Oddisee interviews are rare, but when they happen, we’re always pleased to find out that he’s exactly what we imagine him to be: humble, laid back and insightful, just like his music. Truly one of the most creative rappers and producers of the last decade, if you haven’t yet copped new album The Good Fight, you need to click here right now. Watch the interview with Pete Rosenberg below.
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Sheisty Khrist & Lofidel – ‘Havana Nights’ feat. Natti
Sheisty Khrist and Lofidel have dropped a video for Havana Nights, from their Cold Winter album. Its a nicely-shot film, and features guest vocals from CunninLynguists rapper Natti. Watch below, and let us know what you think.
Lexington’s Sheisty Khrist and Lofidel revisit their Cold Winter LP with a video for the standout track “Havana Nights” with Natti of CunninLynguists.
“There are beats; there are rhymes; there are songs; and then there are organisms. Havana Nights is an organism. There is nothing contrived about it. It clings to you like sweat. No matter how many times you try to wipe it away you can’t rid yourself of it. Not everyone can survive the heat.”
If you haven’t picked up Cold Winter yet, you’re seriously missing out. Sheisty is one of the most-underrated talents in the game.
Agallah – ‘Rolling Stone’ feat. Ras Kass
Ras Kass is without doubt the hardest working man in rap so far in 2015, popping up all over the place. We recently posted the audio for the Rasy Kassy featuring Rolling Stone from Agallah, but there’s a video now too. Watch below, and look out for the new Agallah album Agalito’s Way, out now.
eMC – ‘The Monologue’
The Tonite Show album from eMC has been out for a minute, but Masta Ace and his crew are keeping the momentum going with a video for The Monologue, produced by Diamond D. Watch below, then go cop the album if you haven’t already.
dEnAuN – ‘Stuff in My Backpack’
dEnAuN (aka Denaun Porter) has droped his new Stuff in My Backpack EP, with a stellar line-up of guests that includes Pharoahe Monch, Phonte and Rapsody. Stream and purchase by hitting the links below.
Breez Evahflowin’ – ‘John Henry’s Revenge’
This unearthed gem is a project recorded in 2004 by the incredibly-named producer Wally What and NYC indy rapper Breez Evahflowin’. It never saw a proper release, but is finally now available for your listening pleasure. Its dated a bit, but is still worth a listen, and even features a guest spot from Immortal Technique. See further down below for the full story courtesy of the Breez Evahflowin’ Bandcamp page.
“The story starts with a tour of the Carolinas. NYC’s Breez Evahflowin, C-Rayz Walz and Boston’s MC Akrobatik were promoting the compilation album Detonator records volume 1. In Charleston SC thanks to DJ Kurfu Breez & C-Rayz meet a young dread head producer by the name of Wally What? That night the rare and extremely difficult to find ‘Zelda’ freestyle was recorded.
Over the years that follow Breez would continue to collaborate with Wally in SC and then in Boston where Wally relocated. A few years later they would end up sharing an apartment in Bed Stuy Brooklyn where more tracks were created and the concept of the theme album began to take shape.Wally delivered track after track of intense sounds. Breez used this canvas to verbally illustrate his growing frustration with the War on Terror and the ruling administration at the time.
There were ambitious plans for an LP, a tour, a book and more but, as can happen, life got in the way.
Out of necessity, Breez moved to North Carolina for a few years. Wally moved to Baltimore. Though the digital age made it possible for the collaboration to continue from a distance, it never quite got back to becoming what it originally was.
Wally & Breez have gone on to find happiness in life as Husbands & Fathers.
They still keep in touch and take jabs at each other over social media every football season (Breez=Steelers, Wally=Ravens).
10 years later for your consideration is the concept as fleshed out as it is going to be.
The vocals a little harsh at times, some beats are raw and unfiltered.
The message still very strong and resonant.”
Kriswontwo – ‘Epiphany of Emcees’ feat. MED
Danish artist Kriswontwo has joined forces with one of our favorite artists, MED, for new song Epiphany of Emcees. Its the first release from upcoming album CEREMONI, and you can watch the slick video below.
Nyck Caution – ‘World In Your Pocket’ feat. Joey Bada$$
Joey Bada$$ guests on new track World In Your Pocket from Nyck Caution. Its got a nice beat by Pro Era producer Chuck Strangers, and you can check it out below.
Skyzoo – ‘Suicide Doors’
Skyzoo is one of the most underrated artists working today, despite having dropped good music for years. New album Music For My Friends will hopefully bring him to wider attention, especially if the rest of it is as good as new single Suicide Doors. Listen below and let us know your thoughts.
Git Beats & Bob Banner – ‘Trio’ feat. Sean Price
Staten Island producer Git Beats has delivered a banging track in the shape of new joint Trio. Vocals are brought to you by Bob Banner and the rugged raps of Sean Price, and you can listen below. Also check for the Git Beats & Bob Banner album Get Mad, Turn Green coming May 26.