Seeing as how I just got back from a little travel of my own, I figure why not post a lil something about this bangin new instrumental album from Amir “Oddisee” Mohamed, the producer/brains behind Diamond District, titled Traveling Man. The album follows a simple concept: each beat is inspired by a different city that Oddisee has traveled to or lived in. Since he’s based out of Washington D.C. the album starts with a track called “Goodbye DC,” is followed by 24 tracks that bear the names of different worldwide cities, and ends with a beat simply labeled “DC.” As you follow Oddisee on his musical journey around the world, you will not be disappointed. Every track is dope and has its own unique flavor, which is spiced by the soul of each city that inspired it.
One of my favorite tracks on the album, “Khartoum,” stands out not just because it’s an ill beat, but because Khartoum is a special place for Oddisee. His father is Sudanese and he spent many a summers in Khartoum, where he found musical inspiration in the guitarists, poets and singers in his family. Nowadays, Oddisee is a renowned musical artist in his own right, and he carries on the legacy of his family and people back in Sudan through his work in the world of hip hop. That’s pretty cool if you ask me.
Stream five of the tracks below and follow the links in the player to purchase Traveling Man.
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This cut right here is funky!
wordlush
3 Feb 10 at 12:59 am