Oddisee - Still Doing It ft yU

Since his move to Brooklyn, NY last year October, Washington, DC native - emcee/producer, Oddisee spent his summer being very productive.  Inspired by the city and it's many parks as well as the classic Blackbirds original, Oddisee was reminded of his hometown park, Rock Creek Park and the many memories shared there. The 10 track album is a collection of instrumentals all with a story to tell, and from the songs I've streamed thus far, it's a must cop! Really feeling "Scenic Route to You". Peep below the only vocal track featuring his DC brethren yU. Love how he incorporated the Bob James - Nautilus sample.   

Oddisee - Still Doing It ft. yU

Tamika Love Jones - All it Was ft Rayshun Lamarr

Straight up and down, I love this song! Regardless of the message, the emotions are truly felt via the powerful vocals of Tamika Love Jones and Rayshun Lamarr. This is not my first time hearing of the Washington DC, native. I've unfortunately been sleeping on her for a few months now. Her first single "Damn, Damn, Damn" with it's catchy hook, organic guitar riff and poetic vibe easily drew comparisons to Jill Scott, but don't get it twisted, Tamika can surely hold her own. Having worked with Chucky Thompson, Faith Evans, Tanya Blount and Mya just to name a few, Tamika is well on her way to achieving the success she most certainly deserves.  With that said, enjoy the video, peep the album and support it when you can. I mos definitely will.   

Tamika Love Jones