GreenTea - After The Laughter ft Oddisee

It's been a minute since I heard something new from D.C native GreenTea. The soulful flavor of 08's "Crazy Feeling" with its mellowed bass-line and GreenTea's stutter style flow began my introduction to the stirring vocals of another dope artist to check for. In early 2010 she dropped "Beautiful Weirdo Mixtape" then later, "The Crazy 8's, Dosage II: Remixes," (both of which I slept on) just to tide fans over 'til the release of her forthcoming album, Dosage III: The Time To B.E. I'd read via twitter last night of the newness to drop and as promised, here it is! "After the Laughter" ft. Oddisee places GreenTea over a party vibe reminiscent of 90's hip hop/r&b delivering a message of redemption to all those who clowned and spoke against her. Having shed some pounds over the past year, she's armed with a new sleek & toned build, but lost nothing where the voice is concerned, GreenTea's got something in store for us this year.

Oddisee - Much Mattered ft Olivier Daysoul

What really matters in your life? Are you living to please others, spending your very last to stay in the spotlight, or are you clearly above all that? Oddisee drops his sentiments over a track that in truth wasn't meant for the Rock Creek Park album, but after looking back into his hard drive - having already completed nine songs for the project, he realized this was indeed meant for the album. Here is the vocal version featuring longtime collaborator Olivier Daysoul. Enjoy!

Oddisee - Mattered Much ft Olivier Daysoul

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

Olivier Daysoul - Mr. Saint Louis EP

Having made appearances this year on Onra's - Long Distance, Trek Life's - Everything Changed Nothing, and friend and producer, Oddisee's - Odd Spring album, Olivier Daysoul returns strong on the scene with a new sound ready to make his place amongst the greats in soul music. I personally got to know Olivier Daysoul late last year, and thank God for that cause dude's first album was a great start for me. 08's Kilowatt was a very groovy galactic soul record that presented a psychedelic singer on the rise. Now on his new project Mr. Saint Louis EP, Olivier, as said switches up the vibe to a more modern style showing his versatility and songwriting craft. This is just a sample of what he's been working on so stay tuned. Peep the first release from the EP below, then head on over to his bandcamp pg & cop the full EP. The first 1000 downloads will be free, after that it will change to a pay what you want deal.

Olivier Daysoul - Labor

DJ Center ft. Oddisee - Leave The City Outside

New music finds are always a blessing, and this horn filled, boom-bap soul inspired track courtesy of Push The Fader comes just in time to get your weekend going. "Leave the City Outside" ft. Oddisee is the 2nd drop from DJ Center’s upcoming LP, Everything in Time available worldwide on February 9th, 2010. This will be Center's debut as producer, and  the Romanian born, Brooklyn bred DJ aims to please. Bringing together a melange of musical vibes that stretch across multiple genres, Center aligns them all to create musical bliss. Featured artists on the project are Oddisee, Renee Neufville (Zhane), Samia Farah, Zaki Ibrahim, & Gretchen Parlato - all rising and respect stars within the industry. I'm real excited about this one! More forward thinking music for the eclectic music lover. For more info about DJ Center and his forthcoming project check here. Respect the DJ and continue to support quality music. Spotted at GS.

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DJ Center ft. Oddisee Leave the City Outside