Back in 2014, we named Oddisee The Best Rapper/Producer You’ve Never Heard Of. Since then he’s continued to impress while growing a strong and highly engaged fan base. He’s still not a mainstream success but has managed to attain his tangible dream; living off his music on his terms, without ever having to sacrifice his art or his message. ‘Lifting Shadows’ was named our #1 song of the year in 2016 for its ability to push all of the year’s biggest issues to the forefront of our consciousness while reminding us of our empathy. It’s this ability that makes Oddisee so impressive. His music is reflective, thought-provoking and socially conscious without being preachy or condescending.
Continuing on his quest comes The Iceberg, an album that is everything we’ve come to love and expect from the Maryland MC and producer. Self produced, each beat serves to compliment the lyrics and emotion encapsulated in each track; from the uplifting tones on ‘Want To Be’ to the poignant vibe on ‘You Grew Up.’ It’s a lyrically diverse offering that spans a myriad of topics from independent grinding and growing up, to racism and politics. It’s the type of album that opens your mind and alters your perspective. Dive in below.
