5 Question Interview with Oddisee-

What do you think of the ‘hip-hop is dead’ craze going on?
(Oddisee) Sad just sad. Its amazing what artist will do to get attention. I think nothing of it, I can’t speak for others but hip-hop is alive and well in d.c.

What is the biggest difference between America & Europe hiphop wise?
(Oddisee) Hiphop in Europe isn’t controlled by a few avenues. What the people listen to is up to them. There are equal outlets for all genres of hip-hop in Europe. So I can be just as big as anybody else there

What market do you personally prefer?
(Oddisee) Even though you can attack multiple markets in a closer proximity in Europe its nothing like home.

What inspired you to get into producing & what comes more natural to you rappin or producing?
(Oddisee) I consider my self an artist first and a musician 2nd. I can’t have one without the other. When I make a beat that’s for me its makes me write, I have no choice. So true though lol

WHO ARE U FEELING RIGHT NOW?
(Oddisee) I’m feeling my man tranqill in the u.k. He’s def gonna be one of few u.k. Hiphop artist to get respect in the u.s. Kanye would be my fav right now

Aight bet thanks thats it for now. Thanks fam
(Oddisse) That’s it??? Lol.. Thank you man..Word up

AS FEATURED IN ISSUE 12 OF SCRATCH MAGAZINE!

Since producing and performing the hit track “Musik Lounge” for DJ Jazzy Jeff’s “Magnificent” LP, Amir “Oddisee” Mohamed has pushed his involvement in the music industry into fifth gear. Taking advantage of working at A Touch of Jazz studios, Oddisee has incorporated the neo soul vibe of Philly into his eclectic and well decorated resume. Coming from a diverse background, the half Sudanese half African American was blessed with musical talent from both sides of his family. Oddisee was influenced by the accomplished singers, guitarists, and poets on his Sudanese side, and on his American side, by the gospel singers, blue grass guitar players, and older cousins who gave him his first taste of hip-hop. Ironically, though, it was his Sudanese father that gave Oddisee the vinyl that fueled his passion for producing hip-hop music

Since turning his focus towards hip-hop in 1999, Oddisee has worked with the likes of Gary Shider of Parliament and Funkadelic, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Talib Kweli, J-Live, Asheru, Little Brother and many other respected recording artists. Now signed with Halftooth Records, Oddisee will soon be invading air waves and record stores near you with a unique sound that’s impossible to ignore. With his incredibly distinctive and mesmerizing style, Oddisee covers just about every sect of hip-hop music, creating a sound that is appealing to all music lovers. Born in Washington D.C. and raised in Maryland, Oddisee and his “Low Budget” crew, including such hip hop artists and producers as Cy Young, Kevin Brown, and Kenn Starr, have already managed to leave their mark within the hip-hop community of the D.C. metropolitan area, and Oddisee is today ready to introduce his remarkable sounds to the world and influence the entire hip-hop community. This producer/emcee extraordinaire is poised to be your favorite beat maker and lyricist in one. Watch out world!

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