Oddisee: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@mellomusicgroup]

Big thanks to NPR, Suraya Mohamed, and of course our man Amir aka Oddisee. This was great!

[@nidhinijjar7532]

Mello Music Group Album of the year ..

[@helloxonsfan]

This is the perfect combo. I'm a fan of both NPR & Oddisee.

[@whatupmanstudios]

Nidhi Nijjar My brother dropped at track with Oddisee and Fashawn two days ago premiered on DJBooth.net check it out soundcloud.com/djbooth/go-i-wish-oddisee-fashawn

[@llleeennnooorrr7880]

My new obsession! So rarely find music this well crafted! I'm just SO geeked I found your crew on Spotify!

[@joshuagarcia2218]

+Don Jonathan Webb (Don Jon) I seen him perform Live with Good Compny in Chicago and I'll tell you this, it was the best performance I've ever seen. The band added a great sense of authenticity that Oddisee has with his music, it was incredible synchronicity.

[@CathaterW]

This guy has ridiculous amounts of talent. Holy shit.........

[@emmanueld.1816]

Oddisee just put out an album called "The Iceberg", y'all should check it out. Dude is amazing and criminally underrated.

[@Spthomas47]

And the iceberg is still high in my rotation. Dude ain't even close to slowin

[@jasondavidcox]

I bought that on vinyl and it sounds heavenly

[@stanleyb2320]

This is dude is just a musical artist...Oddisee and Madlib are two of the most talented, hard working, under appreciated talents

[@tdb517]

Madlib under appreciated? Huh we must not be talking about the same madlib

[@naldibeats2487]

My favorite artist. A real breath of fresh air.

[@victoriaappiagei1482]

too me cool Awesome skills beautiful music good Listen wow powerful poet hip-hop real yes hip-hop back culture

[@BroKEnCaPSLoCk1]

This guy is 120% a virtuoso and this video is criminally under viewed.

[@TVchannel02]

Agreed!

[@DulceMaDoblegadme]

I totally agree!!! And I'm feeling like an idiot to find him just about right now...

[@mattgoff2722]

oddisee is so good live.... damn

[@n.c.lightning]

Look at that smile. What a guy.

[@sayvonoftreehousearcade9281]

N.C. Lightning Do you mind checking out my music?

[@ericfricke4512]

Do you mind checking out my music?

[@Alisinmovil]

The kind of person that dies young. Thougthfull and probably kind. But I think he's already a classic.

[@Z1601J]

Picked up his album on a whim at the record store a few weeks back and instantly fell in love. More hip hop artists need to have their audience THINK. Props to Oddisee for keeping it real!

[@shiah1313]

This is true genuine hip-hop in its purest form positivity.

[@YouBazinga]

Now that's real hip hop, not just talking shit to a beat. Oddisee is the man. Love the jazzy melody. Thank you NPR for introducing us to so many amazing musicians.

[@belladsenso]

Love, the necessity of contradictions, the struggle to be oneself in this world-each track, a deep dive in human universals. 100% genius.

[@tarifanzum680]

oh snap i didn't know oddisee could sing until i heard him for contradiction's maze

[@str8spittin]

Met ODDISEE & GOOD CO. lastnite @ THE MOTOR CO.(DURHAM NC)....extremely high energy from EVERYONE there!!!! SHOTOUT 2 NORTH CAROLINA REPPIN' W/ D.M.V!!!

[@TabMcLain]

I never thought Belong To The World would be better acoustic but man, that was excellent

[@GoodxJ]

so good like this live!!!!!!

[@g3tb3ndt]

Music with mind, heart, soul and a mesaage. This is hip hop at its best.

[@OmarShareef]

One of my favorite musicians. So glad I discovered him last year.

[@an10na77]

Omar Shareef I was just

[@willysouthside5988]

Just feels good. Makes you think. Vibes and you can ride to it. I appreciate artists like this. God bless!

[@JusDowntown]

Thank God for Oddisee

[@calea4love637]

That's Love gets me through teaching my toughest kids. I love him.

[@artlifealways...]

Blessings... ArtLiFe always i2f the artist... one love... blessings on blessings on blessings

[@aiden359]

the mainstream been hiding me from this guy wtf... so good!

[@2Ezy4u]

WTF WHY HAVENT I HEARD THIS DUDE TIL NOW

[@arnoldinshorts]

+2Ezy4u because you were too busy listening to Drake.... Sorry man i had to lol no harm meant i like a little drake ever once in a while :D

[@benice3117]

+arnoldinshorts exactly

[@2Ezy4u]

+Crusty Tackleford waaaaahhhh

[@benice3117]

2Ezy4u You gotta search the underground for the real gems. Mainstream is flooded with wackness

[@ThaddeausSwint]

listen to his song Camera

[@danielmcardle8452]

his delivery is so captivating just draws you in.

[@Jowens510]

Fantastic. This is one of the best albums of the year no doubt.

[@jonathang.1502]

The intro to this is still one of my favorite Tiny Desk moments.

[@AbsoluteBenefactor]

the drums ... damn

[@earlfowler8974]

These songs by Oddisee are sooo much better on NPR than the original in my opinion! Cant stop playing it at my desk!

[@Elmer1953]

Can't wait to see this guy in concert one day!

[@trappispancho_6163]

Mr.Gerhards from st Mary’s I still bump this shi much love M.Craig

[@Mutantcy1992]

Oddisee always looks so damn happy. It's great.

[@simgiven]

2020 we made it here.....and that's love.

[@zakbarbezat]

Really, really impressive. Awesome technically and it still has sound. Super fun to listen to and awesome words.

[@theniceones1613]

He is speaking to the people.

[@latenightcashews]

THE NICE ONES exactly

[@mike-s-official]

Kendrick's 'To Pimp..' blew me away in '15. Couldn't wait for his follow up and tried to cram 'Damn' down my throat but found myself gravitating towards a killer new artist that a mate of mine showed me recently named Oddisee. The Good Fight keeps getting a spin on my iPhone and this year Damn has been severely overshadowed by the Iceberg. Oddisee doesn't get a skerrick of the credit he deserves and it sucks that people keep praising underwhelming Nicki Minaj collabs, mumble rap & top 40 'hip hop' instead of acknowledging genuinely inspiring and talented dudes like this

[@ErikGiovani]

This guys flow is fucking crazy smooth

[@titoclutch2960]

Great performance, the hook to contradictions maze is how i be feeling....FIRE!

[@MikeNmurdoc]

I've loved watching the progression and growth in Oddisee's music. Such a positive dude

[@JoshSchottMusic]

So happy this finally happened! So awesome

[@bojackson6714]

Brother Ali, atmosphere, slug, murs, abstract rude are really cool artist also pure hip hop.. On the hand Imma Tech N9ne fan really inspiring artist also

[@peepysheepy]

this is like the lowest viewed tiny desk concert. Jesus I can't explain how underrated Oddisee is. He's on spotify, go listen to any of his music. It's super groovy and his shit actually has a message.

[@Spec187OnA]

Man I can’t believe this guy is not a household name. Back in 2015 it just seemed like a matter of time, now I’m not sure. Happy enough I know he exists

[@sphephelomnguni4700]

This performance deserves millions of views. :(

[@Miki-23]

wow Ive been sleepinnnn

[@bojackson6714]

Mickey P. Now your woke 😂

[@dettwork]

love this .. need some new Oddisee

[@jargin2]

Oddisee should have sang the hook himself on maze! damn he can rap and sing! his raps are super dope. mad respect.

[@harryn6012]

+jargin2 I agree

[@TFCxAddict]

Holy crap, I'd never even heard him sing before! Oddisee is on another freaking level

[@Enginor]

Such a Legend so amazing ..

[@mr.miyagi7912]

this channel doesn't have enough "like-button"s i could click on... i wish there would be be more for this one...

[@bernbenzi5089]

Brilliant performance

[@Kitsuya12]

He is speaking true words right there. You just gotta love him..🙌😳

[@therealdschlitz]

This is great! Oddisee is the best

[@CHARLESHARDIN96]

Yes!

[@thnknoutloud]

Real.

[@redeliuserik]

He is a real genius. Tremendous lyrics and lovely tunes

[@a1m05tg0n3]

Really good will have to check more of this out.

[@CRGcenter]

So talented. Check out his album Tangible Dream. Classic.

[@cesarvalderramam]

soy fan desde los inicios de este tipo.

[@barbietripping]

Beautiful

[@JesgateOnDown]

That's Love!

[@darwisha100]

His energy! "That's love" too! :))

[@NazirahAshari]

Sooo sooo good! Always so good!

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

Freaking awesome, made me feel so good.

[@emilythayer27]

Love is the key.

[@MrBjjackson1]

This brotha is extra talented!!

[@latenightcashews]

im in love with how amir presents his music here, to me his body language suggests a deepest sincerity in communicating his words to the audience, his eyes are expressive and he just looks so earnest as a story teller. it all flows from him. i actually hummed the trumpet sounds when they performed 'that's love', haha. the first time i encountered oddisee's music was 3 years ago, from this playlist on 8tracks (lol, yeah), the track was 'that's love'. i remember vividly that when he started rapping, my ears stood and my focus sharpened, i savoured every word and tune in it, and became overwhelmed with emotion. ive never forgotten how i felt after listening to that.

[@gmanabg]

not many rappers sound good live, really impressed with this performance

[@rwalk8551]

It took me a minute, but I'm down with Oddisee

[@B_Dog_Supreme]

Beautiful!

[@sbongakhumalo1774]

in my top 5 NPR

[@TheHumbleLOUD]

this dude lyrically amazing

[@deadlymedley5096]

Nice Oddisee! Now those were some bars 🔥 So glad I found this 🙏🏾

[@bensmith372]

Really does nail this👍💪

[@godbackwards]

this was a refreshing change from the shit music being passed off as hip-hop right now. Good stuff!

[@yoverale]

oh my! Amazing!

[@joshg4312]

So dope!

[@joaopaulogomesoleare8974]

Really, really cool. Look for a video with Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) talking about Malcolm X. The beat is made by Oddissee. Awesome!

[@beatsbykana]

this was a vibe man

[@joshvanschaick4896]

Awesome!

[@tasiaowens.]

Okay I hear you !

[@Kon20]

What better then Gucci Mane's Tiny desk concert, this is actually an artist/MC not just an entertainer saying garbage.

[@teresacorbett6614]

Amazing. Hooked!

[@jarrell3606]

Low key, Krit bit his flow with Bury me in Gold

[@jacobhiller6731]

This is great. NPR get Blu to do a tiny desk!

[@mathebulanope]

TOo fresh~!

[@LucasJKey]

Lebron on the drums.

[@daviedarling]

if he wrote a book. i would read it.

[@Well_Edumacated]

they need to bring him back cause The Iceberg is el fuego

[@samuelelgueta3973]

i usually dont like hip hop music but this guy is awesome im like really picky with hip hop. a question though.. is the video and sound like at different times?

[@jeremiahlopez6708]

Samuel Elgueta yes. Still equally good tho

[@MarvinChords]

Too damn nice

[@montazjd8595]

PG County Stand up!!!!

[@froggomcfroggin9392]

love the man, but maybe that's too much love

[@georgemilo7649]

It's always refreshing to see a comments section filled with positive vibes

[@ladyvann6136]

Yes sir :)

[@kawabungadad8945]

How can you say anything negative about Oddisee? Dude put in work and earned everything he's got.

[@sayvonoftreehousearcade9281]

Vladimir Poutine Do you mind checking out my music?

[@kawabungadad8945]

Malcolm Quest I don't mind, but I'm going to let you know exactly how I feel about it - Send me a link, couldn't find any videos in your profile.

[@kawabungadad8945]

Malcolm Quest Is this you? soundcloud.com/malcolm-quest/sun-moon-x-rsnz If so, it seems like you're on your way - just keep putting in the work and don't stop.

[@nykballaz]

This dudes discography is unbelievably solid

[@dabbking]

I remember when this came out I loved it, I can’t believe this doesn’t have 1m+ views

[@Chubby_Lemon]

@@dabbking for real

[@spamrobban]

no skips.

[@EvanBlack11]

Kids This Is What Rap Should Sound Like. Step Yals Game Up. A True Rapper!

[@Shoujoboy51]

***** Kendrick Lamar, Skyzoo, Lupe Fiasco, and on and on.....

[@EvanBlack11]

Shoujoboy51 All great but alot of kids today are not listening to them except Kendrick

[@BruceterHouse]

***** Mmmmm, this is Hip Hop... Ooooo

[@Shoujoboy51]

***** Who cares what kids are listening to ? lol

[@EvanBlack11]

Shoujoboy51 We should if we want Hip Hop to turn around from the commerical trash its become. As a Hip Hop Head I want storytelling back.

[@vic3xog]

man, more hip hop fans need to know who Oddisee is, they don't know what they are missing! Only just found his music, but after listening to his large body of work, I am shocked his music has gone under the radar for this long..the Good Fight album is flawless, classic material..

[@helloxonsfan]

This is the perfect combo. I'm a fan of both NPR & Oddisee.

[@Blackstar81]

He makes great music, shame the industry focus on the turn up. Nothing wrong with that, but balance is needed in Hip-Hop and Oddisee is that perfect balance that is needed.

[@bijanguivehchi6677]

The Good Fight is fire

[@xright2003]

I just got introduced to him yesterday, I can't stop listening to his music. this guy is good. real rap.

[@Krazylegzz]

this is the song that got me hooked kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqSkooBvq56gjtE&list=FLdamVrRYDrzMzjWorL4etWw

[@DonnaHargis2]

Finally. Something I can play in the classroom. My students always want to hear hip hop and rap, but I want something melodic and positive. Thanks Oddisee - a class act.

[@traholgar]

+DonnaBeckWrites do that, thats so dope; giving the youth content and a style to be awakened to :D

[@BeybladeDbzFan]

Wish you were my teacher lol

[@TeacherMapp]

Amen Sister. Oddisee is helping my Spanish speaking students to rap like fire!

[@randyvargas8389]

Wow you're awesome

[@dead_again9839]

DB Hargis Writes "xxxtentacion" is a good choice too (i know, the name doesn't sound like it but it is) i recommend "look at me"

[@evanbowers6342]

This version of Condradiction Maze is the best. I feel like it's better than the record even. He sings it so well.

[@Baytronica]

Agree 1000%

[@leungsz]

His delivery just goes 10x better with acoustics. I wish I was more in love with his studio albums.

[@thereallegend4lyfe]

His music will definitely stand the test of time

[@KIronManz]

The Real Legend Wish I remember this comment 10yrs from now. His music will still be more than a throwback by then.

[@ianwilliams1815]

I saw him live in 2015. Just as good in 2020. Can't wait to see what else he will do.

[@iDanceDaily]

He speaks to the people that are different. The ones who don't fit in, but make the world such a better place. Everything he says, is so applicable to my life. It's ridiculous.

[@tremainepittman]

Who gave this a thumbs down really

[@PrezPoet]

tremaine pittman Fools, my man. I pity them.

[@2oohonest]

tremaine pittman radio fans did

[@mascoteducontra]

tremaine pittman Only less than 1% people. Ignorant people...

[@meh-87]

tremaine pittman drunk guy trying to click thumbs up and missing

[@ars6492]

Like Really