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Yet another collective emerging from the Odd Future clan, as this time Hodgy Beats and Domo Genesis get together as MellowHigh, putting a stoner spin on Hodgy and Left Brain’s MellowHype name.
Whilst their name may be light-hearted, the music certainly isn’t. Sporting an intense Lex Luger beat, Timbs showcases Hodgy and Domo in their most ‘serious’ light to date, as each rapper steps away from the OFWGKTA freeform carnage to lay down some slick, structured raps that will take many by surprise. The production has a real knock to it, with a driving percussion that is supported by little more than some ominous synth work, creating a simple and effective backdrop for both rappers to come through with some excellent flows, whilst the lyricism has a ‘regular’ hip-hop style for the most part, and as a result is far more accessible to the wider hip-hop audience. Arguably, this is one of the clan’s most rounded and audience-friendly tracks to date, and I’m really interested to see how this duo progress from here. Free grab below.
MellowHigh-Timbs
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Violence, cross-dressing, drugs and much more: Odd Future are back. It’s fair to say many of us ‘got over the hype’ surrounding this collective relatively quickly last year, but credit where it’s due, as this video has captured my interest once more.
What’s instantly noticeable is that they’re clearly enjoying the access to higher production quality, as the video immediately strikes you with an air of professionalism that continues throughout the video, containing the natural Odd Future anarchy very well. The clip is typically wacky, with all sorts of insane activities and outfits, alongside plenty of laugh out loud moments-Tyler’s on great form in his section with some fantastic mannerisms.
The track itself also boasts from a more polished feel, with a thudding, energetic production served up by the ever-improving Left Brain, whilst Hodgy, Domo and Tyler genuinely bring some enjoyable flows to the track, with Tyler’s tongue-twisting delivery being a highlight. It’s a surprisingly enjoyable effort from the OFWGKTA clan, and much credit to them for adding a little gloss to their edgy, out-there style.
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Outside of one or two tracks, I felt Domo’s Rolling Papers mixtape was a little overrated by many, and whilst I could see its appeal, it felt a little too samey and frankly needed more familiar productions (ie. freestyles over existing beats) to make his ability stand out a little more.
It seems like that’s exactly the approach taken here, as Under The Influence apparently has Domo ‘Mostly Over His Favorite Instrumentals‘, which should make for entertaining listening and allow for a proper appraisal of his ability as a rapper. Click below for the free download, courtesy of the OFWGKTA collective.
Domo Genesis-Under The Influence
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Normally, I don’t go for these ‘personality hosted’ mixtapes as they just tend to be a mish-mash of readily-available tracks. However, the ever-entertaining Peter Rosenberg (one of the few prominent lovers of both hip-hop and wrestling!) has really pulled off something special here, with a 23-track project full of original material from the likes of Raekwon, Odd Future, Kendrick Lamar, Asher Roth, Childish Gambino and many more. There’s even a Macho Man Randy Savage interlude!
Needless to say, this looks like a must-have for all hip-hop fans, and alongside the glut of rap gargantuans, there are a couple of ‘middle-ground’ names on here I’ve been looking to get into, whilst I’m sure we’ll also be introduced to a few new and upcoming stars. To quote Peter, ‘With so much BS out there — sometimes it’s hard to find what’s really poppin. Well I did the work for you. Enjoy.’
Peter Rosenberg & Popchips Present : What’s Poppin Vol. 1
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Lots to catch up on from the last/in the next 24 hours, but my tired state means I’ll just be leaving you with this sleepy, laidback slice of hip-hop for now, featuring a member of OFWGKTA.
Really smooth production holds this one together, as Hannibal King blends sharp percussion hits with light melodies on the keys, giving the beat an addictive chillout music vibe. Solid verses from both rappers, lacing the lazy day production with smoker raps, a subject matter Domo is certainly comfortable with. Easy listening, and good to see another Odd Future rapper working outside of the OFWGKTA confines.
Remy Banks-More Clouds ft. Domo Genesis
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