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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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Ned Flanders without the S just isn’t the same.
Two videos in quick succession from the OFWGKTA clan’s upcomingOF Tape Vol. 2 release, set to drop later this month, and whilst Rella was a pretty enjoyable one all-round, I’m not quite as enamoured with this.
The OF ‘oddness’ works when there’s a funny angle to it, but here it just comes off as a little too incongruent, as the video is set to a rather dark, minimal production that would have been far better suited to a more evenly-themed video. The creepier elements of the video (such as Tyler as a baby) do work relatively well with the audio, but the unnecessary amount of naked obese people (I wish I was joking) just drives any serious surrealism out of the video, and hence affects the perception of the audio given that it’s the first time hearing the song for most of us.
Could have been good, but instead it’s just a bit boring. Hopefully there’s better yet to come, especially in light of the aforementioned Rella single, which was certainly both a fun watch and a good listen.
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An unexpected but welcome surprise, as Odd Future’s Hodgy Beats released a free EP a couple of days back. It’s nicely timed with the Odd Future Tape Vol. 2 being released soon, and as one of the better rappers from the clan, should make for a solid listen.
Much like their recent video, Hodgy also seems to be benefitting from higher budgets as he enlists a couple of strong producers to help him out on this EP, with The Alchemist being the most notable of the bunch. No features are included as far as I can see, and hence this is a great opportunity for Hodgy to really cement his reputation as a solo artist. Free grab of the 9-track EP is available below.
Hodgy Beats-Untitled EP
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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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I was excited for this release, but for the wrong reasons it turns out: I actually thought the track/video being released was the song 65 Hodgy performed recently in the BBC studios, but it turns out it’s actually a different track with a similar title that’s also set to be on the re-release of Hodgy and Left Brain’s Blackenedwhite album.
64 is a significantly busier, more ominous track than 65, with an infusion of that OFWGKTA energy that wasn’t present (and rightfully so) on the performance of 65 (which I’m still really looking forward to), coming on a style closer to that of Tyler and Hodgy’s popular Sandwitches. It’s a solid atmospheric, dark production with a captivating intensity, and Hodgy comes through with some decent raps, lending credence to the view that he’s the most ‘complete’ rapper currently active in the group (Earl would otherwise take that title).
Interestingly, the video lists Hodgy as the man behind the ‘video concept’, a role Tyler has recieved a lot of credit for in his own videos, and Hodgy also deserves praise here. The unsettling and anarchic vibe of the track is enhanced very effectively with lots of dark, gothic scenery blended with Hodgy’s aggressive, unstable demeanour, and finished off by playing on basic human fears with snakes, coffins and more. It’s one of those tracks that’s definitely meant to be seen and heard simultaneously, and as a result I’m not 100% convinced the audio alone will have a great deal of longevity, but it could grow on me and either way I’ll certainly be giving the video a few watches.
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The best rapper in the OFWGKTA clan? There’s certainly a mounting pile of evidence in favour of that statement, and with the re-release of MellowHype’s Blackenedwhite album due in around a month, Hodgy comes through with a short but solid bit of hip-hop to whet the appetite. Decent production, combining a few pretty simple percussion elements with a piercing vocal sample to create a slightly off-kilter beat that hovers between soulful and almost eerie. Enjoyable listen though, and looking forward to that re-release!
Hodgy Beats-April 27th
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And the Odd Future bandwagon rolls on. Today, we’re stopping off with arguably the second most prominent member of Odd Future, Hodgy Beats. Dropped last night/this morning depending on your timezone, Hodgy comes through with some very solid raps that aren’t as ‘shock factor’-based as Tyler’s style, and hence makes for another nice show of versatility from the OFWGKTA crew.
I’ve not managed to get through much of their back catalogue yet, so this is one of my first exposures to Hodgy’s ability, and he’s clearly got some ability. His style here isn’t anything particularly revolutionary, but is very enjoyable thanks to his clear delivery and solid lyricism. Production on this one is superb, with Bambeeno serving up a wistful soul sample and lining it with hard-hitting drum work.
Hodgy Beats-Mystery
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