For those wondering why this video doesn't have millions of likes, it's simple. The Billboards didn't bring you here.... The love of the culture did.... Hip Hop forever.
I know how dark it feels to be broke and homeless on the streets of california, when your soul yearns to dance along to life's rhythm. I thought I had forgotten it, but the pains of despair will haunt me forever. But one thing I've learned is to enjoy even pain - being numb is worse.
ODDISEE is the best Hip-Hop artist alive. Nobody is touching him. His discography is ridiculous. People Hear What They See (Classic) Tangible Dream The Good Fight(Masterpiece) Rock Creek Park The Beauty in All The Odd Tape(Masterpiece) Just crazy man
+Inverted314 Yeah man in the ruff was a classic as well. March on Washington was amazing as well. People keep riding kendricks nuts, but ODDISEE to me is the true Hip-Hop savior of today.
Hands down the best instrumental i've heard in 2016. The first time i heard it, i even shed some tears because it spoke to my soul on a level that no other instrumental ever did before. This truly is some sonic beauty !
Estaba tratando de dormir a mi hijo de 2 años cuando puse la canción. Mi hijo sintió el beat, empezó a mover los hombros en tono de baile y disfrutó la composición junto a mí. Ni había empezado y ya había dado like Si algún día aprendo a componer, espero conjuntar las melodías y los ritmos como lo hacen varios en MelloMusicGroup y especialmente el genio Oddisse. From a Teacher in Guatemala, lots of respect. PS: my students love Oddisee's rap and I use it to teach them English with great hip hop songs and Lyrics. I've been told several times that hip hop and rap are not useful to teach English because they think it's all about bitches and hos; congrats to the artists that are trying to change that impression. HH IS LIFE
There's definitely nobody all around better than Oddisee. Dope lyricist and his production is a stroke of genius. Ive been a fan since I heard him on Jazzy Jeff's Magnificent and everything he's put out is at the minimum very good.
Hip Hop Ballet. I'd pay twice to see that. Two art forms seemingly worlds apart. Who else but Oddisee could bring this together. You are magician without doubt.
Seriously, I ride my bike down this sidewalk every day on the way to work and never realized a badass was filming a video for a song by another, bigger badass.
The ballet dancer is like the guys spirit, she's an angle. She's a positive ENERGY that is with him. He relates to his inner angel and dancing is a way to manifest her frequency. This is how they communicate. The video is theatrical. Very good expression of The SELF in connection with the Inner SELF! A very well directed video and well produced song. The visual and the soundscape work so well, I did not even know it was an instrumental. LOVE IT!
I don't understand how this has so few views. There's so much artistry in the song and dances. It's a beautiful representation of what lies beneath and what people are only willing to see about another person.
I've watched this video many times and never thought of it as anything more than just happy dancing, but this time, I immediately cried when I realized she was going through all his motions...This is art.
The song is excellent. The choreography is awesome. The intuition and insight of its arrangement, is indescribable. Someone knew what they were doing here, very very well.
Throughout the track, Random thoughts, feelings, memories kept appearing. I feel somehow more conscious of my ultimate reason of living! No kidding! Thank you for this magnificent piece of art!
I need this played at My Wedding .. Bdays ... Fridays... Paydays ... When I Wake up in the morning... When I walk outta work ... At my Wake ... An When I finally See God Almighty ... Thanks !
Man, Im so glad I got put on to Oddisee 5 years ago. It's been a great musical ride. The sound stays fresh and the flow/ lyrics are always laser sharp and witty. Odd doesn't have a dud in his discography, period.
pure classics of music, camera movement, dancing and light :) Tribute to Dancers: Mr. Jason Ulysses and WonderfuL and BeautifuL Miss. Taylor Swantek, Respect Mr. Ryan Calavano, Thank you OddISee :)
That was a lot of fun to look at. The performers seem to really enjoy themselves at the shoot. So much dancing together, loved that (whether it was b-reel or not)! That kind of stuff gives things like this a lot humanity/connection and emotion. Thanks again everyone, I'm really starting to like what you guys do with all this hip-hop you got there.
I rarely comment on videos yet...I didn't know Oddisee until last week when he performed on NPR and instantly felt the way you should when you hear a pure true gold. It is sad these artists are less known than the bullshit you got everywhere. But for the beautiful people here - keep listening and searching for pure artists and spread the love. There is still hope.
This song brings me to tears everytime... it's symbolic to events that transpired in my life, and the people who came into it. thank you so much for creating this work of art.
2020 and I’m seeing that for the first time. WOW! That was incredible Odd. Curtis Mayfield “Superfly” soundtrack level audio storytelling with that joint.
People don't get how deep this clip is... it has soo many meanings, maybe the fact that none of the two will get the greatness they deserve but keep doing the thing thats killing them, or maybe its the girl in black a imaginary performer to bring attention to drug abuse related problmes, or maybe a dance with the devil it self in a spiral of overdose... o can not figure out the real meaning of it, thats why hip Hop is a cultural fenomena, it makes you think, makes you wonder, makes you be. One love
Way back I used to think Nujabes was the best living musician, then it was MF DOOM, now its oddisee. This track means a thousand things to a thousand people.
great indeed he is got tired of the gunk foul words I needed something clean but with an edge that's when I found his instrumentals from hip hop jazz to classical he touches it all and he reminds me of myself trying to find my way in this world with positive vibes.
This so Deep only few real hip-hop Jazz lovers will understand and plus the spiritual connection and visualstory telling is sooo very deep in this multiple meaning this elegance and the journey of the swan soul and it's self love and holding the key to create bliss from within the heart of man which gold very psychedelic visual storytelling
I got my first listen of Oddisee on Apollo's Grandeur record. The man is as dope an emcee as he is producer. I now have about four of his albums each of them I love. Much love from Australia!
Oh my GOD, I can’t believe this melodically orchestral sound it’s not from earth, this should be scored in a movie or, in a time capsule, this is real hip-hop at its maturity.
i've been playing this song and enjoying it without seeing the actual message behind it. Today i sat down and had a good listening session while watching the whole project. its too CRAZY and GENIUS, Music is definetly every where I GO. Peace and Love from SOUTH AFRICA.
Very artistic in many ways. Real dope Hip hop. For me the woman dancing symbolises his true soul. A simple average guy, so alone with a deep gracious pure soul.
Dope video and concept!!! This shows why Hip Hop is very much ALIVE.. also it's alway's good to see an artist (Oddisee) from the DMV making it in the genre
the beginning of this beat made me hit like before i realized there were no verses. you are uniquely talented it was a pleasure to hear your song slow groove on hot 97 real late with peter posenburg 2 days ago. reallate, i relate..
For those wondering why this video doesn't have millions of likes, it's simple.
The Billboards didn't bring you here....
The love of the culture did....
Hip Hop forever.
I feel blessed (in an orgasmic, musical way) to have found this through NPR. Love this video so much!!
Word.
Trolls blind bag s
yo one of the realest shits i've read so far
busca-polos Word! Respect to you.
SOOO HAPPY I DANCED IN THIS VIDEO !!! FREESTYLEDANCING ALL DAY!!! BIG UPS TO RYAN , MELLOW MUSIC GROUP , TAYLOR & ODDISEE !!!
thanks Jason - incredible artistry.
Thanks Ya'll !!!!
Really nice work Jason! Greetings from Turkey. Peace!
Dope dancing fam...now imma get my 2 step on!!!
+Batı Thanks bro!
2024 Still Immortal 🎶❤️🎤👊🏻👏🙏
I know how dark it feels to be broke and homeless on the streets of california, when your soul yearns to dance along to life's rhythm. I thought I had forgotten it, but the pains of despair will haunt me forever. But one thing I've learned is to enjoy even pain - being numb is worse.
Love the comment
Some music is just music.
This is fucking art.
If Oddisee replaced Drake... the entire world's future would be lookin brighter...
Anton Bilbaeno You my man, speak the truth! Much love brother
Anton Bilbaeno hell yeah
They occupy completely different spots in the game.
@ Anton Bilbaeno 10-4 copy that good buddy!
Yup
This is the type of music that enables me to regain my lost hope for this world.
Amen
This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen or heard. This should have some kind of award. Please people wake up and embrace Oddissee.
People who dislike don't understand the time and effort put forth into creating a visual
ODDISEE is the best Hip-Hop artist alive. Nobody is touching him. His discography is ridiculous.
People Hear What They See (Classic)
Tangible Dream
The Good Fight(Masterpiece)
Rock Creek Park
The Beauty in All
The Odd Tape(Masterpiece)
Just crazy man
Don't forget the 2016 EP AlWasta, that's absoulutely brilliant as well
+Kontext YES!!!
Not to mention all of Diamond District and his various production for other artists.
+Inverted314 Yeah man in the ruff was a classic as well. March on Washington was amazing as well. People keep riding kendricks nuts, but ODDISEE to me is the true Hip-Hop savior of today.
youre like 19 yrs old right?
This is a lifestyle ..... ODDISEE for president 🙌
Hands down the best instrumental i've heard in 2016. The first time i heard it, i even shed some tears because it spoke to my soul on a level that no other instrumental ever did before. This truly is some sonic beauty !
its beyond words
Estaba tratando de dormir a mi hijo de 2 años cuando puse la canción. Mi hijo sintió el beat, empezó a mover los hombros en tono de baile y disfrutó la composición junto a mí. Ni había empezado y ya había dado like
Si algún día aprendo a componer, espero conjuntar las melodías y los ritmos como lo hacen varios en MelloMusicGroup y especialmente el genio Oddisse.
From a Teacher in Guatemala, lots of respect.
PS: my students love Oddisee's rap and I use it to teach them English with great hip hop songs and Lyrics. I've been told several times that hip hop and rap are not useful to teach English because they think it's all about bitches and hos; congrats to the artists that are trying to change that impression.
HH IS LIFE
MAPPing bello tu comentario...realmente debe ser algo lindo despertar ese sentimiento grande hacia las bases de rap con sonidos de soul en su hijo...
Falou tudo muito bem
There's definitely nobody all around better than Oddisee. Dope lyricist and his production is a stroke of genius. Ive been a fan since I heard him on Jazzy Jeff's Magnificent and everything he's put out is at the minimum very good.
Hip Hop Ballet. I'd pay twice to see that.
Two art forms seemingly worlds apart. Who else but Oddisee could bring this together.
You are magician without doubt.
Seriously, I ride my bike down this sidewalk every day on the way to work and never realized a badass was filming a video for a song by another, bigger badass.
After four years, this is still a top 5 Oddisee track. But who are we kidding? This man has an insane collection of work.
Why dont we ever hear anything this good on the radio? They can play Drake, or W.A.P. on repeat but we cant get any music with substance. It's a shame
This remains a necessary piece of art in our generation and them to come.
The ballet dancer is like the guys spirit, she's an angle. She's a positive ENERGY that is with him. He relates to his inner angel and dancing is a way to manifest her frequency. This is how they communicate. The video is theatrical. Very good expression of The SELF in connection with the Inner SELF! A very well directed video and well produced song. The visual and the soundscape work so well, I did not even know it was an instrumental. LOVE IT!
I might have to watch this one again. Oddisee is definitely one of the most underrated artists at this moment. The Odd Tape is incredible!
the fact that either of the dancers moves weren't choreographed made it that much more powerful. tear jerker for real. some real expression
Goosebumps.
Vibin' that's crazy just said the same shit
The sound was amazing, the video is a master piece. Sending love to all my real Hip Hop people! One love ❤
Quality Hip-Hop as always. Oddisee, you are madd underrated.
I just woke up on the street. Dope song to fit the mood here.
Words can't express how much I love this
I don't understand how this has so few views. There's so much artistry in the song and dances. It's a beautiful representation of what lies beneath and what people are only willing to see about another person.
2019 This is TOoo much FIRE!!!! i am feeling it in my soul ... All the way from South Africa
right there with you
I've watched this video many times and never thought of it as anything more than just happy dancing, but this time, I immediately cried when I realized she was going through all his motions...This is art.
So powerful. Too many words will spoil my thoughts. Just so powerful of a visual and concept. Art.
The song is excellent.
The choreography is awesome.
The intuition and insight of its arrangement, is indescribable.
Someone knew what they were doing here, very very well.
Throughout the track, Random thoughts, feelings, memories kept appearing. I feel somehow more conscious of my ultimate reason of living! No kidding! Thank you for this magnificent piece of art!
I need this played at My Wedding .. Bdays ... Fridays... Paydays ... When I Wake up in the morning... When I walk outta work ... At my Wake ... An When I finally See God Almighty ... Thanks !
one of the rare underrated. appreciate the last decade of solid vibes. bless g
This song is deep. To me it’s the story of someone who want to expand their musical reach without selling out
Man, Im so glad I got put on to Oddisee 5 years ago. It's been a great musical ride. The sound stays fresh and the flow/ lyrics are always laser sharp and witty. Odd doesn't have a dud in his discography, period.
Who would've thought ballet could work sooooo damn well on hip hop? I'm so grateful that this clip exists! Peace and respect to y'all, from Romania!
How does this guy have such soul of a poet. I just fall in love with every music I listen from Oddisee
I'm 99.99999% sure that this is what my soul sounds like.
LOVE IT
Exactly my sentiments....
yo soul is dope af
Yuhhh
You might be right
pure classics of music, camera movement, dancing and light :)
Tribute to Dancers: Mr. Jason Ulysses and WonderfuL and BeautifuL Miss. Taylor Swantek,
Respect Mr. Ryan Calavano,
Thank you OddISee :)
Dear Oddisee, since 'Song for that' I have followed you. You are a leader. I am your follower. What you do is incredible.
That was a lot of fun to look at. The performers seem to really enjoy themselves at the shoot. So much dancing together, loved that (whether it was b-reel or not)! That kind of stuff gives things like this a lot humanity/connection and emotion. Thanks again everyone, I'm really starting to like what you guys do with all this hip-hop you got there.
To me this song is so outstanding. It cannot be comapared to anything else. I will take it in my heart forever!
I keep coming back to this video again and again. Conceptually and visually stunning. A lesson for everyone in this video..
they'll visit this masterpiece.. really love is the reason why I'm here enjoying life and loving more..
a realy art of music, soul and a show of dance............great!!
The music and dance merge this time to let a form something too beautiful to be true, it's like a moving painting
Wow...humbled, inspired, and truly touched...Thank you Ryan,Jason, Taylor, Oddisee and any and all who helped feel and see this into existence
8 years on and still one of my favorite pieces of music ever
I rarely comment on videos yet...I didn't know Oddisee until last week when he performed on NPR and instantly felt the way you should when you hear a pure true gold. It is sad these artists are less known than the bullshit you got everywhere. But for the beautiful people here - keep listening and searching for pure artists and spread the love. There is still hope.
This song brings me to tears everytime... it's symbolic to events that transpired in my life, and the people who came into it. thank you so much for creating this work of art.
one word : beautiful... regards from Poland.
Feel like this was made for Plato..! This is beauty, cant get enough of.
After the discovery of this video and song I think it has become one of my favourites of all time.
Elzhi - Lead Poison, Royce da 5'9" - Layers, Oddisee - The Odd Tape, & Phonte - No News Is Good News coming Sept.30. A great year for hip-hop indeed.
The raw streetstyle combined with the beautiful moves of the ballet dancer andt the sound is creatively outstanding !
Great video and thanx for share.
Absolutely beautiful. Few artist impress me in the way that Oddisee does. The video was well done too.
2020 and I’m seeing that for the first time. WOW! That was incredible Odd. Curtis Mayfield “Superfly” soundtrack level audio storytelling with that joint.
People don't get how deep this clip is... it has soo many meanings, maybe the fact that none of the two will get the greatness they deserve but keep doing the thing thats killing them, or maybe its the girl in black a imaginary performer to bring attention to drug abuse related problmes, or maybe a dance with the devil it self in a spiral of overdose... o can not figure out the real meaning of it, thats why hip Hop is a cultural fenomena, it makes you think, makes you wonder, makes you be. One love
audiovisual art, i'm in love with this video and the message it's trying to send
Me to.I feel the pain. Multiple tears an Im a mans man
Mad props to Mello Music Group for the quality hip-hop music.....Hats off to Oddisee one of the most genuine rapper and bright producer
Way back I used to think Nujabes was the best living musician, then it was MF DOOM, now its oddisee. This track means a thousand things to a thousand people.
This video is captivating. Excellent work..My hats off to the producer.
great indeed he is got tired of the gunk foul words I needed something clean but with an edge that's when I found his instrumentals from hip hop jazz to classical he touches it all and he reminds me of myself trying to find my way in this world with positive vibes.
THIS VIDEO MAKES ME CRY IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL.....THANK YOU
Speechless that's really no words for the English language for that is beyond my life a beauty thank you blessings
The ballet under the bridge. Shit.
Wow..... BEAUTIFUL.
Dude this is so beautiful. I'm not even getting married soon and I can hear this as my wedding dance.
So creative...beauty in the struggle many can relate.
he is the guy who deserves to be called as 'artist'. hope this guy blows up the whole industry.....
I'm so thankful we got some people like oddisee carrying the hip hop torch through these dark times.
What a beautiful video
This so Deep only few real hip-hop Jazz lovers will understand and plus the spiritual connection and visualstory telling is sooo very deep in this multiple meaning this elegance and the journey of the swan soul and it's self love and holding the key to create bliss from within the heart of man which gold very psychedelic visual storytelling
I got my first listen of Oddisee on Apollo's Grandeur record. The man is as dope an emcee as he is producer. I now have about four of his albums each of them I love. Much love from Australia!
Oh my GOD, I can’t believe this melodically orchestral sound it’s not from earth, this should be scored in a movie or, in a time capsule, this is real hip-hop at its maturity.
Love love love it. Oddisee never ceases to amaze me. I'm trying to interpret the meaning behind the video.
one of the most beautiful and delicate videos I've seen lately
i've been playing this song and enjoying it without seeing the actual message behind it. Today i sat down and had a good listening session while watching the whole project. its too CRAZY and GENIUS, Music is definetly every where I GO. Peace and Love from SOUTH AFRICA.
Very artistic in many ways. Real dope Hip hop. For me the woman dancing symbolises his true soul. A simple average guy, so alone with a deep gracious pure soul.
I actually feel my soul slip deeper into me , listening to this piece.
what a beautiful piece of poetry. Can't wait to hear this artist in Atlanta next weekend
That Boom Bapp,you can't go wrong. Oddisee been handling that shit ✌🏾
Nice cinematography and video concepts
Odisse sempre me surpreende. Parabéns aos dançarinos, diretores e todos os responsáveis pelo vídeo. Sensacional.
This is the truly definition of "no words needed".. tnx Mr. Oddisee
i love it in my opinion the best mellow music ever. gets me through everyday.and great dancing guys very dope.
This, my friends, is simply AMAZING.
Dope video and concept!!! This shows why Hip Hop is very much ALIVE.. also it's alway's good to see an artist (Oddisee) from the DMV making it in the genre
This is just too beautifull.
This is the most beautiful hip-hop video I've ever seen.
Easily one of my favorite music videos of all time! 🎉
the beginning of this beat made me hit like before i realized there were no verses. you are uniquely talented it was a pleasure to hear your song slow groove on hot 97 real late with peter posenburg 2 days ago. reallate, i relate..
Never fails to impress!
I'm from DC. But I am in LA every few months. This is exactly how I feel walking and driving down La Brea.....#IloveLA
La buena musica tienes q buscarla !!!! Wooouu. thanks oddisee !!! I wiss come to peru soon!
Absolutely brilliant video full of soul street jazz
Nice. Feelin this..HEAVY.
2020 and this is still 1 of my favorite places to come meditate!!!!
I love this track!
I hope to see the west coast one day.
Live, play, love