Milwaukee born, Chicago based producer oddCouple has been making a name for himself around the city for many years. He has collaborated with some of Chicago’s most famous artists from Chance the Rapper, Joey Purp and even veteran Chicago rapper GLC. Each of his beats are unlike one another and often sound soulful with his own unique twist. He has made such an impact on the local scene that he is even bringing Chicago’s music to his hometown at Milwaukee’s Summerfest with artists Joey Purp, Saba, Jamila Woods and more headlining, get tickets here. Before that, check out 10 essential tracks by Oddcouple!
LSD – Jamila Woods feat. Chance the Rapper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgkPhbi9-5w
One of Jamila Woods more famous tracks comes from none other than Oddcouple. On this, he samples the classic track “Where I Wanna Be” by Donell Jones and uses the track perfectly on the beat. Chance also makes an appearance on this elevating the song to new heights.
Morning Sex -Joey Purp
Probably the best intro in 2016 came from Oddcouple and he immediately grabs the listeners attention with the horns sampled by the 1970’s group “Phoenix Express” to set the stage for Joey to go in.
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Hereditary feat. Kipp Stone and GLC
One of the many standout tracks off of Oddcouple’s last project, as Kipp Stone and GLC go crazy on this track.
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Visions – Joey Purp
What else is there to say about this? Joey and OddCouple need more songs together because they can’t miss and this song is no different.
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Me Time – feat. The O’My’s, Kweku Collins, and Jack Red
This song brings together a lot of unlikely collabs and all combine to create a great track.
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What Kings Do – Feat. Saba, Qari, and Taylor Bennett
OddCouple is back again with the crazy horns on this beat to set the stage for each rapper to do their thing on this song.
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Blinded – feat. Mick Jenkins and WebsterX
This is one of the most underrated Oddcouple beats in my opinion, as its the perfect mix of hype and chill at the same time. Not to mention Mick and WebsterX spazzing out over the four minute long track makes you have to play this at max volume.
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BurntheCity – Chance the Rapper
One of the best throwback Chance tracks and they come together to make a timeless classic.
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See The Sun
Oddcouple is playing at Mamby Festival in a week and I feel like this song was made specifically for that moment. As it has to be played as loud as possible outside.
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Ever Did Before – feat. Michael Christmas
Boston Legend Michael Christmas and Oddcouple link up on this to make you realize we need more songs from these two in the future.
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Bonus:
Lens (Oddcouple remix) – Frank Ocean
If this Frank Ocean song could get any better, OddCouple somehow finds away to accomplish it with his dope twist to the track.
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