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Friday, March 23, 2012

The OF Tape, Vol. 2

“Check the score, we f*ckin’ winnin’.  Check the list, we in the building’. Stupid swag, Paris Hilton.”

They may just be on to something.

Odd Future released their second album where everyone from the group is featured earlier this week.  The OF Tape, Vol. 2 showcases everybody’s style over their fire beats.  Tyler really came a long way from “Hot Ass Beat, Clap.”  As much as I love samples, I can appreciate that Odd Future make most of their beats.  These guys (and Syd) are truly hit-makers and a force to be reckoned with.  Some people may like that this crew has decided not to be as out there and “psychotic” this time around, gaining them a lot more attention.  Because, you know, not everyone has people talking to them in their heads or wants to burn their school down.  Fortunately for their fans, they haven’t lost their crazy and hilarious charm they’re Youtube famous for, giving us outrageous tracks like their single “Rella”,“We Got B*tches,” and “Hi,” featuring a brief description of each member of OF featuring L-Boy.

Frank Ocean and The Internet give us some chill, R&B tracks on this album.  Ocean delivers a serenade on “White,” which I’m hoping is a preview to his album coming out this spring.  Matt and Syd give us the sexy, sultry track “Ya Know,” in which love prevails when it comes to the person they want to be with.

On their song “Oldie,” nine of the members in the group (including Earl) spit a few bars over the ten minute, 36 second track.  With this track you can’t deny the talent and skills these rappers offer.  Tyler, the Creator gives us part 2 to his infectious “Analog,” with Frank Ocean and Syd tha Kyd hopping on it this time around.   While enjoying Hodgy Beats and Frank on “Snow White,” I had to check my headphones during the end- but of course it was OF messin’ with us, adding unnecessary static as the song faded out. The other songs on this 18 album track show just how much this crew has improved over a short period of time (another highlight is “P”).  They’ve already proven themselves to millions, but if you’re not one of them, cop the album and hear OF- they have officially taken over.

Watch Oldie and watch Earl's first interview below:
"Oldie" - Odd Future Wolf Gang

Some of Odd Future with Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg

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