LP - Limited Edition Autumn Gold Vinyl
Oddisee once again proves why he’s such a celebrated producer, creating a slick record that feels like a tremendous ode to summer, perfect days, 1970s cool and an iconic D.C. locale. Released in August 2011, Rock Creek Park is a 10-track, mostly instrumental album of sample-based production and live arrangements, saturated with nostalgic grooves and soul-ridden compositions.
"Rock creek park is & has always been one of my favorite places in Washington, DC. It has a way of aging with you & adapting to where you are in life. When I was younger, it was a place for skipping rocks, bike rides & imaginary adventures in the woods. As a teen it was a place where I played basket ball, had cook outs with friends & walked through with dates. As an adult it's my short cut through the city, my quickest way from Silver Spring to George Town. One thing it still is and always well be is my retreat.
Listening to the Black Byrd's "Rock Creek Park" inspired me to create an entire album around the park & my relationship with it. If the park were to have a soundtrack, what would it be? What does walking along the trails of the park sound like? What does driving on the narrow tree lined roads sound like? This album is my interpretation of Rock Creek Park through break beats, samples & live instrumentation." - Oddisee
Tracklist:
A1. Still Doing It Feat. yU
A2. Skipping Rocks
A3. The Carter Barron
A4. Scenic Route To You
A5. All Along The River
B1. Uptown Cabaret
B2. Beach Dr.
B3. Clara Barton
B4. Mattered Much (Instr.)
B5. Closed After Dark