Oh No helped shape the texture of modern independent hip-hop, introducing the world to his turbulent lyricism with the 2004 Stones Throw classic The Disrupt
before establishing himself as one of the world’s most dynamic beat
architects. Ranging from soulful to sinister, hypnotic to chaotic, Dr.
No's psychedelic production has become a vital force in hip-hop, while
his acclaimed sample-themed instrumental collections have mined
Mediterranean psyche funk, the work of jazz icon Roy Ayers, Italian library music, rare Ethiopian grooves, and more. Now, the renowned California artist is back with Nodega,
his first vocal album in more than a decade. Conceptualized as a corner
store where microphone assassins stop through to lay down their street
tales, the project finds Oh No cooking up a fresh batch of wild creations as the drama unfolds. While contributing a handful of memorable verses himself, Oh No mostly focuses on crafting soundscapes for a staggering array of guests, including Logic, Ghostface Killah, Talib Kweli, Tha God Fahim, Alchemist, Guilty Simpson, Blu, CRIMEAPPLE, Rah Digga, Esoteric, Vic Spencer, Wildchild, Tash, and more. This concept is brought to life by music Oh No describes as a "cinematic landscape ranging from dark stabbing pianos
to melodic jazz interludes, raw gutter loops to funk grit, dirty synths
to nighttime thrills." A visceral experience elevated by immense
collective talent, Nodega is a compelling one-stop shop for Oh No's expansive artistry.
Tracklist: 1. Broken Radio Intro 2. No's One Stop (feat. DJ Romes) 3. Community Trenches (feat. Blu, Kazi, M.E.D. & Roc C) 4. Around Here (feat. Rah Digga & Talib Kweli) 5. Rooftop Shottas (feat. Aloe Blacc, Ghostface Killah & Tristate) 6. Dr. Nodega Infomercial (Interlude) 7. Gutter Streams (feat. Gangrene) 8. Watch Ya Steps (Interlude) 9. Grounding Stars (feat. Guilty Simpson, Montage One & Vic Spencer) 10. Nodega Run (feat. J. Sands) 11. Money Everyday (feat. Big Twins & Tha God Fahim) 12. Nobody Told U (Interlude) 13. How Crime Works (feat. CRIMEAPPLE) 14. Alley Loitering (Interlude) 15. No Parking Zone (feat. Logic) 16. Czarnobyl Torture (feat. Esoteric) 17. Good Beer Therapy (Interlude) 18. Likwit Smoke (feat. Tash & Wild Child) 19. ICU With Bottle Service (feat. Bishop Lamont & Khrysis) 20. Corner Goons (feat. Jayo Felony & Roc C)
