#o.d.b.

[underground-hip-hop-affiliated]

ODB photographed for Time Out Mag. 1999 by Gavin Evans

[crossculturalmadness]

My favorite cut from forever...a style missle.

[aring-king-king]

O.D.B

[bogusfilth]

nothing could have prepared me for the Auden/Wu Tang crossover

[nicole-n-tha-middle]

Kitchen Karaoke: Toni Braxton Radio

Dinner Done: Fried fish, yellow rice with beans, and sesame garlic broccoli

[wu-gambinos]

Mariah Carey Feat. O.D.B. - Fantasy (Remix)

[endlessnightlock]

I was tagged by @daydreamsandcaffeine and @katnissmellarkkk to list five songs I actually listen to and tag 5 mutuals.

I've been a little reminiscent this week so here's a menagerie..

1. Ghetto Superstar- Pras, featuring Mya and O.D.B.

2. Beverly Hills- Wheezer

3. Short Skirt- Cake

4. Pretty Fly For A White Guy- Offspring

5. A.M. Radio- Everlclear

I'll tag @lemonluvgirl87 @wendywobbles @kaaaaaaarf @norbertsmom @dandelionlovesyou @sanjarka and @ladyalayne

[chebmimo]

15.02.2023 - Tribute to Rachid Baba Ahmed - Radio Show notes

On the 15th of February, it was the 28th anniversary of the passing of Rachid Baba Ahmed. He was tragically assassinated by Islamic fundamentalists in front of his record store during the Algerian civil war. Rachid was a highly influential record producer from Algeria who modernised Rai music, elevating it to an international level. He owned a studio in Tlemcen that was modeled after Chris Blackwell's London Island Records studio (the same studio that Bob Marley recorded at), and he was always welcoming to up-and-coming Rai singers such as Cheb Khaled, Cheb Hamid, Sahraoui, and Fadela, among others.

Born in 1946 in the western Algerian city of Tlemcen, Rachid grew up in an artistic family with a musician for a father. He quickly learned and mastered the Oud and joined a band playing Andalusian music since his teenage years. He later ventured into pop rock and disco, forming a duo with his brother Fethi and releasing some of the best North African Disco 45s, including "Mnami Twil" and "Ana Gharib." Eventually, Rachid transitioned to more electronic music before finally focusing on Rai in the late 80s.

Rachid's eclectic and sophisticated catalogue earned him the nickname of the Algerian "Jean Michel Jarre," and he was undoubtedly a pioneer that left an incredible musical legacy for Algeria.

1 - The Essential Hamid by Rachid & Fethi - Intro & Instrumental - 1985

A call from a fan to the studio “Editions Rally”, asking for the new music produced for Cheb Hamid - first to answer the phone was Fethi before passing it to Rachid who asks the fan to stay tuned in to listen to the latest release. After the instrumental portion, Rachid follows up with the fan to ask for feedback on the track. The name of their label "Editions Rally" is related to the fact that both brothers are Rally Racing amateurs, and Rachid even won competitions on multiple ocasions.

2 - Rachid & Fethi - Mnami Twil - 1974

Rachid & Fethi's debut single introduced Algeria to the vibrant sounds of psychedelic funky soul music and marked a significant milestone as one of the first video clips ever produced by an Algerian band.

3 - Rachid & Fethi - Ana Ghrib - 1976

4 - Rachid & Fethi - Sidi El Maalam - 1975 This particular track exudes a surf pop rock vibe and could have been part of a Californian music documentary. It's evident that the artists draw inspiration from the western music culture, and this song perfectly showcases their eclectic style in their productions.

5 & 6 - Rachid Baba Ahmed - Album : Altitude 800 - O.D.B. + Asteroide V.2. - 1984

In my opinion, the top tracks by Rachid Baba come from what is likely my favorite album of theirs. This cassette stands out as a pivotal moment in their career, marking the shift towards producing more electronic disco music. Each track is named after a music recording element, , such as "Multitrack," "Line-out," "Limiters," and so on.

This album is a marker of the transition to the phase of their career where they started producing some more disco electronic stuff - in this album every track is called after a music recording feature - Multitrack / Line-out / Limiters / …

7 - Rachid Baba Ahmed - Racine - 1990

Recently reissued by Maghreb K7 Club, on the disco singles collaboration between the labels Sofa Records and Les disques Bongo Joe.

8 - Rachid & Fethi - Mexico - 1986

The legend says that Rachid composed this music in just 24 hours following Algeria's 3-0 victory over Tunisia in Tunis, which secured their spot in the Football World Cup in Mexico. The track is a testament to Rachid's Andalusian influences from his teenage years, with trumpets, guitarron, and mariachi sounds, combined with football chants vocals, to capture the excitement and anticipation surrounding the Algerian national team's journey to Mexico.

9 - Cheb Sahraoui - Aachki Aouel - 1983 A classic, nothing to say here apart from that I love the fact that Awesome Tapes From Africa started his Boiler Room set in Viva! Festival with this track!

10 - Chaba Zahouania - Goulou Lima (Tell my Mom) - 1988

Ryuichi Sakamoto, the pioneering Japanese producer, composed the music for the movie "The Sheltering Sky" and selected this track from Zahouania's album "Nights without Sleeping" produced by Rachid baba Ahmed to be included in the film.

11 - Cheb Sahraoui & Fadela - N’sel Fik - 1987

One of the most renowned Rai music tracks, this song has achieved global success and has been played in various corners of the world: from its origin in Tlemcen to Santa Monica, and throughout Europe. During the recording session of this track at Rachid's studio, Sahraoui introduced his wife Fadela and suggested to record the song as a duo. After the first take, Rachid declared it perfect, without the need for additional recordings.

Below a video of Fadela & Sahraoui live concert in Santa Monica, California playing N'sel Fik.

12 - Rachid Baba Ahmed - House Rai Music - 1988

"House Rai Music" appears to be strongly influenced by the dance music scene of its time, incorporating elements of acid house and electro with the distinct vocals of Fadela and Sahraoui. This fusion provides a rare glimpse into the early house music influences in the MENA region, and serves as a testament to raï's ascent to become a prominent 'world music' genre.

[underground-hip-hop-affiliated]

I got the Anubis Inner-G. 

Peace to O.D.B., DMX, Snoop Dogg etc. 

[1universe1soul]

Mariah Carey - Fantasy (Remix - Official 4K Video) ft. O.D.B.

[denizaltiparmak]

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[shop-korea]

Mariah Carey - Fantasy (Remix - Official 4K Video) ft. O.D.B.

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