Produced by film and TV composer Todor Kobakov, Odario’s debut solo EP, Good Morning Hunter, will be released by Do Right Music on October 23rd. First single, Hot Hot Heat, features Kamilah Apong of Tush and seemlessly blends hip hop, house, jazz and world music into a fiery groove anchored by Odario’s skillful, layered poetics. The Jason Cipparrone directed video for the track will be premiering the week of September 21st.
You can pre-order the EP from this link:
Odario released his second solo single, Hot Hot Heat, on Friday, July 24th through Do Right Music. Odario ventures into the infectious world of classic dance music with the help of vocalist Kamilah Apong (of Toronto live disco band Tush) and producer/songwriter Todor Kobakov (composer for the TV series Cardinal and films such as Born To Blue). Hot Hot Heat blends house music, hip-hop, beat poetry and jazz into one massive ball of fire and uptempo groove. Odario gets back to regular business with fancy poetics over saucy steelpan samples and heavy bass tones. Hot Hot Heat reflects a time in one’s life when the art of dancing (and dance music) can be instrumental in one’s freedom of expression. Odario & Kamilah take command of a blazing hot stage on this track… a fire they intentionally lit.
Link: http://smarturl.it/dr085
The Grand Analog track Sugar Baby kicked off season 4 of the Kim’s Convenience television series in fine style. Watch it On Demand or on CBC Gem. Sugar Baby was also featured in the CW show Dynasty.
Odario will be releasing his debut solo single, Low Light (In This Space) featuring Dawn Pemberton, on January 23rd. This will be followed by a video and cross-Canada tour opening for Bedouin Soundclash. You can check out the tour dates and see advance ticket links on his website: https://odario.com/shows
We are excited to announce that Odario will be opening for Bedouin Soundclash on their cross Canada tour in February. To coincide with these dates, Odario will be releasing his debut solo single in January and a second single in February with more content to come. You can find ticket links here: https://odario.com/shows
Wu Assassins, a new Netflix series, started broadcasting on August 8th and features the Grand Analog track, Quiet Life, in its first episode. The show follows a warrior chosen as the latest and last Wu Assassin who must search for the powers of an ancient triad and restore balance in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Thanks to music supervisor Natasha Duprey for choosing Grand Analog’s song and for being a longtime fan of the group’s music.
Odario, founding member of Toronto-based live hip hop band, Grand Analog, will be playing his first live solo show on Saturday, September 7th at the Drake Underground along with special guests Joyia and J3M. DJ Ofield K will be spinning tracks throughout the evening.
You can buy advance tickets here: https://thedrake.electrostub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=210652
Odario is also a feature artist on the new A Tribe Called Red single, Ba Na Na, released August 2nd. Haviah Mighty and the Chippewa Travellers guest on the track as well. The song is available on all digital and streaming platforms today!
The Confidence Emperors are proud to announce the very first International Sound System Party at the Drake Underground on Saturday, June 8th featuring Grand Analog, John Orpheus and Ghost Caravan. Come celebrate what we are calling the official start of summer!
Advance ticket link: https://thedrake.electrostub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=206382
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2076297819328645/