Odd Nosdam Explained

Odd Nosdam
Birth Name:David P. Madson
Background:non_performing_personnel
Origin:Cincinnati, Ohio
Genre:Alternative hip hop, ambient, dub
Occupation:Producer, DJ
Instrument:Sampler
Years Active:1998–present
Label:Anticon, Leaving Records, Burnco Recs, Baro, Joyful Noise Recordings
Associated Acts:cLOUDDEAD, Reaching Quiet, Jel, Serengeti

David P. Madson[1] (born 1976), better known by his stage name Odd Nosdam, is an American underground hip hop producer, DJ and visual artist.[2] He is co-founder of the record label Anticon.[3] He has remixed tracks by a variety of bands and artists including Boards of Canada, The Notwist, and Sole.[4]

History

Odd Nosdam was first noticed for his production on cLOUDDEAD, the debut album released in 2001 by cLOUDDEAD, his former group with Yoni Wolf of Why? and Doseone.[5] In 2002, under the name Reaching Quiet, Yoni Wolf and Nosdam released their collaborative effort, In the Shadow of the Living Room.[6] Nosdam's third beat tape, No More Wig for Ohio, self-released in 2002, was rereleased by Anticon in 2003.[7]

In 2005, Odd Nosdam released his first proper solo album, Burner, which features Örvar Þóreyjarson Smárason of múm, Jessica Bailiff, Andrew Broder of Fog, Dosh, and Dax Pierson, among others.[8] Level Live Wires, Nosdam's second solo album, was released in 2007 and features Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio, Dee Kesler of Thee More Shallows, Chris Adams of Hood, Jel, and Jessica Bailiff.[9] Also in 2007, Nosdam created the soundtrack for Element Skateboards video This Is My Element and in 2009, released the music as the T.I.M.E. Soundtrack.[10]

Serengeti, Jel, and Odd Nosdam's first collaborative effort, Kenny Dennis EP, was released in 2012.[11] It was followed by C.A.R.,[12] Kenny Dennis LP,[13] C.A.B.,[14] and Kenny Dennis III.[15]

Discography

Solo

Mixtapes

Collaborations

Productions

Remixes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Odd Nosdam "Fly Mode". XLR8R. Jennifer. Marston. February 24, 2009.
  2. Web site: Odd Nosdam "Forever Heavy (Shoegangster/JB Remix)". XLR8R. Bryant. Rutledge. April 23, 2008.
  3. Web site: Odd Nosdam announces the digital release of T R I S H, a musical tribute to Broadcast's Trish Keenan. Tiny Mix Tapes. Mike. Reid. September 18, 2013.
  4. Web site: Anticon's Odd Nosdam gives Sound Colour Vibration an exclusive interview. Erik. Otis. Sound Colour Vibration. November 11, 2011.
  5. Web site: Biography: Odd Nosdam. Brown. Marisa. Allmusic. 9 June 2010.
  6. Web site: Reaching Quiet - in the shadow of the livingroom. Dusted Magazine. Daniel. Thomas-Glass. June 25, 2002.
  7. Web site: Odd Nosdam - No More Wig For Ohio. Dusted Magazine. Brian. Ho. May 15, 2003.
  8. Web site: Odd Nosdam - Burner. Dusted Magazine. Charlie. Wilmoth. July 1, 2005.
  9. Web site: Odd Nosdam: Level Live Wires. Pitchfork Media. Joshua. Love. January 18, 2008.
  10. Web site: T.I.M.E. Soundtrack. XLR8R. Chris. Sabbath. February 27, 2009.
  11. Web site: Serengeti - Kenny Dennis EP. Pitchfork. Jeff. Weiss. March 27, 2012.
  12. Web site: Hannibal Buress, Kyle Kinane, Rockie Fresh, Jel, Serengeti, DJ Tony Trimm. Chicago Reader. Leor. Galil. July 13, 2012.
  13. Web site: In Rotation: 'Avalanche' by Quadron, 'Kenny Dennis LP' by Serengeti. Los Angeles Times. Randall. Roberts. June 29, 2013.
  14. Web site: Hear Serengeti and Doseone's Bluesy Rap Bruiser 'Sprung'. Spin. Chris. Martins. December 11, 2013.
  15. Web site: Serengeti: Kenny Dennis III. Pitchfork Media. Nate. Patrin. November 21, 2014.

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