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O​.​D​.​A​.​M. (VOL 1)

by Hood Rawlz

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Hood-troduction 03:30
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I am attempting to draw attention to and carve out a lane for Gen X hip-hop artist. Yes, we have bars too! We have accepted the challenge put out to black male rappers to do something different. This has been repeated by some of the greats like T-Pain, 50 Cent and others. "DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT!" T-Pain I want to figure out a new way to showcase our brand of Hip-Hop and/or music in general for use in film, television and ad placements. A lane and/or brand of music that we can be proud of. We can be positive without being Christen or religious based and gritty without being overly crass and corny. Can we have a song where a brotha doesn't have to die or somebody suckin' on somethin'? Don't get me wrong, I like my thug music for working out and getting pumped or excited. But all of it? All of today's rap/hip-hop sounds the same (I know the difference between the two but that's another debate/thread.) "Take your time and make a classic." 50 Cent What better way to explain this concept other than showing examples. Sometimes you have to build it to show that it can work. Exhibit A: Hood Rawlz with the upcoming O.D.A.M. project. If you are a fan of the late 90's to the early 2000's, look no further. The marketplace is screaming for different and why re-invent the wheel? Hood Rawlz is not new to the game but fresh off the failure train in other areas of life. Now onto the next love which is music. There are a ton of us who yearn for that nostalgic sound in some of today's music. Music with substance. Music we can have fun with. Music that provokes thought and conversation. Music that challenges us. Perfectly curated and created music matched with the right vocal presence can be magic. That's all I will say about Hood Rawlz. I will let the voice and the music speak for itself. No, I'm not talking about old people trying to be young and runnin' the streets drippin' on dubs and trippin' on lean while makin' it rain for all the honey's. For some reason we relate old age with being out of touch. Out of touch with who? Who is my audience? The people around my age who still enjoy the nice banger here and there and like the story telling we use to have in the music. Those are my people and that is who I am here to find. We can do better and not be corny and still appeal to the masses if that is what you're looking for. This album was made during a rough period in my career. Making history and then crashing and burning a year later was a huge blow to my ego and self esteem. The negative energy I held within for all of those months was unhealthy for me so I decided to redirect my energy into one of my other passions which is music. and the rest is history. I let the music move the pen on this project. The first Volume is just that. Getting back into the groove of making music after it not being the focus for a bit. The second and third volumes will go deeper under the HOOD. I decided to do something that I have never done and that is purchased beats from other producers and free up Mista Woosaa's workload. So between what Mista Woosaa has created along with Temper and others, the future of what I love isn't lost at all. No one dies on the record. It is an experience that I hope is nostalgic, fun and fresh at the same time. We asked for this type of music. Are we going to support it? WARNING! This album will definitely test your sound system!
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The Experience 05:08
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HOOK It's time to start the experience! My name is Hood Rawlz and I'm feelin' it. As you listen to the sound of my voice I'ma say what I wanna say and you'll make the right choice! It's time to start the experience! My name is Hood Rawlz and I'm feelin' it. As you listen to the sound of my voice I'ma say what I wanna say and you'll make the right choice! VERSE You made the right choice! The moment you heard my voice. You knew the experience was the only choice. Close your eyes relax and let it moist. I'm here with you. Take my hand. Feel the voice. Hood Rawlz south paw swing hard old guard sit back relax. You feel that? Now I can vibe with you. Connect with a mind or two. Realize, remind, this is a vibe we do. Let the music move through you. Like COVID and/or the flu do. We aim to influence you encourage you to do new. Different. Change your view. See past you. What ifs. what could be. The future... It's you. The choice you made it! Woosaa he laid it! The beat can't fade it! Others will hate it! Different we needed! Hood Rawlz succeeded! Where others defeated! Rarely repeated! HOOK It's time to start the experience! My name is Hood Rawlz and I'm feelin' it. As you listen to the sound of my voice I'ma say what I wanna say and you'll make the right choice! It's time to start the experience! My name is Hood Rawlz and I'm feelin' it. As you listen to the sound of my voice I'ma say what I wanna say and you'll make the right choice! VERSE The choice you made it! Woosaa he laid it! The beat can't fade it! Others will hate it! Different we needed! Hood Rawlz succeeded! Where others defeated! Outcome exceeded! Rarely repeated! Not wearin' Adidas! Preparin for speeches! I feel like a teacha! Reachin the masses! Talkin like Cashous! Fleecin' the madness! Don't talk just pass it! This beat is magic! I salted the cabbage! No need for baggage! Dead weight we vanish! My pigment mishandled! Assimilate or cancelled! We need the system entirely dismantled! The choice you made it! Woosaa he laid it! The beat can't fade it! Others will hate it! Different we needed! Hood Rawlz succeeded! Where others defeated! Rarely repeated! HOOK It's time to start the experience! My name is Hood Rawlz and I'm feelin' it. As you listen to the sound of my voice I'ma say what I wanna say and you'll make the right choice! It's time to start the experience! My name is Hood Rawlz and I'm feelin' it. As you listen to the sound of my voice I'ma say what I wanna say and you'll make the right choice! It's time to start the experience! My name is Hood Rawlz and I'm feelin' it. As you listen to the sound of my voice I'ma say what I wanna say and you'll make the right choice! It's time to start the experience! My name is Hood Rawlz and I'm feelin' it. As you listen to the sound of my voice I'ma say what I wanna say and you'll make the right choice! It's time to start the experience! We are one! and we are feelin' it. As you listen to the sounds of our voice We say what we wanna say you made the right choice! Transcribed by Omar
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O.D.A.M. 03:23
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CHORUS She moved right up the block from me. Right next door to Mr. Oglevey. I acted like I didn't see her. Because my heart was pumpin' fear. One day I was feelin' motivated. Took my Granddaddy lawnmower total player. Got to see her on a weekly basis. While savin' so I can take her places. We hit high school things changed. She was like friends we remain. I was like what? Skip that! We goin' to the prom I'ma flip that! VERSE I told her that was irrelevant! Especially seein' all the time we spent. I'm wonderin' if she's under the spell I spit. And what we drinkin' we hella bent! Ridin' around in an Uber Lift. Laughin' hopin' that we two would kiss. Seein' and gazin at the moon and shit. Now, all we need is a pool as she drifts she leaned over to roll a spliff. Usin' Backwoods. You know, showin' off and shit. From around the way. She ain't afraid of a switch. Ask me she the coolest chick. And quick to handle the rudest Nig. She grabbed my phone and she took the smoothest pic. She posted it on her social with the coolest grin. I introduced her to one of my coldest fam. Immediately I got the approval stamp. I was never worried crazy, sexy, cool, it down. Might be about time to go see mom dukes now. Play times up! Time for me to settle down. Year 6! We married, with 4 kid's! Ya mama and nem was at the wedding. They a straight trip! Ya cousin still owe me money cause he think he funny he got until this weekend before I make 'em run it! One of our kid's they got a big ass head. That's yo side of the family. Look at yo uncle Fred! You know one of the girls they goin' need therapy. I've already called the doctor she scaring me. Watching them grow up via the internet, missing those moments that we soon forget. Picking up pieces of our own regret. But fooling ourselves into thinking that we know what's best. Now we old den a muthafucka. What's next? The kid's are grown and I'm fat. The dog is old. The cat ran away. My wife and I we wade through worse to get to better days. If I have lived to see the sun come up and open my eyes I'm good. Just wanted to see if you still pop open then thighs. I wanted to tell you a story and what it means, to have a vision a vivid and spectacular dreams. CHORUS She moved right up the block from me. Right next door to Mr. Oglevey. I acted like I didn't see her. Because my heart was pumpin' fear. One day I was feelin' motivated. Took my Granddaddy lawnmower total player. Got to see her on a weekly basis. While savin' so I can take her places. We hit high school things changed. She was like friends we remain. I was like what? Skip that! We goin' to the prom I'ma flip that!
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Hop In 03:24
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Hood Rawlz You ever hear a beat you just like... let it ride? On deck. Mmm Some shit you just don't need a hook. Yeah. Just hit play. Lay back. Cause this is what I call... smooth... VERSE It's a lot of pressure comin' in first! But you set the bar, then burn that bitch! Merked! Nobody follow you nigga! Look Church! It's Hood Rawlz Me! Like Big Lurch! I'm smokin' I'm sangin' and I'm spittin a few words. From a small town. Kalamazoo North! Moved around a lot. Broken homes foster moms! To reach my age nigga It's a phenomena. Study me. I'm not a commona. I'm cultured. I've seen shit. I've been to Comicon! Step right up come get this motivation. I'm like a parking ticket you pay and no citation. I'm in rotation Next, is world domination! Vexed is my attitude until we get reparations! This segregation is full of degradation. We did it and still we get hateration. VERSE 2 Smooth! I had a teacher who told me I wasn't going to amount to shit. I looked up at 'em in his gym teacher fit. I don't believe you I told my consciousness. Can you believe this nigga he post to be a role model! Shhh! I used that as motivation ever since. Got into a little trouble but never missed an opportunity, door openings, possibilities. I'm from the hood can't let that shit hinder me. I grew up po but knowledge make me rich. I dun seen shit that make any nigga twitch. I wanted to be somebody so that meant sayin' no. Even if it looked fun knowin' jail you'd go! Where you end up takes total dedication. The dream the idea then comes manifestation. What the teacher said did hurt my feelins'. But I used his words as fuel like kindling. SMOOTH! SMOOTH!
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It's Like That? 04:05
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FIRST VERSE: It didn't used to be that way! Namaste Mama Coosa Hood Rawlz Modern day philosopher. Popular? Nah, I'm obscure, like your favorite Noir. Black and white Darks and light Peace to pipes to vapes at night. Remember Iron Mike? 106 and Park Booty vids after dark. Two Way me... I get mo minutes after dark... times do fly by. Just reminiscing deep while in my minds eye. Piece of the pie such a big lie. Most of us scratchin' fightin' to survive. I remember Grandma and nem when she was alive. Kept order even when we didn't realize. Peel back the layers of my life while hittin' this peace pipe. It ain't like that But that's what it used to be like. Hook It's like that? It's gettin that way. It's gettin that way. It's gettin that way. Yep! It's been that way! It's like that? It's gettin that way. It's gettin that way. It's gettin that way. Yep! It's been that way! SECOND VERSE: Out with the old! In with the new! Fuck you and twenty double deuce! I roll solo dolo along wit my dog and homeboy Hildalgo cause he stayed for the long... game. I wasn't lookin for fame. just a legacy you know attached to my name. Leave somethin' for my seeds and nem. Even tho right now they actin like they don't even need a nig. I see the big picture. Life is bigger... I only know this cause I'm an old ass nigga! I ain't shame! That shit is a gift! I'm watchin' my peers drop left and right like it was a hit! Record temps! Platinum simps! Backroom deals! He who squeals get the mass appeals! You used to be able to confide in a nigga! Now ya gotta worry if yo mans conspirin' against a nigga! Hook It's like that? It's gettin that way. It's gettin that way. It's gettin that way. Yep! It's been that way! It's like that? It's gettin that way. It's gettin that way. It's gettin that way. Yep! It's been that way! THIRD VERSE: Now ya got side chicks along wit side dick! I the one to hate on how you get yo ass licked! Hookin' up been around since the beginning! Ya feelin' pretty. Wantin' someone to feel on yo Conway Twitty. Ya feelin' gitty. Ya go to the city. Ya swipped right. Now ya about to hook up with this nigga name Kenny. Ya sit down at the bar. With a little Henny. Ya gettin a lil tipsy. Cause it's been about 50... minutes! Since you sat down still waitin' for Kenneth. You give up. Check please! Not waitin' anotha minute! Then yo jam comes on so you stay to hear it. Ya stand up see the tv and see ya boy Kenneth... in cuffs! In front of yo house! In the buff! Nude! Naked! Damn! Yo date woulda been rough! Moral of the story is get off that computer you better screen these niggas for yo ass end up a rumor! Hook It's like that? It's gettin that way. It's gettin that way. It's gettin that way. Yep! It's been that way! It's like that? It's gettin that way. It's gettin that way. It's gettin that way. Yep! It's been that way! Transcribed by Omar
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My Thoughts Part 2 03:00
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How I Be Thinkin' 03:12
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All my troubles would fade away if you stayed now... if you stayed. The way that I've been thinkin'. You and I should get to linkin'. Real, real, fine. Since the way that I've been thinkin'. You and I should get to linkin'. VERSE No man is an Island but I'm so lost out sea. Come save me. I know you're coning back. You wouldn't leave me here. The silence never last to sing it on and on. Was quite a fall from grace Yeah, I would know. Can't even look at my face in the mirror. I know you're coming back. You wouldn't leave me here. The silence never last to sing it on and on. CHORUS The way that I've been thinkin'. You and I should get to linkin'. Real, real, fine. Since the way that I've been thinkin'. You and I should get to linkin'. VERSE It's quite the fall from grace. Yeah, I would know. Can't even look at my face in the mirror. No mind is an island and our memories drift out to sea. Come and save me. You just left me here. Exchanged tears for fears. I make the choice to smile and sing along... and on. No mind is an island and our memories drift out to sea. Come and save me. CHORUS The way that I've been thinkin'. COME AND SAVE ME! You and I should get to linkin'. Real, real, fine. COME AND SAVE ME! Since the way that I've been thinkin'. COME AND SAVE ME! You and I should get to linkin'. COME AND SAVE ME! The way that I've been thinkin'. COME AND SAVE ME! You and I should get to linkin'. Real, real, fine. COME AND SAVE ME! Since the way that I've been thinkin'. COME AND SAVE ME! You and I should get to linkin'. No mind is an island and our memories drift out to sea. Come and save me. Transcribed by Omar
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Don't Make Sense 05:24
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Trojan Horse 03:18
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HOOK Let me tell you somethin'. You can tell them hater's that I'm comin'! It might be too late for your Cash flows and paint cause I'm in the game now! whatever it is... Whatever is... You can tell them hater's that I'm comin'! It might be too late for your Cash flows and paint cause I'm in the game now! Cause whatever it is... Whatever is... VERSE I Gotta slide on in. This shit like double dutch. This like my 3rd 4th pen, I got arthritis! But spite this I'ma add this Midus touching on these subjects even though they smite us. Fight us is unknowingly how they unite us. Knowing that we bleed we bite trust we fight buss cuss love we must unlock our potential. elevate your mental. Why so judgemental? If we switched places you'd go mental. Not knowing your history and its full potential. Knowing all along you were instrumental. We been knew what we lent you. And it's sinful. This the shit I be thinkin. I be hhigh, yo. HOOK You can tell them hater's that I'm comin'! It might be too late for your Cash flows and paint cause I'm in the game now! whatever it is... Whatever is... VERSE Now I'm mellowed out, let me dig back in. I'ma keep it real, like Chucky, to the end. Goin' hit this Gilato or this OG pen. I got this Josey Wells. They had the 2 for 10. Didn't know this was a weed song had to draw you in. I won't judge you but please pass the blunt you stuck again. I'm still at it so I'm goin represent it. Pay attention to me cause these lessons lived it! HOOK You can tell them hater's that I'm comin'! It might be too late for your Cash flows and paint cause I'm in the game now! whatever it is... Whatever is... Let me tell you somethin'! You can tell them hater's that I'm comin'! It might be too late for your Cash flows and paint cause I'm in the game now! whatever it is... Whatever is... Let me tell you somethin'! You can tell them hater's that I'm comin'! It might be too late for your Cash flows and paint cause I'm in the game now! whatever it is... Whatever is... Yeah...

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The unofficial challenge to our culture and egos here: fb.watch/ikQR12ZHVI/ Challenge accepted!

Introducing the highly anticipated O.D.A.M. project by the talented Gen X hip-hop artist, Hood Rawlz! The album features a perfect blend of nostalgia and freshness, showcasing the rapper's unique style and substance. The project challenges the norms of today's rap and hip-hop music, providing a positive and gritty sound that doesn't rely on killing, degrading women or religious themes.

With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Hood Rawlz has performed at various events and venues, honing his craft and building a loyal fan base. The O.D.A.M. project is a testament to his passion and dedication to music, and it comes with three music videos to take listeners on a complete audio-visual journey.

The album is a breath of fresh air in today's saturated market, providing a much-needed alternative to the typical rap and hip-hop sounds. Hood Rawlz's unique vocal presence coupled with the perfectly curated beats create magic, provoking thought, and conversations while challenging the listener's perspective.

The O.D.A.M. project was born out of a rough period in the artist's career, where he redirected his energy into music, and the result is a masterpiece that is nostalgic, fun, and fresh at the same time. Hood Rawlz's passion and vision for music come through in every track, and with the support of listeners, he hopes to carve out a new lane for Gen X hip-hop artists.

Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind project that is sure to leave a lasting impression. The O.D.A.M. project by Hood Rawlz is available for download now, and it's time to support the change we've been asking for!

"DO SOMETHING ELSE!" T-Pain

"Take your time and make a classic." 50 Cent

WARNING! This album will definitely test your sound system!

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released March 28, 2023

ALBUM PRODUCED BY: Mista Woosaa
ARTIST: Hood Rawlz / Nada Steier / Jrop Funk
WRITER: Omar D. "Amaru" Lewis, Sr. (all of Hood Rawlz' verses) / Nada Steier / Jrop Funk
MUSIC/BEATS: Temper Beats / Mista Woosaa

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Hood Rawlz is a fresh soothing voice for the masses. A breath of fresh air in the hip hop scene. Don't take my word for it. Take a listen for yourself!

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