What’s your stage name and where are you from?
O’D Boston, Massachusetts
What’s the story behind your stage name?
Nickname made up from birth first name Odalix Bautista
Describe your musical journey in three sentences.
O’D, a Dominican-American rapper from Boston, creates a unique blend of “Unadulterated Adult Contemporary Street Hip Hop” that combines personal cultural experiences with authentic street storytelling. His music, deeply resonant with fans, reflects a journey of growth and self-expression, fueled by a desire to continually improve and connect with listeners. His latest album, 3rd World 1st Born, highlights his commitment to authenticity and showcases his signature style through tracks like “Villano D’ Villa Juana” and “Third World Babies.
Share an interesting experience you had while creating your latest track.
Recording Dominican Jevi Metal required a second recording session after a power outage wrapping up the second verse.
What message do you want to convey through your music?
I want to convey resilience for visionaries on a mission to stay focused and level up.
Tell us about a challenge you faced during production and how you overcame it.
Finailizing the track list for this project was tough.I eventually sequenced the project to have dynamic range so sonically it told a story.
If you could collaborate with any artist, who would it be and why?
Havoc of Mobb Deep
Where do you see your music taking you in the next year?
I see music taking me more into live space with performing in new circuits within the Hip Hop ecosystem
What’s the next big step for you as an artist?
Working on my new release, to be announced soon.
Where can we hear/watch your most recent work?
https://album.link/s/5VLd6HDEQxJcj2ddbwCjFH
