There’s in form after which there’s in form. DMV MC/producer Oddisee demonstrated the significance of cardiovascular health on Sunday night time (October 5) at Cervantes Masterpiece Theater in Denver, the place he carried out a full set within the infamously excessive Colorado capital (and no, not that type of excessive).
Denver sits at 5,280 ft above sea degree—one mile to be actual—therefore the nickname “The Mile Excessive Metropolis.” He sailed by means of his set with barely a point out of the altitude, which usually leaves rappers unaccustomed to acting at that top breathless. However, as Oddisee famous onstage, he was “feeling nice.”
In the identical sentence, he additionally revealed he’d run a half-marathon earlier that morning (that’s 13.1 miles) within the close by metropolis of Arvada, which is even greater at 5,453 ft above sea degree. Evidently, it was a formidable feat and apparently one thing Oddisee has been doing for awhile. Movies on his Instagram web page present him operating by means of the streets of varied cities whereas on tour—Arvada included.
Oddisee is presently on the At It Once more Tour along with his three-piece band in celebration of The Good Combat‘s 10-year anniversary. Following Denver, they’ll hit Seattle, Portand and Vancouver earlier than heading again down the West Coast to San Francisco, L.A. and San Diego. The North American leg wraps up November 2i n Brooklyn after which they’ll head abroad to Asia.
Oddisee’s newest album, Odd Sketches Vol. 1, arrived final yr. Previous to that, he launched To What Finish in 2023 with company like Phonte Coleman, Freeway and Bilal. In fact, he carried out a number of cuts off The Good Combat, which he launched in 2015 by way of Mello Music Group, together with “E book Covers” and “Belong to the World.”
Oddisee is amongst a rising variety of artists 40 and above who’re prioritizing health and well being. As an alternative of partying into the wee hours of the morning, they’re getting relaxation, staying hydrated and consuming higher.
Simply final week, Philly Hip-Hop legend Bahamadia was in Denver for a present, ingesting water and consuming fruit earlier than she hit the stage. As she murdered the mic, there was no indication she was scuffling with breath management in any respect. After her set, no she didn’t exit and celebration, she went again to the lodge and rested up for her early morning flight.
Rappers are operating, too. Murs, who named his final tour The Final Run, hits the pavement recurrently. Diplo ran the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon, Lil Nas X accomplished the NYC Half Marathon in 2024 and Eminem used operating as a part of his restoration.
Oddisee is one other prime instance of what’s doable with stability. Don’t be shocked to see one other Instagram video of him operating in a metropolis close to you. Discover his full tour dates under.
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