Paving a singular lane through music and culture, rapper, entrepreneur, visionary, and the DMV’s hottest rising star KA$HDAMI uncovers his anxiously awaited new mixtape, Oasis, out today via Mercury Records/Republic Records. With open arms, he beckons everyone into the embrace of these twelve tracks. Listen to Oasis—HERE.
About the LP, he commented, “In the past, I had released music for good times, but I needed something for when I wasn’t feeling so good. I wanted to test myself and see how much I could learn in the R&B space. This is the most open I’ve been able to be with my music. Everything from this project shows my maturity and versatility. This album is very important for my discography. I want to have music for all vibes—all the time. The freedom is really starting to show in my music, and I’m making a better song every day.”
Among many highlights, the single “Loyalty” instantly transfixes with a captivating music video. Revolving around breezy synths, KA$HDAMI questions the intentions of the people crossing his path on his journey to success. The video matches the energy of his effortless flex as he roams a massive mansion contemplating. Elsewhere, the smoked-out soul of “Different Timing” featuring Dro Kenji proves undeniably intoxicating. Then, there’s the lithe and lush “Good Wishes.” His voice hovers atop ethereal keys and distinct beat.
He initially bulldozed a path for the album’s arrival with the standout “WANT!” It has already incited a groundswell of enthusiasm among fans and tastemakers. Right out of the gate, it earned looks from HipHopSince1987, IMPRINT, and more. HotNewHipHop praised, “Earlier this week, KASHDAMI kicked off what’s sure to be yet another successful year with his new song, “Want!”” He originally teased “WANT!” on social media with Brent Faiyaz in the promo video that garnered traction from multiple twitter accounts combining in over 1M+ views. Fans immediately clamored for its release and stormed the initial post gathering nearly 25K “likes” in less than 24 hours.
The song notably followed “Games.” Beyond picking up traction on DSPs, the latter attracted critical acclaim with plugs from HipHopDX and GRID Magazine who raved, “This track is a significant marker of KA$HDAMI’s personal and artistic evolution.”
Last year KA$HDAMI served up the six song EP, 18, which only continued a prolific season for the plugg pioneer, landing in the wake of WORLD DAMINATION. XXL highlighted “kompany” as one of the “Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week.” Our Generation Music declared, “His talent as one of the new wave’s smoothest spitters is bolstered by his enigmatic track presence – wholeheartedly displayed on his new effort.” Perhaps, HotNewHipHop summed it up best, “The 17-year-old is taking over every lane he enters.”
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