Outasight

Outasight's 7 song EP Employee Of The Year is surprisingly strong. The 'surprising' part is most likely due to people's preconceived concept of what an MC should look like, and I must admit I myself fall victim to this as well. The lion share of the EP showcases melodic production with abundant horns, dry soulful beats and a jubilant vibe lyrically speaking. 'Think I'm Fallin in Love's most appealing aspect ends up being a Mos Def-esque crooned hook, not to say the rhymes aren't up to par. The crooned hook returns for 'Madness' with a jazzy big band backdrop that would've fit well on a Freeway album with a Beanie Sigel guest spot. ' New York State Of Mind''s beat slightly outshines the lyrical execution though it's intent and concept are well crafted. 'Fall Is For Lovers' is the most subdued track with it's Dilla-like underwater funk groove as the backboard to some Erykah Badu-era Common-style romanticisms. This EP is most definitely worth the free download, see above, and I'm looking forward to seeing what Outashine's next step is. - The Deli Magazine (December Issue)

http://www.giantmag.com/content.php?cid=1694

Look into the crossing of genres, somewhere between soul and jazz, hip-hop and blues, lyrically-minded and catchy, and there you will find the New York-bred rapper Outasight

Outasight was raised in Yonkers by two parents who were musicians and decided that he would use his own talents to pursue a future in hip-hop. So far, with many fans in tow and a debut full-length album that is simply head-rocking, he’s well on his way to achieving that goal. Outasight is a paradox in that he’s an “indie” artist and he can’t wait to blow up, but he constantly reassures listeners that, even when he does, he’ll stay true to his original self.

The way he reassures fans of this is inthe way he exclaims throughout his whole album, entitled Radio New York, how much he loves hip-hop and how dear it is to him – much like a fan trapped in a rapper’s body. Indeed, he was a fan far before he was a performer, and he shows how devoted he was as he raps on “Radio, Radio”: “…And you could hear the bass from the basement start knockin’/Technic tables, records boppin’/And the feeling was so ill it was never about a deal/It was all about that song.”

With his clever wordplay, strong singing ability and die-hard admiration for hip-hop, Outasight knows just how to bring quality music and tracks you can literally visualize. On “Fame and Fortune,” the artist takes listeners on a journey through success he dreams of and his head-in-the-clouds imagination, and it truly feels great to hear some humility from a hip-hopper.

If you’re like Diddy, it was Lil’ Wayne’s Tha Carter III or Kanye’s "Glow in the Dark" tour that made you love hip-hop again. But, if you love some soulful, old school hip-hop-influenced music, then Outasight can definitely make you fall once more for your once-lost love. Whether he makes it to the radio or not, Radio New York should definitely in heavy rotation on your iPod, CD player, or tape deck. - Giant Magazine

http://concreteloop.com/2008/03/artist-spotlight-outasight/

Meet Outasight. Born and raised in Yonkers, New York, Outasight (Richard Andrew) was brought up by a mother who decorated the walls with records and a father who was always playing the guitar. “Constantly moving from apartment to apartment never really gave me a true sense of home, but I always found comfort in music,” says the rapper/singer. He cites his influences as: Stevie Wonder, Mos Def, Marvin Gaye and The Beetles.

Currently an emerging talent in the hip-hop scene (he has opened for artists such as Me’Shell Ndegeocello and Dead Prez), you should definitely look out for more of his music in the future..
- ConcreteLoop

http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=21374/

This article featured the song "Something to Talk About"

which is on Radio New York.

Name: Outasight

YOE*: A serious two years.

Hometown: Yonkers, NY

Musical Influences: Late 90s Rawkus Records, Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo’s Voodoo, Kanye West.

Favorite Rap Album: Illmatic, Reasonable Doubt, Black Star, Low End Theory, Soundbombing Vol.2

Sales Pitch: “What I do is real. Ain’t no half steppin. I rap, I sing and most importantly I do what a lot of other people are afraid of, and that’s be themselves.I grew up around all types of music, so it all reflects in the music I make today. Point blank, there ain’t another dude like me out there. That don’t mean I’m the greatest, that just means I do something different. Something fresh. Enjoy! New CD drops June 3rd.”
- XXL

http://illroots.com/2008/06/03/featured-outasight/


illRoots.com: First off I wanted to thank you for sitting down with us.

OU: Thank you for having me.

illRoots.com how did you get the name Outasight?

OU: I was living in lower eastside Manhattan and I moved back home to Yonkers where I’m from and I was going by the monikker Outsite, some really corner ass name. I came back and they were like your Outasight and I’ve really been running with it ever since.

illRoots.com: Whats the track that you feel is going to make the most impact?

OU: Its hard to get a good read, I’ve been so obsessed with music that I’m not really worrying. I know the song “Radio Radio” is going to be dope. There is alot of different sounds and its kind of eclectic so I think there is a little something for everybody. We flipped the Pharcyde “Runnin” beat he redid the sample in a completely different way. Just paying a little homage I guess.

illRoots.com: With the more global it gets the more local it gets I think Hip Hop is getting better. So with all your new music where do you see yourself fitting in the mold if you will?

OU: Well, I’m just trying to be as vast as possible and hit as much audience as possible. I don’t ever want to be cornered into be just straight Hip-Hop you know? Its just something that everybody can get down to. Hip-Hop is the main vehicle but for me I respect everything yet I take my own way of doing things.

illRoots.com: After I get done listening to your new project what is the first thing you want me to do?

OU: I want you to put that shit on the ipod and play accordingly.

illRoots.com: One song to summarize your life?

OU: That’s the Life by Frank Sinatra, I love that song even though Sinatra was such a classy guy that song was such a fuck you kind of song. Its just something about that song growing up I would get like rebel attitude type feeling. It also tells how he’s been on all sides of the fence.

illRoots.com: One Person that you would want to work with that isn’t necessarily hip-hop?

OU: This might sound a little cliche but I would love to a song with D’Angelo because he has one of those albums that I would listen to ten years later. But thats still Hip-Hop but lets say me and Billy Joel like a record like 1979. Classic New York City Shit and I was in this restaurant and they had his anthology on and I was paying attention to it. I never been a really big Billy Joel fan but I would love to go back in time and have him play the piano and maybe me rocking over the beat.

illRoots.com: One label you would sign to from any time period?

OU: I would have to say like Rawkus Records in like 99. That movement was going on when I was a teenager and at the time me and my friends were really into it. Alot of those artists inspired me but my generations that I really looked up.

illRoots.com: Who is the most underrated producer to me?

OU: I don’t know who do you think?

illRoots.com: I’m going to have to go with Marley Marl, because he created the Juice Crew movement that music was all him and he rarely gets credit.

OU: See I was going to say Premo because where he gets credit from Hip-Hop other genres really haven’t given him the just dues. If you really want to have a hot ass hip-hop album you need one Premo track. When I heard Nas wasn’t going to work with Premo on his new album I was like Damnit.

illRoots.com: Who do you think you inspire?

OU: Hopefully everyone that comes across my music, I don’t think I’m at the point where I influence alot of people. Yet I am probably just influencing the daily listener in a positive manner so maybe just to provide a pick-me-up. I mean I’m a positive person, so therefore it reflects in the sound.

illRoots.com:Independent or Major?

OU: As long as the people share the same vision I can’t see why there is a difference as long as I get some kind of push on what I’m building upon. The team is what makes the difference.

illRoots.com: So Outasights equation?

OU: Positive Vibes + Melodic Singing x ill rapping + flawless style = Outasight and Hit records…booom there you go.

illRoots.com: Thanks Kayrie for making this happen as well look out for more work from Outasight and his whole movement.
- IllRoots.com

http://www.giantmag.com/content.php?cid=1135

know it's up late this week, but this is still a great way to end your Friday.

1. Datarock - "The New Song"

2. Izza Kizza - "Walk the Dawg"

3. Razah - "Pushin On"

4. Jukebox the Ghost - "Good Day"

5. Outasight - "Good Evening"






Tags : 5 songs that don't suck, jukebox the ghost, datarock, outasight, razah, izza kizza
posted by alyson on Friday, March 07 2008

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""Good Evening" is my ish!" March 10, 2008 07:15 AM
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"Remember the end of Revenge of The Nerds? The stage show? That's Data Rock...all day." March 10, 2008 08:19 AM
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"I'm lovin this Outasight cat." March 10, 2008 09:55 AM
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""OutaSight Thank You for saving music, Good Evening is a great song love the message and the song feels good." March 24, 2008 07:35 AM
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- Giant Magazine

http://massappealmag.com/2008/04/11/knit-wits/

Alas, spring is upon us and that means warmer weather, more squirrels, and dope hip hop shows. Speaking of which, Network Edutainment Group has an especially ill line-up at the Knitting Factory this evening, headlined by Queens emcee, Loj and Yonkers singer rapper Outasight. Don’t let the rave-like flier fool you. This is hip hop at it’s rawest. - Mass Appeal Mag

http://blogs.sohh.com/on-the-scene/2007/10/album_talk_with_lupe.html

Good Day Good Night was pretty dope. Complete with a live band, including a keyboardist wearing a V for Vendetta mask and a bassist sporting an Iron Man helmet, frontman Prince offered original lyrics over live renditions of Kanye West's "Flashing Lights, Lupe Fiasco's "Kick Push" and Pitch Black's "It's All Real." I would have liked to see more original beats. Still, the band is quite dope.

Good Day Good Night Performs


Outasight also did his thing. I can see him making some noise. Too bad I can't say the same for Live Wire. I personally just couldn't get with them. DJ Evil Dee closed the event on the 1s and 2s.
- www.SOHH.com

http://blogs.sohh.com/on-the-scene/2007/10/album_talk_with_lupe.html

Good Day Good Night was pretty dope. Complete with a live band, including a keyboardist wearing a V for Vendetta mask and a bassist sporting an Iron Man helmet, frontman Prince offered original lyrics over live renditions of Kanye West's "Flashing Lights, Lupe Fiasco's "Kick Push" and Pitch Black's "It's All Real." I would have liked to see more original beats. Still, the band is quite dope.

Good Day Good Night Performs


Outasight also did his thing. I can see him making some noise. Too bad I can't say the same for Live Wire. I personally just couldn't get with them. DJ Evil Dee closed the event on the 1s and 2s.
- www.SOHH.com

88 out of 100

Posted on 07/28/2008
What happens if you mix the Pharcyde and A Tribe Called Quest with Maroon 5 and Jason Mraz? Most would say that the outcome would be either corny or out of sight. I say, it could be corny, but instead it’s Outasight. As in Outsight, the New York born rapper/singer. His new album, Radio New York, is a barrage of harmonic hip-hop and catchy hooks, infused with springtime to make a pretty dope album.

It’s funny, Outasight has an interesting swagger that walks the tightrope of clever and gimmicky. But to his credit, he never tips over into the abyss of triteness. He tiptoes the line well, and creates a “pop” rap that I’m actually not ashamed to listen to. Loud. His tracks are bass heavy, hip-hop laden masterpieces that any rapper would kill to get their hands on. His hooks, which he sings himself, are actually some of the best parts of his songs, not taking away from his verses, but definitely cementing some of these songs into certified hits. The album opener “Radio, Radio,” is a head nodder, in which Outasight proclaims his love for music, a love that comes across as unique and sincere. Hell, he even throws an “Award Tour” sample in there, for a little extra charm.

For the most part, all of his songs follow the same pattern: an amazing track, a clever, unique cadence, and a catchy melodious hook to anchor the song. It works. Perfect examples of this template can be heard in songs like, “Good Evening,” “Fame and Fortune,” and the infectious “Love or Confusion?”

I have to say, Outasight and his new LP, Radio New York, is hip-hop for the person who hates hip-hop. This is for the adults who would listen to Gym Class Heroes if they were sixteen, but they aren’t. They’re 26.This is for those who wish K-OS was a bit more down to earth. This is for those who mourn the breakup of the Pharcyde and Tribe. This is who Jason Mraz wishes he was. This is Outasight. And he’s out of sight.

- Jason Reynolds - http://www.okayplayer.com/content/view/6155/86/

88 out of 100

Posted on 07/28/2008
What happens if you mix the Pharcyde and A Tribe Called Quest with Maroon 5 and Jason Mraz? Most would say that the outcome would be either corny or out of sight. I say, it could be corny, but instead it’s Outasight. As in Outsight, the New York born rapper/singer. His new album, Radio New York, is a barrage of harmonic hip-hop and catchy hooks, infused with springtime to make a pretty dope album.

It’s funny, Outasight has an interesting swagger that walks the tightrope of clever and gimmicky. But to his credit, he never tips over into the abyss of triteness. He tiptoes the line well, and creates a “pop” rap that I’m actually not ashamed to listen to. Loud. His tracks are bass heavy, hip-hop laden masterpieces that any rapper would kill to get their hands on. His hooks, which he sings himself, are actually some of the best parts of his songs, not taking away from his verses, but definitely cementing some of these songs into certified hits. The album opener “Radio, Radio,” is a head nodder, in which Outasight proclaims his love for music, a love that comes across as unique and sincere. Hell, he even throws an “Award Tour” sample in there, for a little extra charm.

For the most part, all of his songs follow the same pattern: an amazing track, a clever, unique cadence, and a catchy melodious hook to anchor the song. It works. Perfect examples of this template can be heard in songs like, “Good Evening,” “Fame and Fortune,” and the infectious “Love or Confusion?”

I have to say, Outasight and his new LP, Radio New York, is hip-hop for the person who hates hip-hop. This is for the adults who would listen to Gym Class Heroes if they were sixteen, but they aren’t. They’re 26.This is for those who wish K-OS was a bit more down to earth. This is for those who mourn the breakup of the Pharcyde and Tribe. This is who Jason Mraz wishes he was. This is Outasight. And he’s out of sight.

- Jason Reynolds - http://www.okayplayer.com/content/view/6155/86/