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ODXC Drops New EP In the Dungeon: Chapter Two Alongside New Single “R T R Freestyle”
“Completely unexpected yet perfectly executed” — GRM Daily
“ODXC’s production remains impressive” — Link Up TV
Fast-rising producer ODXC has returned with his brand-new EP, In the Dungeon: Chapter Two, a six-track collection that incorporates the captivating fusion of drill, hip-hop, grime and R&B that the producer from Tottenham, north London, has become known for. The project also features previous singles “Margins” and “Don’t Reason”. Released last year, the pair of tracks went on to become his most streamed to date and marked him out as an artist to watch out for in 2022.
In the Dungeon: Chapter Two follows up last year’s In the Dungeon: Chapter One. Chapter Two is on track to be even bigger and sees the talented producer once again shine a light on future stars and collaborate with a host of different artists and vocalists from around the UK. And when paired with ODXC’s dynamic and versatile genre-spanning productions, it makes for a fascinating listen from start to finish.
Speaking further on the project, ODXC says, “As a producer, networking is very important to me and during the lockdown this became more apparent. I wanted to create an inclusive platform for all types of artists and genres, shining a light on artists who wouldn’t get the opportunity especially during the lockdown, which was hard for many people. I never like to pigeonhole myself, so the second chapter has a variety of sounds and genres like R&B, grime, rap and drill.”
The project is led by new grime single “R T R Freestyle”, which features north London MC Ben DSP. Elaborating further, ODXC says, “I have always had a love for grime, and I’ve wanted to work with Ben DSP for a while. Ben has been on my radar since I noticed him shelling down shows throughout 2020. This is our first release and not the last. We have great chemistry in the studio, so we will definitely cook up more tracks in the future.” Ben added, “Whenever I hear a grime or grime-inspired beat, it brings playful and fun bars out of me and this was no different. OD’s got good energy, so we just fed off each other really. First of many together I’m sure.”
“R T R Freestyle” and the rest of In the Dungeon: Chapter Two are available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://lnk.to/IntheDungeonChapterTwo.
Aaron makes music about meaningful topics that rocks and grooves – and sometimes it even skanks on a rock steady beat!
His new song ‘Geeks’ has been released on all major music platforms on November 15th. It is an anthem for the heroes of the digital age: computer nerds, also known as geeks. It is driven by an off-beat ska guitar, a sticky bass line and a groovy brass section. The icing on the cake is a jazzy saxophone solo.
“I have always loved Ska, I even saw the Specials, the Selecter and Madness live in their heydays”, says Aaron. “I chose the topic although I am not a geek myself, but I have a lot of sympathy for them. Geeks are often frowned upon because they can be socially awkward, but they are the ones who are building a better world. So I think they deserve an anthem.”
The music video is mostly made up of typography, minimalistic ASCII graphics and heavily pixelated images – it surely looks geeky! Watch it here:
Aaron writes catchy songs that are made for people who like meaningful, uplifting topics and guitar-driven, hand-made sounds. His musical journey started young but it wasn’t until he discovered Bitcoin and became so invested in it that he used music to express his new found joy.
“It’s mostly rock music, with excursions into funk, soul and other styles I grew up with. In general, it’s guitar-driven and hand-made, often with a punkish energy and beatlesque harmonies. What all my songs have in common are meaningful lyrics about being in the here and now, about transforming disturbing emotions into wisdom, about being in the flow, things like that.” says Aaron in an interview.
“I have always been making music and writing songs, starting with a punk rock band when I was 15. However, I never saw it as a career. I played in several bands in my teenage years and my early twenties, but after my media studies in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro I focused on other things. I first worked in TV production and then founded one of the first Internet agencies in Germany. I discovered Bitcoin in 2011 and became fascinated by it. I wrote five books about it, made lots of promotional videos and educational series for Bitcoin and blockchain companies, and organised events. I even wrote some songs about Bitcoin, which became quite popular in the community, like my Reggaeton about the Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. People always liked that my songs are catchy and provocative. It was by the end of 2023 that I decided to go full in on music. It’s what I enjoy the most, so now I want to fully follow my passion.”
Since May 2024, his songs have been streamed more than 250,000 times on Spotify and his music videos have been viewed more than 350,000 times on YouTube.
Read more about Aaron King: http://aaron-koenig.net/press/
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