ANOTHA ONE, unreleased (and relatively unmixed) banger from NYC in 2024 from Dawg & R. Witnee Shot by SPCD as per usual and edited by R. Witnee Stay tapped in, dropping new videos all month KEEP UP WITH THE MOUTH @fowlm0uth on IG and SFW @sfw.wav More videos coming soon!!! Now we gon post about ODB Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB), born Russell Tyrone Jones on November 15, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York, was a pioneering and unpredictable figure in the world of hip-hop. He was one of the founding members of the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, a group that would go on to reshape the landscape of hip-hop in the 1990s. Known for his unique vocal style, raw energy, and eccentric personality, ODB quickly became a standout figure within the collective. ODB's early life was marked by struggle. Raised in the gritty neighborhoods of Brooklyn, he was exposed to crime, poverty, and hardship from an early age. His upbringing influenced his music, which often reflected his chaotic lifestyle and unfiltered perspective on life. Before pursuing music full-time, ODB had a number of run-ins with the law, which would become a recurring theme throughout his life. In 1993, the Wu-Tang Clan dropped their groundbreaking debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), which cemented their place in hip-hop history. ODB's unorthodox delivery and wild persona were instantly recognizable, and his contributions to tracks like "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" and "C.R.E.A.M." were integral to the album’s success. His eccentric behavior, including his infamous on-stage antics, helped him stand out not just as a rapper, but as a character. Throughout the 1990s, ODB struggled with personal demons, including drug addiction and legal issues. His erratic behavior became widely publicized, most notably when he interrupted the 1998 Grammy Awards to shout out his support for Wu-Tang Clan. Despite his controversies, ODB released solo work that showcased his eccentric talents, with his debut album Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995) being a critical success. The album was praised for its unconventional production and ODB’s unpredictable vocal delivery. ODB’s personal life was just as turbulent as his career. His legal troubles, which included arrests for drug possession, assault, and even escaping from a rehab center, made headlines regularly. In 2004, he tragically died of a drug overdose at the age of 35, just a few years after reuniting with Wu-Tang Clan for their albums The W and Iron Flag. His death marked the end of an era, but his influence on hip-hop is undeniable. ODB remains a beloved and larger-than-life figure in hip-hop culture, known for his unapologetic authenticity and his role in shaping the genre’s evolution.