Oddisee Ran Half Marathon—Then Performed Full Set At 5,280 Feet Same Day
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 form of excessive).
Denver sits at 5,280 ft above sea degree—one mile to be actual—therefore the nickname “The Mile High City.” He sailed by his set with barely a point out of the altitude, which generally leaves rappers unaccustomed to acting at that top breathless. But, as Oddisee famous onstage, he was “feeling great.”
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 increased at 5,453 ft above sea degree. Needless to say, it was a formidable feat and apparently one thing Oddisee has been doing for awhile. Videos on his Instagram web page present him working by the streets of assorted cities whereas on tour—Arvada included.
Oddisee is at present on the At It Again Tour together with his three-piece band in celebration of The Good Fight‘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 12 months. Prior to that, he launched To What End in 2023 with company like Phonte Coleman, Freeway and Bilal. Of course, he carried out a number of cuts off The Good Fight, which he launched in 2015 by way of Mello music Group, together with “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. Instead of partying into the wee hours of the morning, they’re getting relaxation, staying hydrated and consuming higher.
Just final week, Philly Hip-Hop legend Bahamadia was in Denver for a present, consuming water and consuming fruit earlier than she hit the stage. As she murdered the mic, there was no indication she was combating breath management in any respect. After her set, no she didn’t exit and social gathering, she went again to the resort and rested up for her early morning flight.
Rappers are working, too. Murs, who named his final tour The Last Run, hits the pavement repeatedly. Diplo ran the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon, Lil Nas X accomplished the NYC Half Marathon in 2024 and Eminem used working as a part of his restoration.
Oddisee is one other prime instance of what’s potential with steadiness. Don’t be stunned to see one other Instagram video of him working in a metropolis close to you. Find his full tour dates under.
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