ODC never fails to wow the crowd and his new single “Pull Up” featuring 4 Eva Noir just raised the bar for most hip-hop artists out there in the industry. His versatile design, together with credible lyricism, is the source of his burgeoning popularity among the hip hop movement. The artist explores a wide variety of subjects in his works and often integrates them into his music videos.
The musical structure in “Pull Up” is kept simple and balanced with the digital grooves to concentrate on the power of the bars. The hypnotic soundscape offers ample artistic space for artists and the audience as well. While the potential hook keeps the listeners focused, the ODC meanders through the entire track with his eclectic delivery. The balance between the rhythm and lyrical flow goes hard as the track progresses.
ODC is making a huge wave in the music industry with his exceptional tracks that have had a profound effect on the listener’s mind with powerful lyrics. The subject matter or the core theme of his songs comes from the artist’s view of life and his experiences. With a relatable approach and expressive bars, the lyrics reflect the artist’s ability and sense of hip hop and rap. The artist’s prior songs, such as “Robbin’ the game” and “Finesse” provide identical vibes along with the artist’s prolific musicality.
The busy artist was kind enough to have an interview with us sharing his thoughts and aspirations for the future. Here is what he had to say:
Thank you for speaking with us at African Hype. What’s the first thing you hope new listeners feel when listening to your music?
The first thing I’d like new listeners to feel when they hear my music is a vibe that feels new yet familiar at the same time. I want people’s first reaction to be “who’s that!? He’s dope!”
Congratulations on your new release “Pull Up”. What is the motivation behind such a lyrically rich and melodically unique single?
Thank you. The hook of the song was inspired by a section of a verse that I had written for another song I was working on. I really liked the repetition and variation on the “pull up” phrase so I decided to try it on another beat that I’d made and it just gelled. As for the lyrically rich element, I have to thank my bro 4 Eva Noir for the fire verse which just set off the 2nd half of the song.
How did you come up with the name, Odc?
ODC is my abbreviated play on the word odyssey. That actually how my stage name is pronounced, odyssey. I went with ODC because life is a journey, it’s an adventure that takes you to and through different places both physically and within yourself. So what a more fitting word to attach to my music career?
Was there anyone or anything in particular that pushed you to pursue music?
Yes, I’ve been fortunate to have come across people in my life that could see my potential and encouraged me to not limit myself in terms of who I could become. I’d always had a talent for rapping and I started making songs for fun. And then some family and friends that I shared that music with encouraged me to look at it more seriously.
If you didn’t like music what would you like to do?
If music wasn’t the itch, then I’d definitely be involved in some sort of entrepreneurial venture or who knows, I could even have decided to be a Twitch streamer.
What are your views on the modern hip hop industry?
I have mixed views on the current state of hip-hop. For the most part I think it’s great that artists are being more innovative in their approach to music, and that the box for what is hip-hop/rap isn’t as rigid these days. On the other hand though I do feel that there’s a lower standard sometimes and that results in some gimmickry from clout chasers. Whether you make conscious rap or you’re about making vibes hits, the common thing that needs to be there is a real love and passion for the game and advancing it.
Do you have any dream collaborations? Who are they?
I’d love to work with Freddie Gibbs, Pusha T, Travis Scott, Chris Martin from Coldplay and a whole bunch of other artists across genres.
For our final question, is there anything else you would like to add?
Yeah, definitely keep an ear and an eye out for more music from ODC, I plan to drop a record every 2 months this year and just have more content out. Keep track of this by following me on Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.
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Montreal-based pop sensation and LGBTQ activist Van Hechter is back with “Boy Problems,” a stunning new single. The track merges his signature upbeat charm with rare emotional depth. Hechter, known for hits like “Disco Brother,” “Hot Damn,” and “Love Elastic,” reveals a new side to his magnetic electro-pop personality, offering a message that is both radiant and raw.
At 4 minutes and 24 seconds, “BoyProblems” is a bilingual (French & English) eruption of glitter, melancholy, and empowerment. It’s built on irresistible synths, glossy production, and pulsing basslines. The song invites listeners into a world where heartbreak beats in rhythm with liberation. The melodies feel euphoric on the surface, yet are stained with a haunting vulnerability, proving that dancing and deep feeling can exist together.
At its core, the song is a manifesto about refusing to settle for half-love. Van delivers lyrics that make you sway, smile, and suddenly pause; the truth stings. If love isn’t loud, real, and fully given, he’d rather walk away. It’s a reminder wrapped in rhythm: loving yourself means refusing the small version of what you deserve.
Filled with Hechter’s signature humor, glamour, and optimism, “Boy Problems” is a club anthem and a soul-stirrer all at once. The bilingual lyrics expand its emotional reach. The track feels at home anywhere, from Parisian dance floors and New York rooftops to headphones on a bus or speakers at Pride.
This is a jam that makes you feel like you’re flying, free from pretense. It’s definitively dance-pop and unmistakably Van Hechter, though the smile has a real heartbeat underneath. Listeners will hear that signature flair; he’s still cheeky, stylish, and unapologetically queer. His artistry is simply sharpened with new emotional honesty. This is a growth moment, delivered with a wink and a synth hook.
“Boy Problems” is a significant step beyond a simple catchy single. It’s a toast to self-worth. A glittering rebellion against lukewarm love. A reminder that the dance floor can be a place to heal. This sonic centerpiece belongs on your playlist, and on your friends’ too.
Sometimes a song shows up like that friend who kicks open the door without knocking, grinning and saying, “get your shoes, we’re leaving.” “Tule Tule,” the new single from South Sudanese artist TR Craze featuring Jamaican-UK rapper Caine Marko, moves exactly like that. The track is bold and charged, carrying the weight of lived experience while stomping over a dark, menacing drill beat that feels built for the streets as much as the club.
TR Craze’s backstory reads like a movie script Hollywood studios would fight over. He was born in South Sudan, shaped by the trauma of civil war, and pushed into the harsh realities of refugee life. He literally survived the treacherous routes through Libya and across the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. This man distills survival into rhythm. On “Tule Tule,” you can feel that heart, that urgency, and that fire in his delivery, channelled into a raw, assertive drill performance that cuts through even if you don’t understand a single word of the opening verse. At its core, “Tule Tule” is a raw, assertive drill track that isn’t afraid to bare its teeth.
The word “Tule” comes from Nuer. It refers to youth games and the electric thrill of chasing something, whether that’s victory, joy, or destiny. TR Craze uses that spirit like a drumbeat beneath his voice. The choruses hit with a communal, call-and-response warmth but here that playfulness is flipped into a gritty, chant-like hook – “Tule Tule” – that feels like the rallying cry of a crew on the move. Even without translating the lyrics, the tone tells you everything. This is about motion, pursuit, celebration, and refusing to stay stuck in the past, all wrapped in an unapologetic, high-adrenaline atmosphere. Lyrically, the track leans into street life, dominance and crew loyalty, matching the tension in the beat.
Behind them, producer Kyxxx builds a dark, tense soundscape, stitching drill drums with Brazilian bounce and Bhangra-flavoured rhythmic elements that keep the track constantly on edge. The result is a gritty, energetic and unapologetic atmosphere that pulls you straight into their world.
Then Caine Marko slides in for the second verse, and the whole energy pivots into a sharp, swagger-heavy bounce. His flow is clean but gritty, confident and confrontational, shifting between braggadocio and sly charm.
“She knows I’m a wolf and I run the pack,” he starts, classic alpha talk, but delivered with a laid-back grin. “She come first like running track,” he continues, flipping between affection and athletic metaphors like a man who’s too used to moving fast.
Then he opens up the verse more: “Doing dirt and getting with a bitty, I only pretty… then back to the city. Got me some liquor then it got me some weed.” It’s lifestyle rap, but the reckless, unapologetic kind. It’s the messy, outside-at-night, live-in-the-moment vibe that balances TR Craze’s more grounded narrative. When he ends with “you going to hang with the gang,” the energy snaps into a group-hyped finale, a reminder that music like this isn’t meant to be consumed alone, underlining the crew-first loyalty at the heart of the record.
“Tule Tule” works because it blends worlds without softening its raw, street-hardened edge. It merges East African emotion, Caribbean-UK swagger, drill and hip-hop grit, Brazilian and Bhangra textures in Kyxxx’s production, diaspora storytelling, and a spirit of joy that refuses to be dimmed by pain.
Let “Tule Tule” run while you’re walking, cooking, texting, or plotting big dreams – or getting ready to step out with your crew.