On “You & Me Ties,” Oddateee leans into the indie surf-rock zone—delivering a Scooby-Doo-meets-Tarantino vibe that’s equal parts rugged and playful. Inspired by Harald Dela Cruz’s guitar licks, the track sounds like a late-night jam session on a desert highway, fueled by stoner rock energy and hip-hop hustle.

THE LOST UNION CITY SESSIONS

YOU & ME TIES

Classic boom-bap underscored by silky blues-guitar layers and warm analog synths.

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Feelin' it

FEELIN' IT (feat. Lone)

Rob Grimmer grew up marinated in sound. Pops was a music teacher and a studio owner, so the crib was always teeming with creative energy and late-night jams. By his teens, Rob had already transformed an old chicken coop into a makeshift recording spot—foreshadowing the DIY ethos that would guide his career. After spending over 14 years grinding at a record store, running an in-house label, and founding a music publishing company, Rob stepped back to focus on fatherhood, eventually relocating to Lucerne, Switzerland. Now, at 49, he’s reigniting his passion and linking back up with some of the cats who shaped his early career.

Back in the day, Rob made waves as part of TALEN, dropping three EPs on Mouthwatering Records between 2009 and 2010. Those releases featured heavy-hitters like Lady Saw, Sizzla, Cutty Ranks, and Oddateee—blurring the lines between Future Dancehall, Post-Step, and everything in between. In 2012, Rob laid down the seeds for The Lost Union City Sessions in Union City, New Jersey—retreating from the routine of everyday life to dive deep into his craft alongside Lone from the Mudslingaz Crew. These recordings sat on ice for a full decade before Rob dusted them off and gave them fresh life.

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