Odario x Mad Professor - "Double Up"

Odario was born in Guyana and raised in Winnipeg. His latest single sees him teaming with UK dub legend Mad Professor and producer Chaix. "Double Up" is a mixture of hip hop and dub, which obviously work perfectly together. This one feels like it would have been huge when I was in college, as it fits in with the late 90's vibes of artists like Jurassic 5 and Dilated Peoples. Also Bob Marley's Legend was basically given out to all incoming freshmen back then, so sounds like "Double Up" were omnipresent in my college experience. Odario and Mad Professor have come upon a fantastic sound with this one, and we could all use something this wonderfully chill in 2025.

Odario says of his latest single:

“In my music, I’ve always wanted to bridge the sound of my upbringing with where I’m headed. Double Up is personal—it merges the reggae and dub I grew up with through my father’s records, and the hip-hop culture that shaped me as a writer. It feels like I’m standing in both worlds at once, finally connecting the dots.

 “Working with Mad Professor is like studying at the highest level. Every time we’re in the studio, I’m reminded that analog sound carries a soul of its own. Double Up is about growth, freedom, and doubling down on the promises I’ve made to myself as an artist.”

You can listen to "Double Up" below. For more on Odario, check out the artist's website.