We Are Oaklandish: Seiji Oda
What does collaborating with Oaklandish mean to you?
As a kid who grew up getting Oaklandish for Christmas, it’s truly an honor.
You have a unique sound, what inspires it?
I’m inspired by bay pillars like Mac Dre, Hiero / Souls of Mischief, The Jacka.
Erykah Badu, Dilla, Nujabes heavily inspire my production.
What's your favorite album (no skips) to listen to?
Right now, Glitter by Pasteboard it’s a Japanese shoegaze album.
What’s it like being a musical artist in Oakland?
I’m back and forth to LA, so whenever i come home it’s always a breath of fresh air. it’s really a resurgence right now in the music scene. So many hella raw individuals innovating and doing great shit in and outside of Oakland.
Where is your favorite place to eat in the town?
Phnom Penh, Cambodian restaurant on Macarthur. The spot!
What is your favorite spot in Oakland to walk and/or clear your mind?
The gardens by the lake.
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Oakland is diverse and Oakland is proud. 'We Are Oaklandish' is a storytelling project created to highlight just that.
These are stories that shed light on the different experiences, memories, and opinions of the people in the city we all love. They are people who give our city its oddball spirit, its passion for justice, and its creative vigor. They lift us up with laughter, peace, nourishment, and authentic hard work.
They make us proud to call this town our home. They are Oaklandish.
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