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Deserted Oceans

by Def-i

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Iconic New Mexico hip hop artist Def-i drops his highly anticipated sixth studio project, Deserted Oceans.



Continuing 2019’s Dream Trails magic, Def-i teams up once again with veteran SoCal producer and artist Ariano on Deserted Oceans. Titled after a clever twist on where each artist hails from (Def-i from the deserts of New Mexico, Ariano from the beaches of the West Coast), the album is an elevated version of the artistry fans have come to expect from Def-i.



Deserted Oceans showcases Def-I in his prime - His lyrics are purposeful and his wordplay nuanced, laden with intelligent metaphors and double entendre. His MC stylings are multi-faceted, flowing effortlessly from rapid-fire bars to a slowed down cadence. His message speaks naked truth to power, underpinned with hopeful positivity.



The production on the album is moody, raw and heavy with bass. Ariano manages to underscore his hard-hitting production with an ethereal quality that lays a solid foundation for Def-i to – as Ariano puts it – “rap his ass off.”



Deserted Oceans brings together coast-to-coast talent, with features from Atlanta rapper T.R.3 and visuals from Memphis-based visual artist, Nosey42, to features from New Mexico-based violinist Sage Cornelius and poet, writer and artist Tanaya Winder, to West Coast artists Ami Kim, Josh Dominguez, DJ LDontheCut, and of course, Ariano.



Deserted Oceans drops on Ariano’s own Popular Nobody label.

New press:
hiphopdx.com/news/id.54859/title.dxclusive-def-i-ariano-unite-for-deserted-oceans-album

rhymehiphop.com/def-i-deserted-oceans-ariano-album-stream/

All lyrics written by Christopher A. Mike-Bidtah (Def-i) except for guest features.

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released March 6, 2020

Prod. by Ariano

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Def-i Albuquerque, New Mexico

Diné artist 'Def-i' continues to carve out an original niche from introspective and poetic Hip-Hop. Hailing from Albuquerque, NM and emerging from the underground indy rap circuit, Def-i’s eclectic repertoire has provided him with much success and opportunity. Def-i's new album 'Water Edges' releases on Friday, August 19th 2022! ... more

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