Music
True story
His third installment is a EP that stricktly contains songs about his vibrant lovelife. Produced by some of the best producers (RD Music, FreeThePrinceOfBeatz) and joined by talented vocalists such as Cinnamon Brown and Rojay he managed to create a diverse and soulful EP that will probably touch anyone who is ever been in love. Not one to be slowed down by boundaries or physical borders he is probably one of the few European mc’s who can deliver such an international sounding project without losing his own Capeverdean/Dutch roots. The True Story EP is a premier in Europe and showcases the globalisation and creative freedom of today’s artists. 2 videos coming soon to accompany this EP.
The Forrest Gump Tape
After years of doing collaborations and songwriting for other artists Ollie finally dropped his first solo mixtape. Inspired by the classic movie, a small yet talented team of beatsmiths were rounded up to provide the backdrop for a raw and honest solo debut.To top it of DJ TLM, arguably the best hiphop DJ in the country, blended the tracks in true mixtape fashion. The Forrest Gump of the dutch hiphop scene had finally made a mark.
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Gut Music
Combine three likeminded MC's with different lifestories with one of the best european producers, lock 'm up in a small studio in the heart of Amsterdam Southeast and this is what happens:GUTMUSIC. Sparked up by remix of the track This Is My Life by Ollie these 4 individuals decided to join forces and drop a raw collection of hip hop gemstones. All from the heart, all honest, all real.
Video's
Ollie - Let Go Part 1
Let Go part 1 feat. Rojay is the first video to accompany the “True Story EP”. It’s the story of a break up gone sour and elaborates on all the emotions Ollie went through to accept the fact the particular relationship was definitely over. The Song is Produced by ThePrinceOfBeatz The video was directed by Ilija Bastiaans, Camera: Evert, Make-up: Kami Photography, Edit: ChelChel Media.
Ollie - Too much weight
This is Ollie's first official solo-video. Shot by Idiot_Geek, it featured visuals of Ollie's birthplace Alkmaar,Holland. Known for keeping it close to himself Ollie chose to shoot the video in the house he lived in at the time as well as the in front of the house he grew up in.It was a well carried out example of the "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" mentallity Ollie has been credited for throughout his career.
Redlight Boogie - Welcome Me In ft. Heltah Skeltah & Ollie
Redlightboogie is considered a legend in the dutch hiphop scene. This is an official remix of his first single of the Dirty Money, Clean Hands album. The production is done by beatsmith/producer XPLZT, also responsible for a big part of the productions on The Forrest Gump tape. Ollie did a respectable 12 bars featuring at the end of the track
GUTMUSIC - 101 SESSIE
Ollie, as a part of the GUTMUSIC movement, made an appearance on the biggest hiphop show in The Netherlands: 101barz Studiosessions. It was raw,uncut and a showcase of his lyrical capabilities on the mic.
Ali Tcheelab feat Ollie - San Pedro
Ollie's first big international record was alongside Belgian crooner Ali Tcheelab. Ollie (at the time still known as Colombo) wrote most of the song's lyrics, did the melodic compositions and also made a guest appearance on the final version. This song got heavy rotation on TMF Belgium and all the major radiostations in Belgium and Luxembourg. It even made it to the Belgium charts and was the perfect warm-up single for Ali Tcheelab's album.
the Proov - feel the heat (welcome to Masterdam)
The first official track and video Ollie ever appeared in: The official Nike 2000 European Socer Tournament anthem. The video contained cameos by legendary dutch soccerplayers Clarence Seedorf and Edgar Davids. Still the most expensive video in dutch popmusic history.Ollie was asked to write the hook and do a guest appearance on the Proov's joint off their now classic 'Traditions' LP.