The Koreatown Oddity

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The Koreatown Oddity
Birth nameDominique Purdy
Also known as
  • Koreatown Oddity
  • KTO
Born1984 (age 39–40)
Koreatown, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupations
Years active2012–present
Labels
  • New Los Angeles
  • Strictly Cassette
  • Architects and Heroes
  • Leaving
  • Stones Throw
Website thekoreatownoddity.bandcamp.com

Dominique Purdy (born 1984), better known by his stage name The Koreatown Oddity, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, writer, and former stand-up comedian from Koreatown, Los Angeles, California.

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Early life

Purdy was born Dominique Purdy [3] in 1984. [4] He is originally from Koreatown, Los Angeles, California. [5] He was raised by his mother, who introduced him to hip hop music. [6] His parents never married and his father lived in Compton, California. [6] While in high school, he performed at the Laugh Factory comedy club at night. [7]

Career

Purdy started releasing his music in 2012. [8] In 2014, he released a studio album, 200 Tree Rings, on New Los Angeles. [9] In 2014, he released a collaborative album with Ras G, titled 5 Chuckles. [10] LA Weekly included him on the "15 L.A. Bands to Watch in 2015" list. [11] In 2015, he released a collaborative album with Mndsgn, titled Vivians. [12] In 2016, he released another collaborative album with Ras G, titled 5 Chuckles: In the Wrld. [13] In 2017, he released a studio album, Finna Be Past Tense, on Stones Throw Records. [6] In 2020, he released a studio album, Little Dominiques Nosebleed, on Stones Throw Records. [14] It received favorable reviews from AllMusic [15] and Pitchfork . [1] Complex included him on the "Best New Artists of the Month" list in June 2020. [16] In 2022, he released a studio album, Isthisforreal?, on Stones Throw Records. [17]

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Singles

Filmography

Feature films

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