En Route IrelandEn Route is a four track EP from Washington D. C. based rapper and producer Oddisee, released on May 30, 2025 via Mello Music Group marking his return to the label after a stretch of independent releases. Entirely self produced, the EP runs just eleven minutes and serves as a follow up to his 2024 jazz rap EP & Yet Still, arriving almost exactly 365 days later. Stereogum described its premise concisely: each of the four songs "is a reflection of
voice‑like treatment of the Mélodies and “Songs without Words
Sharkett's edit enhances the emotional depth of each song
The poignant lyrics and vibrant instrumentation capture themes of love
showcasing the band’s distinctive sound and storytelling prowess
Written and recorded over roughly two years following his cancelled Wonder tour and public break from music for mental health
The album was well-received by critics and commercial audiences alike
creating an immersive sound experience
all wrapped up in a narrative that intertwines personal stories with broader cultural commentary
and experimental electronics: from the pounding
with some reviewers finding the experimentation rewarding and others lamenting the departure from the rawer energy of the first three albums
The production quality of "Cursed" enhances its dark
and pianist Tyler Henderson on select tracks