Outasight
Pop · US · Active since 1983

Outasight

High-energy pop-rap that feels like a permanent summer vacation. Soulful hooks, indie-rock guitars, and infectious grooves for the best night of your life.

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Outasight delivers a sound that is essentially sunshine captured in a digital file. It is a vibrant, high-definition collision of classic soul warmth and modern pop precision. Imagine the grit of a New York rap background smoothed over by the melodic sensibilities of a 60s pop obsessive. The music is defined by its relentless optimism, featuring big, brassy horn sections, shimmering synths, and choruses that feel like they were written specifically to be shouted by a festival crowd.

What truly sets him apart is the fluid movement between rapping and singing. He doesn't just feature on tracks; he inhabits the space between genres, blending the rhythmic urgency of hip-hop with the harmonic richness of Motown and the punchy energy of indie rock. His production often leans into 'Future Vintage' territory, using modern drum programming to anchor sounds that feel like they could have been pulled from a dusty vinyl crate in a Yonkers basement.

Start with 'Tonight Is The Night' for the quintessential 2010s pop-rap anthem, then move into the 'Big Trouble' album to hear how he integrates funk and soul into his high-energy template. It is the perfect soundtrack for anyone who wants the swagger of hip-hop without the heavy themes, prioritizing pure, unadulterated fun and melodic catharsis.

Richard Andrew Conte (born February 17, 1983), better known by his stage name Outasight, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer born and raised in Yonkers, New York. Though he is considered a pop artist, he is influenced by other genres such as hip hop, rock, and soul music. His debut album, Nights Like These (2012), featured the platinum-selling "Tonight Is The Night". He spent the next few years on the road performing at festivals such as Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, and Vans Warped Tour. His follow up album, Big Trouble, was released in October 2015, which produced the singles "The Wild Life" and "The Boogie". On August 18, 2017, he released his third studio album Richie, with his fourth studio album, Future Vintage Soul, released on October 19, 2018.
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