At the age of 10 I had written my very 1st rap verse, as well as, my cousin's and I can still remember how excitement and joy filled my spirit. He and I were both bit by the bug of urban cultural expression.

"ODDBALL" initially began as a song that I started recording in 2017. the retro and nostalgic instrumental was one so unique, I never in my most creative dreams had believed I could make sound like a contemporary hip-hop hit. After beginning the record, I put it aside for 3 and a half years before picking it back up and creating a sonically timeless, vibrant, and meaningful masterpiece.

Now that you are here and are reading this, I do appreciate the time and effort you have put forth to get this far and it is because of your support we are going to improve the future of our youth together.

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ODDBALL: Audiobook Series is a project that aims to increase literacy among the children of our communities who struggle with reading and other challenges pertinent to education. 

It is my dream to make music and stories that are culturally relevant and promotes positive messaging that may influence kids in underserved and under-funded communities to feel more confident in classroom/school environments and seek S.T.E.M fields as potential areas of interest, and making their futures become more vivid. 

I have many more visual chapters coming to you and your feedback on each and every chapter and continue to engage in future opportunities  and endeavors that come from and for this series.

With love,

De'Andrell Montrell Powell