Tavaris Lundy was born December 31st, 1982 in Jackson, Mississippi. In the 7th grade, Tavaris had a dream that he heard thousands of people chanting “Oddessey” while cheering him on stage. He immediately looked up the word to find its meaning; an epic journey, written long ago. As a result, Oddessey, the artist was born. They say “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet”. Oddessey has without a doubt crafted a remarkable piece of work in “The Preparation”. As far as success goes, the opportunity is his for the taking.

“The Preparation” is a fast-paced mix tape filled with positive messages. Oddessey has an intense, passionate flow that he switches up constantly throughout the mix tape. Consider him the T.I.P. of Gospel hip hop. The hunger in his voice is paralleled only by his apparent love for God. Oddessey masterfully covers popular hip hop tracks such as “One Blood” and “Swagger like Us” on this compilation. Stand out tracks on “The Preparation” include “Lake of Fire” and “For God I Live”. “Lake of Fire” is a energetic track led by a powerful guitar riff and ingenious chorus: “You don’t wanna see the lake of fire boy/ Ay man it’s hot off in Hell and dats no lie boy/ You don’t wanna see the lake of fire boy/ Don’t wanna keep doin’ wrong and be a Hot Boy”. In the verse, Oddessey raps “When I heard about Christ, it made me wanna get it right/ If I slip and I fall, look I’m getting back up/ Cuz I really gotta make it even though the road rough”. “For God I Live” is for the hood. Here, Oddessey explains that instead of dying over a color or a rag he would rather live and die for God. Oddessey touches on topics people don’t want to talk about. He delivers these messages with biblical metaphors over tough southern beats.

Oddessey has a bright future ahead of him. A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step; take a walk with Odessey…

Download “The Preparation here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dtmmh5zolzy
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/oddessey2010
Booking/Info Manager: Rita Ousley (901) 438 – 0331

Tuesday, September 29th is the final audition for roles in Yung Image’s music video “Trouble on the Dance Floor”. This call is for those we were not able to see at the first casting call and those who responded to our casting calls thereafter. You should also come out if you were not able to make it to our first call. This audition will take place at 123 Burger Shot Beer in New York, NY at 4:30pm-9pm. The address is 738 10th avenue between 50th and 51st streets. We will be stationed downstairs. Please let us know if you will be available.

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The Sept. 8th casting call for Yung Image’s “Trouble on the Dance Floor” music video was a major success. Thank you to everyone that responded. It was a pleasure meeting you all. Due to the overwhelming response, we have decided to schedule a second audition for those we could not reach yesterday. The date will be set as soon as possible. There are still open roles. Please continue to correspond with us at: brooklyn.collectiv@gmail.com