A poet, author, public speaker and philanthropist, Jacksonville, Florida’s Roderick “Odd?Rod” can now add recording artist to his list of many accomplishments. On his debut CD, The Art of Plain English, Odd?Rod does what he does best, serve up a hearty plate of soul food that is sure to please his listeners, new and old. Odd?Rod’s troubled childhood with a drug addicted mother, absentee father and the tragic death of his older brother have been well documented
in his writings and public speaking and on The Art of Plain English, he chronicles those experience through poetry and song, while offering the listener hope and redemption. No subject is taboo as he explores domestic violence on "Sign Language", God’s mercy on Seen Me Then, the AIDS epidemic on "Unicorn" and groupies on the infamous "Sunday Morning". On "Suggestions", he and Moe the Poet trade verses on their experiences speaking at rehabilitation centers where Odd?Rod’s own mother was a member of the audience. The first single, "Pretend/Caterpillars" featuring Baba and production from illClinton is a bittersweet account of platonic friends who find comfort with one another after failed relationships. And he gives crowd favorite, "Amplifier", a new twist with a hard rock edge and vocals. Overflowing with sincerity, candidness and honesty The Art of Plain English is a must have for lovers of poetry, music and truth.
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