Tavaris Lundy a.k.a. Oddessey was born Dec. 31st 1982 in Jackson Mississippi; he was raised in many different states due to his father serving in the military. While growing up he faced many issues due to his parents splitting up such as him and his siblings having to be in and out of shelter homes in Anniston, AL. Though many of life’s challenges presented itself he always knew he was special and had a deep passion for God and music. While attending school in Jacksonville, AL it was then he discovered that he had the ability to write songs. As more issues took place causing him to move once again to Lineville, AL with his father it was here were he continued to grow both as a man and artist and cut his first song entitled “Round for Round”. After gaining confidence and making more songs Oddessey quickly learned that his talent could go farther than he had ever imagined putting each song out for his entire neighborhood to listen to. Soon after he linked up with local artist J-Roc and became ½ of the duo Kudzu Boys under the management of Victor Mclain. Kudzu Boys recorded and released their 1st single entitled “Break Em Off” around the summer of ‘05.
As time went by Oddessey began to follow his heart and go back to his first passion and love which was God. He continued to make music but started leaning towards the inspirational side which would cause Kudzu Boys to split 2 years later. In the summer of 2007 Oddessey released his 1st studio album entitled “Gospel Music 2010”. He continued to inspire youth in both the street and church realm, while gaining more experience by performing at neighborhood functions, churches, and even bigger events such as the Holy Hip-Hop Awards in 2008. Now with his career looking as promising as ever he has teamed with Musik Mogul, Inc. founded by Ricko aka No.1 Draft Pick, to drop his most recent mixtape “The Preparation”, which features blazing’ tracks Musik Mogul Incorporated, Swagga Like Us (Mogul Mixx) and Like Christ. In March of 2009, while deployed to Kuwait, serving in the US Army, he opened for Fabo of D4L. Although deployed, he continued to sharpen his craft by performing weekly at open mic nights and other events. In addition to being featured on collaboration tracks “Let Me Know” and “The Realists” with artists Lil 40, McFly and J Soul.
Oddessey continues to be an active leader and voice to the youth around the country. Many ask where does the name Oddessey come from?, as told best by this talented artist himself, the name Oddessey stems from a dream he had in 7th grade where he heard thousands chanting “Oddessey” while cheering him on stage. He immediately looked up the word to find its meaning which is an epic journey written long ago and thus was born Oddessey, the artist. “Everyone’s life is a journey but now the Oddessey begins…”