Today we’d like to introduce you to Big Brody Ode.
Hi Big Brody Ode, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I’ve been in love with music since I was a kid. The pursuit to never grow up and to just chase what speaks to me has lead me to be the creative that I am.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Definitely not. I had a very unique path. I was born in Toronto then moved to Florida at 10 then Alabama and Jersey before I started my senior year of high school in Brooklyn. I have a Jamaican mother who doesn’t really understand my job or how I got there. I grew up without money. I feel like that’s still a mental challenge I deal with today. I’ve been conditioned to think I can’t afford things I can definitely now afford. Fear of being back in a bad situation has definitely prevented me from taking some chances and I don’t see that changing. However, I’ve made some cautious risks that have definitely worked in my benefit. I work in the music industry and I still get to make my own music separately. It’s a win/win
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I do a lot of things. I’ve been Creative Director for a lot of my own projects and projects through Children Playing Records. That has a lot to do with just having a vision and figuring out how to do the things that need to be done to get us from point A to point B. I’ve worked a couple jobs in the industry. I’ve worked in anti-piracy. I’ve been a blogger, writing reviews, interviews and doing giveaways. I’ve even been an office manager. I have a few more roles I want to do to really complete my infinity gauntlet of skills. I think what sets me apart is people can tell I’m not looking for my job to make me who I am. I’ve always been cool. I have perspective that probably nobody else has based on the way I moved around and my experiences.
I’m proud of being in the industry this long and still being able to be myself. Not becoming an archetype that’s already made or a poser.
The crisis has affected us all in different ways. How has it affected you and any important lessons or epiphanies you can share with us?
Man… Covid gave me time to learn to become a better communicator. I had to learn to listen better. I read “I Hear You: The Suprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships” by Michael S. Sorensen and also “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. I think the root of both of those books is to listen and really make the person you’re interacting with feel seen.
It also taught me that I can’t take time with my loved ones for granted. Life has twists and turns. I’ve gotta be present and make sure my love is felt.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odebroham
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/odebroham
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/odelle-george-perreira-6988a197/
- Twitter: https://www.x.com/odebroham
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OdeBroham
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ode-broham
Image Credits
All photos by Shania Rock