Since 2023, his hypnotic blend of wavy raps over futuristic, synth-heavy productions has yielded popular tracks such as “Off Me” and “#salsa #surf,” resulting in a cult following. Ever appreciative of his devoted fan base, the South Dallas rap star invited them to preview his forthcoming album at a stylish, yet private, listening party.
In late July, the Glenn Heights native extended an invitation on social media for a listening experience for Ginger Blonde, hosted by Human Dior and Tell the Truth Records. This was the rapper’s second album of 2025, following his collaboration album, SkyDivin, with producer Jetsonmade (DaBaby’s “Suge,” Jack Harlow’s “What’s Poppin”) in April and appearing on BashfortheWorld’s new album Migo in America.
Normal listening experiences are seldom tailored for fanfare, as most attendees typically consist of music industry personnel. But this was different. The RSVP list would fill within the hour after its announcement. Fans flocked to downtown’s Human Dior clothing store earlier this month, excited for a first glimpse of Ginger Blonde.
Over 100 fans gathered inside Human Dior to await the arrival of Oodaredevil, who casually wore a camo outfit and a sleeveless shirt to combat the Texas heat. Always a man of the people, he personally welcomed everyone in attendance before previewing the album to express his gratitude for their support.
“I appreciate everybody for coming out,” he began while fans cheered. “Y’all catch a drink. Get some merch. Give somebody a hug, whoever you are with. We really finna run this bitch all the way through… and we just gonna vibe out.”
Oodaredevil thanked his team for putting together this album listening party, emphasizing the importance of having a team that is determined to see you win.
“You can't do everything. And also, you don't know everything. I don't know every fucking thing in music. So I need the team to come to me and say, ‘Hey, we should do this for the music. We should do this for the music…’ Love, loyalty and drive. If you have a team member who has no drive, then you can't get anywhere. So just got to keep that drive going,” he told the Observer before things got underway.
Oodaredevil and Human Dior have collaborated in the past. In 2023, the rap star filmed a music video for the song “Doing Me,” which is part of Vol. 3 of his Diary of a Inky Kid series, inside the showroom of the Japanese and European designer. According to Oodaredevil, Ginger Blonde follows eight previous projects that have continuously pushed his creative limits.
“Every song I make don't even sound like the same genre,” he told the Observer when we first interviewed him around the release of Skydivin in April. “I'm breaking barriers every time I record. I won't even record if I'm not breaking a barrier musically.”
Oodaredevil’s journey began on SoundCloud in 2020 with early tracks such as “Yes” and “Xcuseme.” By 2023, esteemed publications like Pitchfork acknowledged “Off Me” as a must-hear rap song of the day that furthered his growing fanbase across the nation. By 2025, Jetsonmade sought him out to collaborate on a mixtape, making him the first Dallas artist the producer had wanted to work with since the late BFG Straap, which made the project even more significant to Dallas.
“It's so important, because the only other artist that worked with Jetsonmade was BFG Straap, RIP Straap, and they was going crazy,” he said. “But you know how that shit go. Everything went on. This is why it's important, because he already knew about the city and knew we had talent. It's just stuff went a certain way. Now it's time to bring that back together the right way.”
Playing Ginger Blonde from his cell phone, the 12-track album began with bouncy production as the rap star rapped an intro that sounded flashy. Excited for what’s to come, the crowd quickly hopped up and down in unison. The second song set the tone of the evening—it’s party time. “Hey, Dallas, Texas, where the fuck are we at?” he shouted.
The album’s content is lighthearted, fitting a smooth vibe that doesn’t delve into personal matters. The mixtape gradually transitions from a low-tempo whisper song to a fast-paced mosh pit anthem. Showcasing his diversity, the album explores various genres to demonstrate that he is distinctly different from other Texas rappers.
While the fans weren’t familiar with the previewed song lyrics, the vibe was magnetic. Many danced, rocked back and forth and displayed other expressions to share their enjoyment. Oodaredevil was more excited to play the next track, as it assured him of attaining greatness one day.
“I am one of the greatest artists and going to be one of the greatest artists, but everything doesn't happen overnight, and the faster you come, the quicker it goes. You know what I mean? It's like a process, steps and takes. I'm totally understandable with the process, and I'm totally open to building more of that love to where the whole city is just rocking with me and everybody else in the city,” he claimed.
He appreciated everyone for coming out to support him. “We're gonna run a few more from the album,” he said.
The album’s conclusion catered to the women with songs that deliver sensual productions and loverboy concepts. A true fan experience, the music’s feedback was genuine. The energy created a necessity to witness Oodaredevil perform the music in concert.
After previewing Ginger Blonde’s tracklist, Oodaredevil continued to elevate the vibe with unreleased music. Four of these unreleased songs were experimental, while remaining true to the evening's vibrant energy. The reaction has Oodaredevil excited for where his sound was headed.
Along with the album preview and unreleased music, fans were treated to special guest appearances by trending acts such as Kino from Fort Worth and Jugg4Monii from Dallas. Their support highlights the growth of the distinctive sound led by Oodaredevil and Kino in DFW hip-hop.
“Everybody not the same,” Kino tells social media host VibeJnkies after the experience. “Everybody's music don't sound the same, especially like me and two O. That type of sound isn't really found out here, outside of us. We're just trying to bring a whole other sound to this shit [while] on some Texas shit.”
For Oodaredevil, the collaboration with his peers creates possibilities. “I feel like it's more about connecting with the people,” he said, “making people feel like we're all in this together.”
SkyDivin, Migo in America and Ginger Blonde are merely the latest additions to Oodaredevil’s 2025 catalog. He plans to continue pushing his music to a broader audience.
“Putting my face everywhere … as many places as I can,” he replied when asked about his plan for the remainder of 2025. “And #1, just creating the best music, but learn certain things, putting my face everywhere, connecting with people to where it's a bigger cult [following], instead of just the ordinary person [listening]. Because the ordinary person, once they see a movement going on, they're accepting toward it, but the cult is what I want to grow. It's a cult that's growing to where it just takes one more and then it's worldwide.”
Ginger Blonde doesn’t have a firm release date yet. Instead, we have two red circles with the letter "O" inside across his social media, a move to keep his fans anticipating the new music until it's ready. BashfortheWorld is coming back to Dallas at The Bomb Factory on Aug. 23; maybe he’ll show up as one of his special guests. Whenever Oodaredevil decides to pop out next, the work-in-progress music is already a high-energy roller coaster ready for its next ride.
