Xodarap, also known as paradox, is a New England based emcee. The symbolism in the name is a nod to the duality of mankind, the yin and Yang, the Gemini. Before the Alias and the wordplay, he’s just Cody Wayne Connell, born May 26th 1992 in Concord NH, raised in Leominster MA, where he made his first professionally recorded music. From 2008-present he can be found on a plethora of underground music, working under the name Young Fresh until 2015, collaborating with the late Vic Vaper & Rilla Ron, while also forming rap groups New Cypher and Nati Nation, and has always been a good friend of King Polo. He has worked with producers such as Mr Goodbarz, Mindz of TMB and Panama Jack. Since 2018 he has been focused solely on his solo music career and is currently working on his first major platform album release. He has been placed top ten in multiple hip hop competitions including speak up contest, and teambackpack twice; respectfully. Every track is intended to carry a completely different vibe and his only musical intention is to educate and entertain the world at the same time.