EP 1 - Before We Begin

This short opening episode sets the context for Rising Action Potential — a limited-series hip-hop memoir told through original music and spoken narrative. It explains how to experience the series, what Story Mode means, and where the rest of the project lives beyond the audio.

Think of this as orientation before the story begins.

If you’re ready, move on to Episode 1.

The story doesn’t stop here.

At the Anomalous RAP Archive, you’ll find the official soundtrack and digital booklet derived from this episode, along with collected artifacts that deepen the context. You’ll also find the Anomalous RAP Podcast  — a companion space for reflection, philosophy, and conversation. Some episodes connect directly to the memoir; others explore ideas and moments that surface along the way. Community voices are part of that record — including yours.

Be part of the story. 

🔗 Explore the Archive: Anomalous RAP Archive
🎙️ Between Episodes: Anomalous RAP Podcast
🗂 Soundtrack, Episode Booklet + extras in the Artifact Vault
🎤 Share your voice: record a message for future Episodes

Credits
Written & performed by Andrew: The Anomalous One

What is Rising Action Potential?

Rising Action Potential is a limited-series hip-hop memoir told in three Acts. Each Episode is a twenty-five-minute story woven together through original songs and spoken narrative. Together, they trace the journey of Andrew the Anomalous One — a father, survivor, and strategist rebuilding his life through truth, discipline, and intention.

This is a record of transformation: pain turned into power, memory turned into method, and collective truth carried forward as a blueprint for resistance.

www.AnomalousRapArchive.com

Andrew: 00:00

Welcome to Rising Action Potential. I'm Andrew, The Anomalous One. And before we begin, I just wanna set your expectations. What you're about to hear is a limited series hip hop memoir that weaves spoken narrative and original music into one immersive story. Each episode is a standalone twenty five minute listening experience, but together they form a larger story of resilience, resistance, and reclamation.

Andrew: 00:29

The episode rollout is slow by design because what you're about to hear is just one layer of a much bigger project. You can explore more, find artifacts, and bonus materials at AnomalousRapArchive.com. Also, between episodes, join us over at the Anomalous Rap Podcast where we discuss the ideas and philosophies that shape the art you're about to hear as well as the artists behind it.

Andrew: 00:54

Now with that said, it's time to go into story mode. Remember, this is an immersive twenty five minute listening experience that is meant to be heard from beginning to end, so take a moment to settle in.

Andrew: 01:06

Please get comfortable and silence any distractions because the story of Rising Action Potential starts now.