THE INNER VOICE
A collection born from spirit and soul, a tribute to the inner voice that fuels mindset, ritual, and greatness before the world ever sees it.
Chris “COSeezy” Strachan is a California-based entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of the non-profit organization Kick’n It (KIC), which uses sneaker culture as a vehicle to break down social barriers and support underserved communities
The Meaning Behind MANTRA
You ever feel something before you see it? Like the energy walks in the room before the person does? Thatʼs MANTRA. Itʼs not hype. Itʼs not noise. Itʼs that still, powerful voice inside that says, “You were built for this.ˮ MANTRA is Orrettʼs first drop—a soulful collection of trading cards that capture the mindset, ritual, and unseen fire behind legendary athletes. Welcome to the first drop from Orrettʼs blog. This isnʼt just a post—itʼs a vibe, a frequency for anyone who knows what it feels like to chase greatness from the inside out.
A Legacy Rooted in Family
Let me take you back real quick. Orrettʼs Sports Legacy? It didnʼt start with a business plan. It started with heart. With a name. Orrett. My fatherʼs name, my middle name. A name soaked in island pride, passed down from a Jamaican king who taught me that greatness starts within. Before I knew stats, or autographs, or what a rare card even was… I knew that quiet fire. That unseen drive. That MANTRA.
Why These Cards Are Different
And thatʼs why this collection hits so deep. MANTRA is more than just cardboard and ink. Itʼs about the ritual before the rise. Itʼs Allen Iverson rocking braids and belief in the face of doubt. Itʼs Serena bouncing the ball three times before serving—like her soul is synced to the rhythm. Itʼs Steph Curry doing that tunnel shot every game, every time, reminding himself that faith fuels the follow through. This collection is spiritual. Itʼs sacred.
The Ritual Before the Rise
MANTRA 2Itʼs for the athletes whose real flex is their mindset. The ones who train their thoughts like their muscles. The ones who carry silence like a sword. The ones who FEEL their way through pressure and still deliver. When we started Orrettʼs, it wasnʼt just to sell cards. It was to tell stories. To merge art and aura. To make sure that when a kid holds a card in their hand, they feel more than talent. They feel intention. My wife Volcy is an artist whose brush captures essence, not just image—and brings that to life in every stroke. When we design these cards, especially the MANTRA ones, we ask ourselves: Can you feel the inner voice?Can you hear the whisper that built the legend? So this one is for the thinkers. The feelers. The ones who hear music in the madness. MANTRA is your anthem.
This Is Just the Beginning
Your reminder that greatness doesnʼt start on the scoreboard… It starts in the soul. Because like Pharrell once said, “The best songs come from somewhere you canʼt see.ˮ Same goes for greatness. Stay locked in with us. This is just the beginning. Weʼre not building a brand. Weʼre building a legacy.
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