Follow Billboard. All rights reserved. It's been a minute -- nearly 3. That interim also saw Greenwood reconcile with his father before he passed away three years ago. And I was having kind of a block for a while; I recorded some of the songs, like, four or five times. They say it's not rocket science, but I'm beginning to think it is. Life is not an easy thing, but we need to look for a commonality of love and empathy that can conquer even the worse situations. They don't go well with musicians,'" Greenwood recalls. Despite that, he did take his first helicopter ride recently, transported to a show in Jamaica.

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We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. In 15 years of touring, he has built a devout following and his music has become the soundtrack to the lives of those who have embraced it. His first album in seven years, Heroin and Helicopters March , tackles personal and cultural themes based around societal struggles, political manipulation, relationships, self awareness, and spiritual enlightenment. Cope saw meaning in the comment, reflected in the current epidemic of addictions that plague our world, not just to substances but to conflict, handheld devices, social media, and the lure of not having to work hard to get places fast. He observed a thread being woven, where mass production has trumped quality goods and shortcuts in life have become commonplace, enticing people to step over others for self-enrichment. Listen to Citizen Cope now.
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Clarence Greenwood born May 20, , also known by his stage name, Citizen Cope, is an American songwriter, producer and performer. He currently records and produces for his own record label, Rainwater Recordings, which he founded in Greenwood was initially the DJ for Washington, D. He was signed to Capitol Records in In , he released The Clarence Greenwood Recordings , which he also produced. Every Waking Moment followed in also self-produced , and debuted at 69 on the Billboard chart. In , Greenwood decided to establish his own record label, Rainwater Recordings. The move allowed him full creative control over his music and career.
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