Cope citizen citizen cope s debut album quite different from todays cope tunes, the debut album consists of a unique sound that nobody has been able to emulate. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The album tackles cope s personal struggles with religion, political manipulation, hollowness in the entertainment world, and spiritual. The record boasts a lengthy cast of session musicians. Backstage at the 2019 crossroads guitar festival, songwriter and guitarist citizen cope talks preparing for a performance at the festival, the impact of the blues, the place of the guitar solo in modern music, and tapping into the emotional and spiritual side of. Citizen cope the clarence greenwood recordings 2004, cd. New citizen cope album heroin and helicopters out now. On his debut album, cope nee clarence greenwood, former dj for the rap group baseheadsounds at times like both a younger, drawling sting and a folksy wyclef jean as he sings. View all records by citizen cope for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. Heroin and helicopters by citizen cope, released 01 march 2019 1. I find it interesting how he is overlooked in the music industry, this guy is truly a underrated musician. Create a custom radio station from your favorite songs by citizen cope on iheartradio. This highly literate singersongwriter, who also works as an artist and a poet, was the first nonworld music artist to be signed to peter gabriels real world records. On one lovely day, the memphisborn singersongwriter fills humble scenes and everyman stories with a hearttugging glow thanks to his vocals grainy, oddly tender quality.
The track contact features meshell ndegeocello and let. Although the tone of the album may be a bit more raw and aggressive than those you might expect to hear from cope today, this album clearly defines the musical roots of citizen cope. He is currently touring and promoting his latest album, the rainwater lp, released on amazon mp3 on february 8, 2010, elsewhere digitally february 9, 2010, with a. Studio albums 6 alternative pop soul neosoul indie pop pop rock. Its a long gap, but citizen cope never followed a straight path, so such a relaxed gait suits him. Citizen cope is the eponymous second album by american recording artist citizen cope. Citizen cope is the pseudonym of clarence greenwood, an american musician. Citizen cope is both a person singersongwriter clarence greenwood and an acousticdriven band. Backstage at the 2019 crossroads guitar festival, songwriter and guitarist citizen cope talks preparing for a performance at the festival, the impact of the blues, the place of the guitar solo in modern music, and tapping into the emotional and spiritual side of connecting thru song. His music is often a mix of blues, soul, folk, and rock. Citizen cope spent the 90s recording occasionally but only producing one album, 1992s cope citizen. Ponderous, unfinished, and pointless when its at its worst, the album citizen cope singersongwriter clarence greenwoods alias fought so hard for is filled with metaphors and characters that are murky. If there were such a thing as an urban beatnik, citizen cope, aka clarence greenwood, would be it. Let the drummer kick from his 2002 album citizen cope achieved riaa gold disc status.
Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v related v. Citizen cope the clarence greenwood recordings music. The clarence greenwood recordings by citizen cope on. Apr 12, 2016 citizen copes debut selftitled debut record was released in 2002. The track contact features meshell ndegeocello and let the drummer kick. The rainwater lp is citizen cope s fourth studio album, released 8 february 2010 on amazon mp3, and digitally released elsewhere on 9 february 2010, and instores on 2 march 2010 the album is produced by cope clarence greenwood and it is the first record released under his own record label. Req citizen cope discography 2002 2012 mp3 m4a 192 320. Citizen cope released this album bearing his stage name in january of 2002 under dreamworks records. Love, citizen cope is a musical mixologist, fusing sluggish hiphop beats with mellow piano melodies and newschool blues with easylistening pop. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of dreamworks. The rainwater lp is citizen cope s third commercial release and first in over three years. Give one listen to the clarence greenwood recordings and you might have a guess at why dreamworks mishandled citizen cope.
Every waking moment citizen cope to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Despite the time between records, cope s music has been very present in the tvfilm world and on the live circuit where he sold over 100,000 tickets on his 2008 tour his last major us tour. Clarence greenwood born may 20, 1968, 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. Greenwood first broke into the music business by appearing on albums by marylandbased rapper. Album the clarence greenwood recordings, citizen cope. Jan 29, 2002 citizen cope released this album bearing his stage name in january of 2002 under dreamworks records. Clarence greenwood speaks a language that resonates beyond his lyrics mellow street poetry.
Citizen cope s compositions have been recorded by carlos santana, dido, pharoahe monch and richie havens. Listen to citizen cope soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create brooklyn. The clarence greenwood recordings citizen cope songs. The rainwater lp is citizen cope s fourth studio album, released 8 february 2010 on amazon mp3, and digitally released elsewhere on 9 february 2010, and instores on 2 march 2010. Citizen cope s debut selftitled debut record was released in 2002. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Citizen cope biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Find citizen cope discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Citizen cope toads place 10192010 new haven connecticut 01 off the ground.
Raised in washington dc, his music career took flight after moving to brooklyn, ny. Citizen cope is set to go back on tour, with his full band, in late january through the end of february 2009. Citizen cope tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. Clarence greenwood born may 20, 1968, also known by his stage name, citizen cope, is an. Citizen cope background the man who came into this world as clarence greenwood before redefining his musical identity and rechristening himself citizen cope got his start working with washington, d.
Citizen cope stick figure, citizen cope aka clarence greenwood is a grassroots songwriterproducer who has released six studio lps and sold over 1m records in the us, despite never being embraced by most mainstream media. An as complete as possible discography for citizen cope with tracklistings, lyrics and background info. Born clarence greenwood, citizen cope is an american songwriter, producer, and performer. Stream tracks and playlists from citizen cope on your desktop or mobile device. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Citizen cope albums, songs, lyrics and more at songmeanings. I have been wanting you for so long i have been wanting you for so long so long i been down i been down a different road i been out i have been out of control girl. Everything on heroin and helicopters is exceedingly mellow its title, borrowed from a phrase uttered by his old collaborator carlos santana, doesnt capture the records vibe at all and so casual, its a wonder that it took citizen cope so long to finish the record, but its consistency is a testament to the singersongwriter. Citizen cope the clarence greenwood recordings vinyl. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Citizen cope heroin and helicopters full album youtube.
Concerts in the live music archive are available for download and streaming in formats including flac, mp3. View all albums and help us complete citizen cope discography. This weeks download comes from citizen cope and his forthcoming album, heroin and helicopters. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Dec 26, 2012 citizen cope licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of dreamworks. Citizen cope clarence greenwood is an american songwriter, producer and performer. Heroin and helicopters arrives seven long years after one lovely day, the 2012 album that gave citizen cope his highestcharting hit. Youre walking down the street youve got this white chevy lumina undercover checking you to see theyre checking your i. The clarence greenwood recordings citizen cope to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Download citizen copes new song, justice radio milwaukee. His music is commonly described as a mix of blues, soul, folk and rock. On his debut album, copenee clarence greenwood, former dj for the rap group baseheadsounds at times like both a younger, drawling sting and a folksy. Santana was at a citizen cope show at san franciscos fillmore when he told cope to stay away from the two h s heroin and helicopters, saying both had fatal results for people in music. His unique messageoriented selftitled debut is in the spirit of music by wyclef jean and arrested development, but rich in his own brand of underground street stylings, which find their flavor in the sounds and soul of the deep south.