Citizen Cope

Clarence Greenwood, known as Citizen Cope, is a singer-songwriter and producer whose unique blend of blues, soul, hip hop, folk, and rock has garnered a loyal following and led to collaborations with major artists. After securing his first major record deal with Capitol Records in 1997, Citizen Cope went on to define a distinct sound blending blues, soul, hip hop, folk, and rock. Following his signing with DreamWorks, he released his self-titled debut album Citizen Cope in 2002. His career progressed with the critically acclaimed The Clarence Greenwood Recordings in 2004, an album he also produced, and Every Waking Moment in 2006.

The latter debuted at an impressive number 69 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant early milestone in his recording career. A pivotal moment in Citizen Cope’s career arrived in 2010 with the establishment of his independent record label, Rainwater Recordings, granting him complete creative control over his artistic output. He subsequently released The Rainwater LP that same year, marking it as the label’s inaugural release. His distinctive compositions have also garnered widespread recognition from fellow artists; in 2002, legendary guitarist Carlos Santana recorded Cope’s song ‘Sideways’ for his album Shaman, later inviting Greenwood to perform the track live on his 2003 European tour.

Citizen Cope has consistently delivered new music to his dedicated fanbase, releasing One Lovely Day in 2012, followed by Heroin and Helicopters in 2019. He continued this prolific output with The Pull of Niagara Falls in 2021 and his most recent album, The Victory March, released in 2023. Through these releases, he continues to evolve his signature genre-bending sound, solidifying his reputation as a versatile singer-songwriter and producer whose work remains highly sought after for its emotional depth and unique artistic vision.