Citizen Cope | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Clarence Greenwood |
Born | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | May 20, 1968
Origin | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Genres | Alternative rock, soul, blues rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, producer |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1991–present |
Labels | DreamWorks, Arista, RCA, Independent |
Website | citizencope |
Clarence Greenwood (born May 20, 1968), also known by his stage name, Citizen Cope, is an American singer-songwriter and producer. His music is commonly described as a mix of blues, soul, folk, and rock. Citizen Cope's compositions have been recorded by Carlos Santana, Dido, Pharoahe Monch and Richie Havens. He currently records and produces for his own record label, Rainwater Recordings, which he founded in 2010. He had previously been signed to Capitol, Arista, DreamWorks and RCA.[1] On March 1, 2019, he self-released his first album in six years, Heroin and Helicopters.[2]