Citizen Cope

Citizen Cope
Background information
Birth nameClarence Greenwood
Born (1968-05-20) May 20, 1968 (age 56)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
OriginWashington, D.C., U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, soul, blues rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1991–present
LabelsDreamWorks, Arista, RCA, Independent
Websitecitizencope.com

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]

  1. ^ Greg Prato. "Citizen Cope - Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  2. ^ "Citizen Cope Announces 1st Album In 7 Years, 'Heroin And Helicopters,' Out March 1st On Rainwater Recordings/Thirty Tigers". Music News Net. November 30, 2018. Retrieved January 21, 2019.