Citizen Cope

Clarence Greenwood PKA Citizen Cope is a beloved American songwriter, recording artist , performer, and music producer raised in Washington D.C. with roots in rural Texas. Greenwood moved to Brooklyn , NY in the year 2000 where he signed a major record contract and began his professional career , releasing his debut LP , the self titled Citizen Cope in 2002. Greenwood’s recordings have deeply touched many over the years because of his intimate personal lyrics that range from overcoming individual struggle to exploring socially aware themes that are strongly connected by a deep spiritual thread. The music can be challenging to categorize. A good listen usually gives a better perspective in describing the works as it humbly pays inspiration to multiple genres. Three of his multiple RIAA certified Gold Songs came off his second LP the 2004 classic , The Clarence Greenwood Recordings . An LP which phenomenally achieved Gold status and underground hierarchy without spending a single week in the Billboard sales or radio charts. His music has been described as music that touches people souls . Greenwoods latest contributions are The Victory March (2023) and Live From Venus Vol 1 (2024) Greenwood maintains a poets responsibility , revealing himself an uncompromising advocate to the power of love. Culminating in a rare combination of creativity, artistry, and payoff.