He hails from Memphis, Tennessee and his music is a mixture of blues, soul, folk and rock all tied up in his own unique sound. I happened upon him by pure lucky accident.
A number of his songs have been recorded by Carlos Santana, Dido, Pharoahe Monch and Richie Havens just to name a few. No he is NOT mainstream but his voice, lyrics, music and talent have caught the eye of many a fan, including myself.
" What's clear when you listen to Cope's own music now, years after he sat transfixed in front of his stereo speakers, is that he *is* ordained. Or touched. Or blessed. Or however you want to say it: The man has the gift."
" And even when he sings about politicians "ordering the killing of innocent civilians," there's still the background chant of "Without you I've been all alone." It's the sound of Cope connecting with himself, connecting with the one he loves, and most profoundly, connecting with the listener."
You may have heard a few of his songs in some of your favorite movies or TV shows without even knowing who it was.
One of my favorite songs, 107 degrees is in the movie Lincoln Lawyer
Another great song is Sideways - To me, it's about how someone comes along in your life and completely takes you by surprise and the feelings you have for them :)
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