After several weeks and several hundred downloads of 808s & Rock Greats, Cozzabags has released a video discussing the album; talking on the reasons for using the Kanye West, 808s concept, the decision to use Rock anthems for sampling, artists … Continue reading Cozzabags – 808s and Rock Greats – About the album
The latest mixtape by Cozzabags is a 15 track offering, called 808s and Rock Greats. The mixtape is inspired in part by the Kanye West album, 808s and Heartbreak, with the twist of using samples of well known Rock songs alongside the 808 Drum Machine. Where as the Kanye West album mood was melancholic and harrowing, this takes the opposite approach. Several songs have received acclaim prior to the mixtape release, including This Town being featured on well respected Tone Deaf Mixtape (#61), as well as making it to number 2 on the Triple j Unearthed Hip Hop charts. On … Continue reading Cozzabags – 808s and Rock Greats
After a long time living, painting and more recently playing Hip Hop in London, SDM Crew old timer Cozzabags has returned to Melbourne earlier this year. His music offerings are a mixture of laid back 90s style Hip Hop with Rock influences. Lyrically he is poignant, often cynical, but always light hearted. Currently working on his latest release 808s and Rock Greats – a play on the Kanye West album, Cozzabags focuses on fusing heavy hitting rock guitar samples mixed with the classic 808 drum machine. Due mid to late December. The first release from the mixtape is This Town, Cozzabags’ … Continue reading Cozzabags – This Town
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