Presently, Cossom is in studio preparing for the release of his debut album. The lead single, Baby I Like It, features P. Diddy and Fabolous.
Cossom grew up in Orlando, Florida, an only child to a single mother - an educator and founder of a performing arts academy. She encouraged him to perform his first solo at the age of three. While his exposure to secular music was limited, Cossom was able to hone his skills singing in his gospel church choir. At six, he joined his first group, a gospel act assembled by his mother and at 14, formed a short-lived singing group with friends. Three years later, he began to build a reputation as a songwriter and singer with the help of his manager, Rashad Tyler.
In 2004, after a meeting with 50 Cent at his Connecticut mansion, Cossom was asked to write and record a hook for a song that G-Unit Records member Lloyd Banks was working on. This resulted in Karma β a hit single on Banksβ debut album, The Hunger for More. Though Cossom was replaced by Avant on the video and radio versions of the single, through this encounter, he received his first songwriting credit.
After returning home, Cossom met Orlando-based hip-hop production duo, The Runners, through a mutual DJ friend. Within a year, they asked Cossom to assist with a song they were producing for Young Jeezy's album, The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 102. He went on to pen the hook for Jeezyβs hit single Go Getta featuring R. Kelly which ultimately led to Cossom securing a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music. Through this deal, Cossom was introduced to Grammy Award-winning producer, Danja, to write for a girl group that he was producing for. The two developed a chemistry that led to Cossom being the first artist signed to the producer's N.A.R.S. record label.
Since joining forces with Danja, Cossom has gone on to lend vocals to and write and arrange for several artists throughout the music industry and most recently, has written material for Justin Bieber.
In November 2009, Cossom released Hook vs. Bridge, an extended EP with production from Danja and The Runners (among others) and features from artists including Drake, Rick Ross and Pusha T.
In March 2011, Cossom released his mixtape, By Any Means, where he teams up once again with Danja. The Runners and Rick Ross adding features from J. Cole, Ace Hood and more.
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Mind Eraser
Kevin Cossom Lyrics
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Could be drugs
Could be liquor
Could be a little bit of both
(Verse 1)
Tryna get away from all the stress and strain
I don't wanna feel the pain
Someone told me 'bout a little something
That could take it all away
(Chorus)
Mind eraser, mind eraser
Gonna wash it all away
Mind eraser, mind eraser
Make it all fade away
(Verse 2)
Everything around me feeling so surreal
Wanna forget just how I feel
Some people tell me to be careful
But I just need something real
(Chorus)
Mind eraser, mind eraser
Gonna wash it all away
Mind eraser, mind eraser
Make it all fade away
(Bridge)
Hands are shakin', heart is racin'
Thinkin' 'bout what I'm embracin'
I'm tryna find some kind of validation
(Chorus)
Mind eraser, mind eraser
Gonna wash it all away
Mind eraser, mind eraser
Make it all fade away
The lyrics of Kevin Cossom's song "Mind Eraser" depict someone who is trying to escape from the stress and pain of life. The individual is seeking out a substance that can provide temporary relief by erasing their mind and helping them forget their problems. The song could be interpreted as a commentary on the dangers of relying on drugs or alcohol to cope with emotional distress.
The lyrics are presented in a straightforward manner and are easy to understand. They convey the idea that the person is willing to take risks and disregard warnings in order to find relief from their overwhelming emotions.
Contributed by Molly D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Team Karim
to this day, i still love this song
K O
even now!!
Warren Usaihwevhu
Team Karim you know brother
bis x
i love this song and this musician
Irfan Matab
Pity it isn't on spotify
cheesybx
Facts
CraftedWithArt
perfect production
Samaria Thomas
love the melody
Michelle Chikapa-Zilima
Honestly Apple Music need to add this
Zuleydi Delgado
Love it