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 – a hit single on Banks’ 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 Jeezy’s 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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You're A Star
Kevin Cossom Lyrics
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Yeah, Its ya boy haha (oh yeah)
This your homie Kevin Cossom, C-o-s-s-o-m
Stop putting the U in my shit.
(Im a star)
Everywhere I go they know who I am
Trouble at the door no way no maam.
At first they were saying that they didnt understand
Hot damn, drinks on me, that why she put her pretty little cheeks on me
Not the ones on her face but the ones underneath
Im excited that we got to meet girl.
I dont know what your name is but I know who you are (yeah, yeah)
And I know you aint famous girl, but youre still a star
(you a star) star.. star.. (a celebrity)
If you wish upon a star.
Your wish might not be that far
You should try to be assured that you really want what you ask for
(Hot girl, all my ladies, nah I dont do this,
But go ahead and keep the party goin drink up girl you know what you doin)
What you like, Ill just go home with him, but I know he messed with Kim
And Kim is my best friend. But thats how these girls is. Yup thats just how they live.
Anything just to get to the crib, they take sip after sip..
claimin they forget everything they did
I dont know what your name is but I know who you are (yeah.. yeah..)
And I know you aint famous girl, but youre still a star (star.. star)
If you wish upon a star.
Your wish might not be that far
You should try to be assured that you really want what you ask for
(Hot girl, all my ladies, nah I dont do this,
But go ahead and keep the party goin drink up girl you know what you doin)
Everything got labels on it, If it dont then they dont want it.
Wanna hang a star, in a fancy car
But dont wanna pay the payments on it
So the name of the game is do something to try to get famous
Yeah Im speaking your language, If this your song sing along
I dont know what your name is but I know who you are (yeah.. yeah)
And I know you aint famous girl, but youre still a star (star.. star)
If you wish upon a star, your wish might not be that far
You should try to be assured that you really want what you ask for
(Hot girl, all my ladies, nah I dont do this,
But go ahead and keep the party goin drink up girl you know what you doin)
In the song "You're A Star" by Kevin Cossom, he talks about his own success and how he is known everywhere he goes. He describes being surrounded by people who initially did not understand or recognize him, but now request to turn up his music. Cossom compares the title "star" to a celebrity, pointing out that even though someone may not be famous, they can still be seen as special and worthy of recognition. The lyrics suggest that people often yearn for fame and will go to great lengths to achieve it, even if it means sacrificing their morals or sense of self.
Cossom touches on the idea of the music industry being superficial, where people only want what has a label or appears expensive, even if they are not willing to put in the work or pay the price for it. The song ends with a message to listeners to be sure about what they wish for and to understand the consequences of their actions.
Overall, "You're A Star" is a commentary on the culture surrounding fame and how it affects people's behavior and attitudes.
Line by Line Meaning
Aye ugh, can you, can you fix me a drink please
Asking for a drink
Yeah, Its ya boy haha (oh yeah)
Introducing himself
This your homie Kevin Cossom, C-o-s-s-o-m
Introducing himself and spelling his name
Stop putting the U in my shit.
Correcting the pronunciation of his name
(Im a star)
Boasting about his popularity
Everywhere I go they know who I am
People recognize him
Trouble at the door no way no maam.
No issues at the entrance
At first they were saying that they didnt understand
People were confused about his fame
Now theyre like please turn up my jam (my jam)
People enjoy his music
Hot damn, drinks on me, that why she put her pretty little cheeks on me
A woman is attracted to him because he's buying her drinks
Not the ones on her face but the ones underneath
Referencing her buttocks
Im excited that we got to meet girl.
Happy about meeting a woman
I dont know what your name is but I know who you are (yeah, yeah)
Recognizes a woman despite not knowing her name
And I know you aint famous girl, but youre still a star
Telling a woman she's special
(you a star) star.. star.. (a celebrity)
Referring to a person as a star
If you wish upon a star.
Making a reference to wishing
Your wish might not be that far
Encouraging a person to pursue their dreams
You should try to be assured that you really want what you ask for
Advising someone to be certain of what they want
(Hot girl, all my ladies, nah I dont do this,
Acknowledging attractive women
But go ahead and keep the party goin drink up girl you know what you doin)
Encouraging a woman to enjoy the party
What you like, Ill just go home with him, but I know he messed with Kim
Women sometimes pursue men who are taken
And Kim is my best friend. But thats how these girls is. Yup thats just how they live.
Girls often compete for the same men
Anything just to get to the crib, they take sip after sip..
Women might drink excessively to get what they want
claimin they forget everything they did
Women might pretend to forget their actions
Everything got labels on it, If it dont then they dont want it.
People prefer branded items
Wanna hang a star, in a fancy car
People desire fame and luxury
But dont wanna pay the payments on it
People don't like the financial obligations of fame and luxury
So the name of the game is do something to try to get famous
Stating that fame is achieved through effort
Yeah Im speaking your language, If this your song sing along
Encouraging people to enjoy his music
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FLOYD HILLS, KEVIN COSSOM, MARCELLA ARACIA, Marcella Araica
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