Hip-Hop Lives Here
Hip-Hop Lives Here
Hip Hop Dose is here to bring you HOTLANTA’S rising! Hailing from the musical hub of Atlanta is Afro-Beats singer-songwriter, 2C. His sound reflects his everlasting passion for living in the moment. As a result he creates nothing but happy vibrations, with a “glass half full” approach to both music and life.
2C’s musical inspirations are Fela Kuti, Akon, Flo-Rida, Cash Money, and OutKast to name a few. His influences enabled him to develop his own trademark “feel-good” sound by combining Afro-Beat elements with urban Hip-Hop. His tracks are meant for the dancefloor and are food for the soul. With themes of love, partying, and living life to the fullest.
In 2017, 2C secured an exclusive deal with ‘OuttaSpace’ Entertainment and has released a slew of successful material since. The next year, in 2018, he released his smash singles “Mr. Mechanic” starring Akon and “I Wanna Be” featuring Ruff N Smooth. By2019, he’d collaborated on an international hit called “We Do It” with Grammy-winning producer Lasanna “Ace” Harris.
Additionally, 2C dropped off his trendy track titled, “Nasti” in an attempt of an edgier approach while still staying true to his Afro-Beats roots. As of 2021, on July 30th, 2C delivered his No Easy Road album. In fact, the project’s lead single, “Want More,” is an Afro-Beats / Hip-Hop duet with fellow Atlanta-based rapper Euro Gotit. That is quickly becoming a classic.
Lastly, to keep his momentum going, 2C drops a new visual for the Stuey Rock-assisted track “Temperature” off the album. Now, Paris Beatz-produced single is served up with an accompanying music video directed by Ola Faronbi. For now, press play on the vibrant visual “Temperature” below. Also, be sure to stream the official audio on your preferred DSP.
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