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“With a very striking, authentic, deep story, Eric Cohen gives himself over to this song and fills listeners with realistic lyrics, but the solution is Jesus in the song. With a hip hop rhythm, fast rhymes, engaging beats, we are carried away and captivated in the song with a vocal that is infectious. The choir in the background is wonderful, a harmony with Eric's most solid vocals, the song "On The Edge" is about suicide and being on the edge of life, who and where will we turn to? For Eric Cohen, it's like a prayer, a prayer that can connect with listeners and be heard by God and Jesus, a brilliant song.”

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“‘A relentlessly sorrowful and pale window into Eric’s mind, ‘On The Edge’ is an eye-opening perspective on pain and suffering.’”

“In a world where music often skirts the surface, Eric Cohen’s unflinching honesty stands out. His music isn’t just a performance; it’s a lifeline, a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is hope. “Edge of Existence” is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit, weaponizing suffering for a higher purpose.”

“Eric Cohen offers a sublime combination of thrills through his single “On The Edge”. He will have been able to carry out a maddening work of unity to make this title remarkable. The singer offers an instrumental landscape based on a fusion between electric guitar, percussion and keyboards. Supported by an excellent choir which constitutes the emotional substance of this production. The artist will have displayed his vocal talent characterized by a voice full of power and rich and catchy lyricism. We massively invite you to make this single a favorite in your playlist.”

“As with all his material, Cohen’s technical rapping abilities are on full display. He navigates the changing textures of "On The Edge" with an energetic flow that packs impact despite its whispering tone. Stunning rhyme schemes and changing tempos show Cohen’s wordplay skills are sharper than ever. Perhaps most impressive is how naturally his flow adapts to the intermittent choral sections – it feels almost spiritual how seamlessly he incorporates these airy flows into his verses.”

““On The Edge”, the choir version has some authentic hip-hop beats, electric guitar licks, a huge-sounding choir…and Eric’s vocal flow that is extremely storytelling and super smooth. Even though the topic is pretty heavy, it’s something that happens in the world…and Eric wants to address and guide people who might have found themselves on this edge…Eric’s message might actually save a life.”

“The soft piano and 4/4 beat are the canvas that Eric Cohen will use. His lyrics are as emotional as the background, there is a symbiotic tie formed in the opening moments itself. Looking at the sequence as his most vulnerable self, he wipes clean the slate and writes a soft melody. Pay attention to his lyrics, for they overlap with gentle flourishes. Vocals explode into the chorus with a choir that harmonises. Piano drops are like an elixir, creating this spiral that he is viewing like a third person. Eric is at the end of his wits, there is a threshold that is being teased. The composition draws back from aggressive themes that are usually touched by hip-hop. The R&B touch is more than welcome in this exposé, and no one is more honest about the transformation than his own self.”

“The piano keys drift into the room beautifully, their gentle strains tugging at the soul. Layered atop the piano is a voice pouring out uncontrolled emotion, laid bare for all to hear. This is Eric Cohen’s new song, “On The Edge (Choir Version)” It takes you deep into his occurrence of depression and suicide. For many years, Cohen was going through a really dark time in his life, now he hopes his music can help others dealing with the same stuff.”

“Channelling the Soul of legends like Marvin Gaye while incorporating the rhythm of well-known Hip-Hop artist, Kendrick Lamar; Cohen has created a soundscape that sets him apart. “His music resonates within like a beacon of luminous soul,” said a notable music critic. Contrasting micro-elements of different genres, his style adds a fresh note of distinction to the US Based Culture.”

“On The Edge is an uncompromising and raw exploration of hopelessness while also being a story of how faith helped someone escape from that hole. It’s heartfelt and honest while remaining exciting to listen to and it’s that contradiction that makes this such a great piece of music.”

“A Cry for Redemption Recorded in his basement studio and mixed and mastered by Uptown Productions, the single is Cohen's first venture into vocal performance. It's a gripping ballad that articulates the emotions of being on the verge of despair while seeking salvation. The artist says, "This is a heartfelt expression of me calling out to my maker."”

“In this strong song, Cohen talks about serious topics like feeling really sad and thinking about ending one’s life. But he doesn’t just talk about the problems; he also gives a message of hope and how to get better. He touches on some thoughts provoking messages that resonates with people from all walks of life, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.”

“The authenticity of “On The Edge (Choir Version)” shines through in every note. Recorded in Cohen’s basement, the song carries an intimate, raw quality that draws listeners in from the beginning. The production, handled by Uptown Productions, is top-notch, setting a somber and reflective tone that perfectly complements Cohen’s evocative lyrical narratives.”

"Eric Cohen's 'On The Edge (Choir Version)' is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome darkness. It's a song that reaches into the depths of despair and offers a glimmer of hope. Eric Cohen's journey from the brink to redemption is not just a personal story but a universal message of resilience, healing, and the power of music to heal the soul."

“Eric Cohen is a gifted emcee from Kansas City, Missouri. He is the driving force behind this extremely moving message. Eric Cohen established his particular musical voice after being influenced by musical legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Mac Miller, and Toby Mac. Eric devotes his time outside of music to a great cause, preaching regularly at a juvenile correctional center, where he makes a significant difference in the lives of troubled youngsters. While he aims to better himself and those around, his passionate expressiveness and personal connection to music provide a raw authenticity to his work that connects powerfully with audiences.”

“The emotional impact of this song is a result of Eric’s genuine expression and vulnerability in each line. According to him, “The suffering that was meant to bring me down is now weaponized for the glory of God.” It shows the power of music to heal and bring light to the darkest corners of our hearts.”On The Edge” is more than just a song; it’s a symbol of faith, and the power to prevail even in the most difficult circumstances. Anyone who has battled their own demons and found hope in the midst of despair can relate to Eric Cohen’s heartfelt cry.”

“In the midst of life's trials, "On The Edge (Choir Version)" reminds us that there is a higher power, and in Him, we find freedom and abundant life. Eric Cohen's message is a beacon of hope, and this track is a testament to his unwavering faith and the power of music to heal the soul.”

“Eric Cohen does not stop with the surprises much like his latest release- On The Edge- Choir Version. If you thought he peaked at Live in Christ, you are severely mistaken. The man is most definitely hard-working and is peppered with more than the average amount of talent. He keeps churning out song after song that has real depth at every nook and cranny. This track in particular comes with a huge amount of technique folded in. Of course, this track exists in the intersection of rap, choir and church. While all this sounds like elements from his previous songs, he has still managed to experiment with an already rich track. This track fits perfectly for Edwin from Beef. When I tell you that Ali Wong is a genius behind those glasses, I mean it and this serious stands testament to that. Eric’s track comes in the same category. I am excited to see which direction of experimentation Eric Cohen will take next. It’s interesting to see an artist branching out and growing from their previ”

““On the Edge” perfectly encapsulates the combination of catchy melodies, catchy rhythms and catchy lyrics. The composition is a pleasant mix of electric guitar, keyboards, percussion and a strong rhythm section. Enough to have an enticing and melodious result. Eric Cohen's voice is powerful and expressive, and it adds dimension to the music. Its lyrics may address themes such as struggle, perseverance, empowerment, or self-discovery.”

“This version of “On The Edge” is a brilliant track. It begins with a soft piano, and this soon builds up to a beat with some incredible vocals. The vocals are a combination of rap and singing, and the choir aspect of it just makes it even better. The choir feature mainly in the chorus, and really brings the song together!”

“Eric Cohen’s “On the Edge” is a vital contribution to the ongoing conversation surrounding mental health. Through his music, Cohen offers solace to those who may find themselves in the same dark place, reminding them that they are not alone. It’s an anthem of hope, a testament to the power of music to heal and inspire change.”

"The words follow each other quickly and deeply, alternating with the refrain which appears like a ray of light ready to illuminate us again.

“What was the creative process like for this particular "On The Edge (choir Version)?" I spent a lot of time reflecting on the pain that I have lived in most of my life. To me, even through the midst of the suffering. It led me to call out to the One who is able to Yeshua.”

“Eric Cohen’s “On The Edge”. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S.A. An estimated 1.7M attempts were documented in 2021 according to CDC data and an estimated 2.6% increase in successful attempts have been projected by the CDC regarding 2022. What on earth is going on?”

“The lyrics talk about bitter sensations that make us feel at the limit, envisioning the idea of ​​ending everything being the solution, but it continues, and talks about the other and true path, which is to extend our hands to the heavens and cry out for the creator's help. , seeing it like this, everything changes.”

"On The Edge (Choir Version)" by Eric Cohen is a profoundly moving and emotionally charged piece of music that delves into a sensitive and critical subject matter - suicide and the feeling of being on the edge of life. This song serves as a heartfelt and raw cry from the depths of the artist's soul, addressing these deeply personal and painful emotions.

“Opening with an enigmatic and rippling piano performance and textured riser, Eric opens On The Edge with metaphorical prose as he sings, “Walking on the edge again, I see my life is teetering, walk away from everything, the hate inside is lingering, how can I escape the pain…””

““God Gave Me You”: A Journey of Faith and Gratitude by Eric Cohen”

“We are immediately drawn in by Eric Cohen‘s virtuous message, as he has found salvation within himself and wishes to share the concept of love on a wider scale. We appreciate the sonic landscape that he performs with, and his words are laced with poetic prowess and conscious depth. Speaking on the concept of Live For Christ, he tells us, “This is about living for Christ, the one who is able.””

“Eric Cohen, a rapper from Kansas City, continues to convey is fervent desire to uplift others with a message of love, life, and hope with his most recent single, “Live for Christ.” Available as of last week, on March 10 on streaming platforms, and as of right now as well, on Bandcamp:”

“ERIC COHEN From Kansas, United States, this is an artist that appears here with work revealed on streaming platforms a little over a month ago and that we will talk more about below. Entitled 'AMEN', this single features an accelerated and low vocal line as characteristic of hip-hop and rap as its enveloping beats and a lyricism about worship done for the Glory of God, being full of positivity and light for the people who are lost or in need of healing”

“3. Who were your first and strongest musical influences and why the name ‘ERIC COHEN’? ERIC COHEN: The people in music I admire the most are Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Mac Miller, J Cole, Eminem, NF, The Doors, Stevie Ray Vaughn and TobyMac to name a few. I debated about taking up an artist name, but when I prayed, I was directed to keep my original name. Eric means ruler and Cohen means priest in Hebrew, so I am a ruler and a priest. I can’t make a name up that would represent Him better”

“This song is unique; often worship songs have group singing like a choir and church bells, but this one is extremely different. When you first hear it, you'll be stunned by the incredibly retro hip-hop beats. The first lyric begins, "A M E N / Got me walking in your freedom / As you cast my sin," with powerful and lush rap rhythms added. The song's instrumentals are quite simple; they consist solely of old-school hip-hop mixes and arrangements. However, this does not imply that the song is simple; quite the opposite. I never would have thought that I would be bopping my head to such themes. It's unique, interesting, and I'm glad the artist is experimenting with the genre. His songs are really uplifting and encouraging, and they can make anyone smile, whether they believe in god or not. His story may be relatable to many people since many individuals go through difficult times in life and ultimately find solace in God and in believing.”

“This is one single you need to hear, as it'll clear the veil of lies and falseness, Eric Cohen is a talented artist you must keep an eye out for as his music is marvelous and eye opening as his recent release "False Realities". "False Reality" by Eric Cohen is a Hip Hop rap track with a magnetic beat that'll have you bobbing your head to the addictive rhythm throughout the legendary single. Eric Cohen Wrote "False Reality" to expose what he sees as false realities that we sometimes tend to believe he implores us to not just believe something but to do the research and use discernment to understand the Truth! Eric's music is truly inspiring and hard to miss, he makes music that'll simply live in your head rent free as it's so amazing and catchy. Eric Cohen's vocals are powerful and husky, emphasizing the deep lyrics behind the single, making them more prominent. The melody behind "False Creation" will plainly have you hooked.”

“Eric’s smooth lyrics and mesmerizing flows carry the music, which begins with a gorgeous melodic beat that will quickly fascinate you. The flows are unique, and it’s lovely how he incorporated significant musical aspects to create this tune a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s profound music with wonderful lyrics weaved into a flawless mesh. “God Gave You Me” is a respectable effort that will please Eric Cohen’s admirers.”

“From Kansas City, the proud religious son, husband, and rapper Eric Cohen released a brand new single titled ‘God Gave Me You’. A classic Hip-Hop track generated mainly by the theme of the beat using the old school sound in drums with a little bit of a melodic touch by guitars and also Eric’s flow and ad-libs insured the theme. The flow is raw which is good, yet it’s much rawer than needed and would’ve sounded relentlessly better if auto-tune was introduced through the mastering process. The rhymes are kinda corny and mess up the surprise factor of giving unrepeated, mind-tricking rhymes, given that the track is old school it needed some deeper vocabulary adding some complexity to the vibe and meaning. ‘God Gave Me You’ is obviously a love letter, written by Cohen to his SO, and simplicity was the key for him, but why not make it mass, deeper and vast to reach more listeners? The chorus is catchy and grabs the ears just by reading the title; you don’t read it, yo”

“A conduit through which the artist expresses his light and darkness, music to Cohen is a tool to make sense of himself and the world around him. And with God Gave Me You, by Eric Cohen, featuring AJC, the artist reveals a beautiful piece of his life and love. Realizing the beauty of fatherhood and family, the artist proclaims his gratitude and love for the women in his life for making him the man he is today. The appeal of the song lies in the personal feelings and stories that emerge from the rap verses. Their uncontainable and burgeoning force and strength dominate the rhythm while the tempo is set by a catchy beat groove. A simple guitar melody snakes through the soundscape, sharing it with a murmuring bassline. Whispers of ethereal harmonies occasionally flit through, amplifying the devotion embedded in the verses. The artist traces the contours of his ever-growing compassion and affection for his family in so many words.”

“Diretamente de Kansas, Estados Unidos, esse é um artista que aparece por aqui de maneira inédita, com um trabalho revelado nas plataformas de streaming recentemente e que iremos falar mais sobre abaixo. Sendo lançada há quase dois meses, mas conhecida hoje por nós e já apresentada para os leitores brasileiros e internacionais do site, 'God Gave Me You' é um single que entrega para o público uma linha vocal, sonoridade e batidas características do hip-ho pe rap old school, enquanto o lirismo foi feito para agradecer a Deus primeiro pela mulher que Ele deu e depois para agradecer a sua esposa pelas batalhas que ela passou ao seu lado Tendo influencia de um grande leuqe de artistas que vão de Mac Miller, Tupac, Eminem, Dr. Dre a Toby Mac, esse trabalho foi gravado em seu home studio e pode ser ouvido abaixo:”

“ERIC COHEN brings a whole lot of love to our finds this week. His latest release entitled "God Gave Me You" is a devotion to God and the woman he calls his partner. Taking influence from Hip-Hop artists such as Mac Miller, Tupac and Eminem ERIC COHEN brings smooth and classic old-school Hip-Hop vibes. The rap flow and the beat are reminiscent of the late Mac Miller in particular. The beat was produced by AJC and the vocals were recorded by ERIC COHEN himself in his home studio before being mixed and mastered by Uptown. "God Gave Me You" is a must-hear song due to its welcoming hip-hop drum loops and highly skilful and meaningful lyrical content.”

“Eric Cohen is a Missouri-based hip hop artist who is known for his deep lyrics and epic delivery that enchants the audience. He is one of the most powerful lyricist that I have ever witnessed. This is an artist that will fill you up with hope, courage, gratitude and love just through his exquisite lyricism. He is one of those rappers who raps for a purpose. This artist will never disappoint you when it comes to his tracks, he is a magician. He is known for his exquisite lyricism and divine musicality. It is hard to digest that such great talents are not breaking the charts. The day when Eric will be up on all the charts is not too far away. I discovered this amazing artist through his track ‘False Realities’ and I have been his fan ever since. He recently released a new track which is named ‘God Gave Me You’ which is one of his best works yet. This track is a track that projects his gratitude for his daughter and his love for his wife.”

“Eric Cohen is a Missouri-based hip hop artist who is known for his expressive lyrics that are ecstatically intertwined with exquisite flows. His tracks are known to be eye openers for his numerous listeners including me. Providing the masses with the hope to keep fighting and accomplishing every single goal has made him one of the most influential voices. Exploring his discography can dramatically change one’s perspective of life. He has released a total of 22 singles and an album which will leave you spellbound. Each of his track is a masterpiece and you will never be ”not amazed!’. I recently came across one of his singles which was released earlier this year just before his album. The track is named ‘False Reality’ which is a perfect lyrical masterpiece that any hip-hop lover craves for. The way he portrays such intense feelings through those complex rhymes is ecstatic. This is an artist who can hypnotize you with just his words.”

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“It's time for spirituality. Rapper Eric Cohen made our ears sweat with his lyrics turned to God and this heady beat where he lets us flow sick. Direction Kansas City, you are not ready for this Rap revelation with a strong message on the title “False Realities”. Having a clear vision on the society around us, Eric Cohen paints pictures of the outside world blinded by "False Realities" in a life where most of us walk with our eyes closed, avoiding taking truths in the face. . This is how the rapper relies on God to send a powerful message accompanied by an instrumental that is both dancing and melancholy that grabs you from the first notes of the song. You will have understood that we have more than loved this title which is essential in our playlist of the day as an evidence. If you had missed rapper Eric Cohen so far, it's time for you to catch up and dive into the world of this authentic artist who may still be talked about for a long time to come...”

“‘False Realities’ is a brilliant and thought-provoking Hip-Hop track that will bring some vibrant energy to your day. The song starts off with a melancholic melody that gives the song an eerie feeling right from the start. Eric’s vocals quickly enter the picture and send energetic shockwaves all throughout your body. His vocals pair exceptionally well with the instrumental and his lyrics tell a powerful and intense tale. When we were able to speak with Eric about the track he explained to us, “I wrote this song to expose what I see as false realities that we sometimes tend to believe. Don't just believe something, do the research and use discernment to understand the Truth!” This is an impactful message that we feel everyone should hear and take in. We will be adding ‘False Realities’ to our Feelings of Nostalgia playlist so be sure to check it out and show it some love.”

“This Kansas City rapper has carved his path in a way that is extremely powerful. His music is a dedication to God and a saviour in its own right as it holds one key objective, to make a positive impact and light for those who feel lost or need help to heal.”

“With poetic prowess, the opus expands into a thought-provoking and affirming opus, designed with intricacy and depth. Speaking on the release, and in line with the last track that we featured from Eric Cohen (namely, God Gave Me You), the visionary artist from Kansas City confesses, “This is a powerful worship song made for the Glory of God.””

“I think that is the part of his artistic projection that I connect with the most. Cohen, who grew up in a household of addiction and poverty, has made it a personal mission to vocalize his story through art and lyrical poetry and inspire others to overcome their personal struggles just as he has. In doing so, he has no qualms about telling you exactly what he thinks about it, how he views all things possible, and how much of his outlook today is rooted deeply in his personal faith.”

“It’s called A.M.E.N, and it brings the goodness of old school rap with the style and execution of a new indie artist ready to break to the fore. This is why new rap will reign.”