Jacksonville, Florida rapper Cico P putting on for his hometown in a major way. Returning to the music scene with a fire new visual for his “See Me” single, this southern gem is giving listeners a glimpse into what life was like in his hometown. An emotional slice of Southern rap, “See Me” finds Cico using his drawl and trademark layered vocals to skate atop chirping organs and snarling guitars, alluding to the hardship and losses that made him who he is today.
In the “See Me” video Cico paints a compelling portrait of trap life in rural areas, as he drives his ATV around town before stopping to talk his smack on a neighborhood basketball court. One thing that is clear is that he is proud of where he comes from, and wants the world to see why.
Some lyrics that are worth mentioning from “See Me” include “You never been through the struggle, your life ain’t so hard, so you cannot preach to me”. These raw bars lend more insight into the importance of Cico spitting his real truth and tribulations. Do not judge because you simply don’t know what someone is battling is the message Cico is promoting.
“See Me” is the follow up to his “Tampa,” single currently charting on the Billboard Hot 100. The TikTok trend made it go viral, resulting in over 120k video creations and pushing “Tampa” to the number one spot on Spotify’s U.S. Viral 50 chart.
With over 30 million streams to date (including an impressive 5 million within just 4 weeks on the YouTube video), “Tampa” has made remarkable strides. It has broken into the Top 50 streaming charts on Apple and Spotify, currently sitting at #47. Additionally, it has reached the Top 30 of the U.S. Shazam charts and secured a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 at #97. Notably, “Tampa” has also landed in the Top 50 of the Rolling Stone Chart. These achievements have had a significant impact on Cico’s career, with his streams increasing by over 500 times. As a result, he now stands at #3 on Rolling Stone’s esteemed Breakthrough 25 chart, and his talent has earned recognition from YouTube as an Artist On The Rise.
At 23 years old, Cico P takes pride in his strong work ethic, influenced by his mother and years of competitive sports. He began his music journey in 2016, but faced a series of family tragedies that fueled his determination to succeed in the rap game. Cico P firmly believes in himself, inspired by the belief others have placed in him. Now, with viral success on his side, he is determined to transform his hit song into a thriving and enduring career. Cico P aims to firmly establish his small hometown on the rap map.
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