New track “Realise” from Craig Cooney

Artist Craig Cooney is already a headline act, performing in major venues across the UK, claiming his name as one of Ireland’s most well-established rap artists. His freestyle abilities are unmatched, fuelled with passion and energy. Of note, Craig was recently invited by FM104 to perform at their annual gig alongside Gavin James, Wild Youth and Chasing Abbey, indicating his talent, to be among these best-of-breed names.

Outside of his personal music journey, Craig has founded a cypher series that provides local, up and coming artists a platform to showcase their music and increase exposure. He has also co-directed, and sound tracked “Vultures,” a short film that sheds light on the knife crime violence in Ireland.

Craig took inspiration for his latest release from his five-year-old daughter, who he credits for his motivation to be the best version of himself, and his commitment to support her throughout the stages of her life. The result is a unfeigned track titled “Realise”, that signifies the importance of unconditional love, uplifting those women around us who struggle to see their full potential and riddled with insecurities.

As a true advocate for mental health, a family man and an active community member, Craig uses his voice to break stigma surrounding ‘taboo’ subjects, providing a place to stimulate those challenging conversations and address real-world problems.

Listen to Realise below