Baltimore-based lyricist and producer Von Vargas is redefining what it means to lead through music with the release of his latest body of work. Composed of 10 tracks as well as two bonus cuts, Cocked Crowns includes features from TolumiDE, Q.U.A.N., The Boy Blesst, Iconthagod, Chrystal Lene, Shannon Ramsey, Jasmine Thomas, and Josh Lay.
The centerpiece of the cohesive collection of songs is an emotionally charged short film titled “Influence of A Crown” that amplifies the album’s themes of identity, resilience, and purpose. Additional vocals come compliments of Elyscia and Cherlita.
With soulful production and lyrics grounded in truth, Cocked Crowns invites listeners to walk in their identity while reclaiming their purpose. The album and film create a dynamic experience rooted in healing for communities often shaped by trauma.
Distributed directly to consumers through VVM, Von’s independent label powered by Ignite Capital/Innovation Works, the genre-bending LP boldly proclaims victory is ours.
“This project is me communicating that if we knew that we were royalty, we wouldn’t hate on each other. If we saw each other as kings and queens, we wouldn’t stick each other up, steal from each other, or murder each other; all these different things, all the negative, nasty things that we do to each other when we don’t understand who we are.
It’s about me encouraging people about who they are, who we are, through life and through life’s journey. Whether that’s struggle, oppression, depression, or whatever that is, it’s about trying to take us to a place of victory…” says the former Recording Academy Trustee in a press statement to Medium Creative Agency.
