While the music scene has undeniably grown more accessible in recent years, it remains true that certain people are more likely to succeed than others if the playing field is not leveled off by success-enabling factors such as the rise of digital technology. Undoubtedly, those born with a silver spoon in their mouths and individuals with a wealth of connections as their stepping stones have more chances of translating their visions into reality. But if there’s anything that a considerable number of well-accomplished figures can attest to, it’s the power of passion and purpose in materializing one’s dreams. In the long run, a person’s humble beginnings pale in comparison to the effort and heart they pour into their craft. Cooli Highh is one such go-getter whose story demonstrates that success is possible for anyone so long as they cling to their long-held dreams and persevere amid the odds.
Better known as Cooli Highh, Samuel Thomas Jones is a rising singer, rapper, and songwriter from San Diego, California, who bears a tale that isn’t the typical rags-to-riches story. At the age of three, he was kidnapped and burned alive. Left to die, it was nothing short of miraculous that he managed to survive and live to inspire so many budding musicians years down the road. Now, having emerged from the fire to spit flames through his music, he’s going all out to show that he’s more than his scars. With two highly anticipated projects releasing at the top of the year one being the collab project featuring Rockie Fresh.
Drawing inspiration from a roster of household names, including Curren$y, ATCQ, Andre 3000, Jay Z, Fab, Juelz Santana, Jadakiss, Jimmi Hendrix, The Rap Goats, and more, the multi-talented personality is currently making bold moves in an industry that continues to force artists to conform. From the get-go, Cooli Highh has refused to be boxed in, going against the grain and marching to the beat of his own drum by releasing music that is true to who he is and facing other musicians head-on despite not fitting the mold of a standard rapper. He knew that the pressure to stand out and capture the hearts of listeners is double for aspirants like him—scarred and imperfect. But, he barreled through every barrier in order to rise through the ranks.
Highly fueled by the mission to bag multiple awards and write hit songs not only for himself but also for high-profile names in the industry, Cooli Highh is giving it everything he’s got, bringing to the table an impressive arsenal of skills and a distinctive discography that includes the album The Trap Tape Vol. 1. In the future, more mixtapes and projects can be expected from this self-starter as he carves a path toward the summit of the music industry.
On top of securing a spot in the charts and creating a legacy as a rapper, Cooli Highh also aims to serve as a beacon of hope to countless aspirants wishing to give success a shot. Through his story of survival and by banking on his reach and influence, he intends to set an example for others to follow.
Learn more about Cooli Highh by visiting his Instagram page.
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