Eric Cohen’s story is a pretty common one: a life seemingly lost to negative behaviours and vices, suddenly turning around thanks to renewed religious faith. Yet, not everyone manages to express such poignant life occurrences in such an impressive musical way. A talented rapper and lyricist, Cohen delves into uplifting and meaningful hip-hop territories, crafting empowering and healing records for any keen listener.
‘Held Together’ is Cohen’s latest effort. Built on a soulful instrumental, light and bright, the track flourishes on Eric’s groovy and evocative songwriting, guiding the listeners through his personal history of addiction, self-destruction and overall resilience. The chorus is catchy and relatable, and we are certain a good amount of peeps out there will see themselves in this release.
Hailing from Kansas City, Cohen has racked up quite a lot of admiration along the way, being nominated in the 2025 Rhythm of Gospel Awards. Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘Held Together’, he explains: “This song is my prayer—a plea for release from the weight of sin and the chains of addiction. I’ve been through the fire, but it’s God’s grace that held me together. I want this song to remind people that no matter how lost they feel, there’s always hope and a way back to peace.”
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