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Bio of Antoney Jahcou Allen, Jr., is known professionally as “Coudabang”

Rapper, producer and songwriter born January 2, 1997 as Antoney Jahcou Allen, Jr., is known professionally as “Coudabang”. He is a native of Broward County, FL and is rising very quickly in 2020 with his “Solo Artist Debut” of PuzzlementItalic text. Puzzlement was recently released on February 21, 2020 and has gained vast popularity across all Platforms because it provided his fans with an intimate look at the man who speaks his soul through music. Coudabang was raised in Florida City, Florida until his family moved to Broward County when he was in middle school. All his life he grew up surrounded by all types of music, whether it was at church with his grandmother, being around the house or one of his father gigs as a DJ. The very first time he heard his father play “I believe I can fly (Remix)” at one of his parties, he knew right then he wanted to rap. He would assist his father with his gigs and he noticed how he was able to draw and add to the energy of the parties, which later primed him to be at ease on camera and in front of an audience. In 2008, Coudabang made his first beat just playing around and experimenting with different softwares. Coudabang was also known for his athleticism, especially when it came to Football. Football was always a big part of his life even from an early age. Coudabang went from Pop Warner football to being offered a full ride scholarship to attend a Division 1 University until he was tragically injured in his junior year of high school. After his injury, he focused his pain and struggle into making music. In 2015, he premiered his first song on Youtube and SoundCloud with Young Wylin and Young G “I just want it all”'Italic text''.] His original songs quickly came to the attention of other local musicians. After releasing his first group project with Lowkey ByrdItalic text, “40 wit it”, he was contacted by a promoter for his first performance at Club Space. Soon after his performance he was invited to open for Kent Jones and to collaborate with Lajan SlimItalic text. Lajan Slim and Coudabang released “Whip It”Italic text, which can be found on SoundCloud.

He makes music from love and passion, and not for money. However, After going into a downward spiral and turning to a life of crime for survival for himself and his son, he was arrested and had to pay his debt to society. It was then that Coudabang truly realized that music would be his salvation from a life behind bars. Through his music, Coudabang is able to convey his life struggles and great moments, as well as the life and times of the community surrounding him through creative metaphors and abstract lyrics. He is influenced by works of Lil Wayne, freestyle battles and similar artists, but his true motivation comes from within. With his flare, tenacity and keen ear for good music, Coudabang is sure to leave his mark on the music industry.