Arizona-Based Emcee Cedrick Bogan Really Delivers With the Star-Studded EP, “Upper Echelon.”

Cedrick Bogan, a top-rated emcee, is based in Tucson, AZ, and an artist who has surely graduated from a mixtape phenom to a rap star with his razor-sharp lyrical cadence and stunning flows, all pointing towards a hip-hop musician who is ready to receive superstardom. He comes through with a unique and unmatched combination of ferocity and street-smart flows that continue to distinguish him from wannabe rappers. As a 90s kid, he has always been attuned to the kind of conscious rap music that most of us grew up with. So as you listen to his craft, it’s like reliving some parts of yourself—safe to say, this is the real deal!

After hyping up the release of his star-studded EP dubbed “Upper Echelon”, the day has finally arrived, and we get to experience this timeless and epic body of work featuring some of the best in the game such as Juicy J, JADAKISS, Gucci Mane, Sean Kingston, Benny The Butcher, Drew Litty, Cam’ron, and Ace Mafia.

The opening track “I Go Hardbody” featuring JADAKISS is quite simply a lyrical powerhouse with an underground rap vibe with a sick and hypnotic beat. JADAKISS gets things going with his masterful flows and A+ rhymes to demand the listener’s attention.

Cedrick then argues his case successfully with his own thought-provoking and braggadocious bars, confirming why he is in a league of his own, referencing that he is in another universe and beefing with the likes of G Unit. He lyrically affirms that he’s got no time for BS; instead, he is out here negotiating big deals. So, if you’re trying to battle him, that’s a fool’s errand. The message is home!

“Down for Me” is another banger brimming with head-nodding energy from start to finish. Featuring Benny the Butcher, the wordplay unleashed here is fire over that hard-hitting trap production. And if you listen keenly, this is the case of starting from the bottom. Now we are here as Cedrick highlights his rise from the streets with nothing to now making a name for himself in hip-hop and collaborating with big names—his swag is different, and of course he flosses differently!

“Dat Anit No Money 2 Me” is a triple threat, with guest emcees Gucci Mane and Drew Litty leaving their stamp all over it. As you can expect, Gucci is just Gucci and he really did do wonders with that captivating hook that sets the tone for this masterpiece.

Cedrick then details why he is a boss with a leader mentality with his own punchline-heavy flows, razor-sharp wordplay, mercilessly blunt lyricism, and unique voice, as he goes on to exude a type of confidence that you can only earn. Drew then makes his presence known with his hardcore, gangsta-inspired lyricism to drive the message home.

“The Business Mane,” featuring Juicy J and Ace Mafia, is a highly decorated club-banging masterpiece to get anyone feeling the vibe as they request the DJ to play it one more time. Juicy J sets the tone with that memorable hook before Cedrick supplements the track with his own theme-perfect flows and erudite punchlines.

“Go” sees Cedrick bring the American-Jamaican legend Sean Kingston to the table, and he really injects this tune with those irresistible hooks, giving this tune that cross-genre appeal. Undoubtedly, this feels like the perfect summer hit for your playlist.

“Made Man” is the end to this fascinating chapter, with Cedrick and guest emcee Cam’ron taking it back to the basics of hip hop and rap music with this outstanding body of work. Bogan steps it up with some ice-cold rhymes and infectious hooks, backing his claim as a real-life ‘made man’ personified. I feel there was no better way to end this EP than with this head spinner!

“Upper Echelon” EP is guaranteed to leave you feeling like “yea yea” as Cedrick Bogan takes his craft to newer heights with his eyes set on the prize. With sky high ambition and a work ethic to match, he is consistently progressing with clarity and without compromise!

Follow the attached link to stream the “Upper Echelon” EP in its entirety and let the tracks you dig the most elevate your playlist.