COZMO, aka COZ PACINO, is a producer/rapper from the San Francisco Bay Area. Being the son of a soulful keyboard player, Charlie Hickox, Cozmo was around soul, blues, rock n roll, and hip hop since a kid.. Cozmo first made a name for himself with Killa Tay on the Bay Area classic album Snake Eyes where he stood out on several songs. It seems since then the journey to make himself a historic figure in hip hop has never stopped. Coz has since worked with every major artist out of the bay from E40 to Keisha Cole..He has appeared on over 60 albums and currently is working on a project for San Quinn's label Done Deal Ent. He continues to make a name for himself as one of the bay area's newest and hottest producers on the scene. Recently producing classics such as San Quinn's, "Look What I've Done For Them" which video was in rotation on MTV Jamz earlier this year and Messy Marv's "I Just Wanna be Yours" that received heavy airplay on 106.1 KMEL. Cozmo has definitely help raise the standard for bay producers as well as mc's. Cozmo says "I have an equal passion for rap as well as producing. I was rapping first, so i still have that hunger as an mc". Cozmo's networking has recently landed him tracks on album's from HELLRELL, MISTAH FAB, LOON, JIM JONES ,and Street Fams FRECK BILLIONAIRE. Cozmo's universal sound is catching the ears of everyone from the west, east and down south. When asked about his production style he states, "I like to do a little bit of everything. That way I'm not limited to certain artists or to certain regions". I just try to make music that can compete in today's market. COZMO'S solo album, THE STREETS ARE MINE, is set for release in early December. It's sure to be a good follow up to his classic rookie release "COZ PACINO". Cozmo who's also a father, is destined for succes. He states, "It's just a matter of time and hard work and staying positive. I'm a firm beleiver in karma, so i just try to put out positive energy and stay safe so i can be around to receive my blessings. With that winning attitude, it's just a matter of time before this humble producer gets his recognition as one of hip hop's greats.