Reason The Citizen

After a breakout year that included a tour with Brother Ali and appearances on TED Talks, Vans Warped Tour, and A3C Festival, Reason the Citizen has released his 3rd studio album, Finding Success Through Failure in 2016. It features production from UK super producer Handbook, notable for his uncanny style as well as his contributions to Rootnote Collective, a worldwide group of diverse and unique musicians. FSTF focuses heavily on the repercussions of failure, and reveals its necessity in a creatively hazardous environment. Ranging in intensity, it stands out as a testament to the ever improving emcee's ability to combine razor sharp double-time, with thought provoking perspective and insight.


Reason the Citizen is an American hip-hop artist based in Denver, CO. Born and raised in southern California, his musical style is heavily influenced by the cultural landscape of his hometown, Oceanside. The San Diego hip-hop environment, specifically the North County independent scene, significantly shaped his musical foundation. A sharp and linguistically skilled performer, his live set has been critically acclaimed and he has shared the stage with a number of notable hip-hop acts such as Nas, MGK, Tech N9ne, Macklemore, Dizzy Wright, Mac Miller, Curren$y, Ghostface Killah, Hieroglyphics and more.