B4 Messenger-Inquirer Friday, May 10, 2024 BY AMY SMITH THE NEWS-ENTERPRISE Drawing from his strug- gles in life and its challeng- es, hip-hop recording artist Cory DaCretin, 22, hopes to bring about positive change with his music. Charged with his first felony at 15, DaCretin found himself in an alterna- tive school and eventually expelled from high school. Later, he also was arrested for possession of stolen guns and unlawful transactions with a minor. sitting in jail for months, I eventually got sent to Unbound Recov- er in Elizabethtown ran by Scott DaCretin said. met Eddie Felix Razo, a huge name in the sober community here but also an OG (original gang- ster) in the music scene.
not sure what hap- pened at Unbound Recov- ery, but since graduating I have stayed out of trouble for the past three Liz Vickers with Unbound Recovery has wit- nessed the changes DaCre- tin has made in his life. has been inspiring to see Cory diligently pursue his music career, steering clear of the troubled path he was on she said. determina- tion and work ethic are evi- dent in all he does, and he always brings laughter and joy. The work he does is a step in the right direction, people are watching him, and he has the ability to make some changes in his community. He knows he has my and I cheer- ing for him ever step of the DaCretin also hopes his hip-hop music impacts his listeners.
really want (my music) to convey he said. are a lot of hyperbo- les in there, but it all stems from a real place. You can go to my music catalogue and listen to stuff made since I star ted and hear what I was going through or feeling like. From when I was in middle school, hating on my teachers and making diss tracks on everyone, to when I was fresh out of high school, popping pills and messing around, and then when I got better and made a Having a passion for music since he was in mid- dle school, DaCretin began his musical journey record- ing with friend and fellow musician, Dylan Gruber, also known as RainyBoy- John, in his trailer in Dawley Park in Radcliff. believe the Sound- Cloud era of music is what truly got us started.
Even at 14 or 15, it made blowing up while recording in your closet seem entirely possi- he said. we delved deeper into the music scene and expanded our network, we met AyeJTay- lor, a seasoned producer and engineer within the local community. His guid- ance was invaluable during our formative years when we were still learning a lot about music and how to make it sound Although he hopes lis- teners relate to his music, meeting new people can be a challenge for DaCretin. think meeting new peo- ple is what I enjoy the most, but also one of the hard- est he said. feels so good when you meet a new person that has the same mindset or drive as you, but also nerve-rack- ing putting yourself in those positions.
There are a lot of people who just rock with you, but the few who do make it worth style and music are fluid and prog- ress on a continual basis. different styles to different genres completely, it evolves almost constant- he said. could listen to a new song and hear some- thing I want to add to my sound or see something not doing that I need to be doing, and then I do Although, like most teens, DaCretin was unapprecia- tive of his hometown grow- ing up, he has realized he is very fortunate to call Hardin County home. up in Hardin County, we love to joke, but we all hold a type of love for these he said. a lot of good peo- ple doing great music can be found on various platforms.
can find my music everywhere; Spotify, YouTube, Apple and even he said. type CoryDaCretin, and there I Amy Smith can be reached at 270-505-1416 or thenewsenterprise.com. Hip-hop artist DaCretin promotes positive change Submitted Left: Charged with his first felony at 15 years old, Cory DaCretin, now 22, has out of and found a better way of life after attending Unbound Recovery. He strives to convey a message of change through his music. Right: Hip-hop artist Cory DaCretin first started recording his music in his trailer when he was in middle school.
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