In an always buzzing New York City hip-hop scene there is plenty of artists you can check for but one of the standouts in the city is Brooklyn’s Kris Kasanova. The young emcee knows all about a grind; committing full-time to being a hip-hop artist, working a nine to five, being a father and the leader of his Homeskool imprint are all in a day’s work.

Heading into SXSW and heating up for the warmer months that are to come in 2017, Kasanova unleashes his latest effort, Always Something, a short, but impactful offering that chronicles his current life and struggles. The release is personal and provides anecdotes from current events woven together through ear-catching flows and impressive lyrics that will make any hip-hop head a fan.

Be sure to read this edition of Civil Scope to learn about Kris Kasanova’s background, key influences and the impressive Always Something.