05/17/2026
Who is Corey Drumz?
Corey Drumz is more than an artist. He’s a builder, storyteller, radio host, author, entrepreneur, and independent music advocate coming straight out of Hollis, Queens, New York.
Raised in a family with deep musical roots as the son of legendary songwriters Larry Banks & Jaibi, Corey Drumz turned life experience into cinematic music, raw storytelling, and a movement centered around independence, ownership, and cultural identity.
As founder of Banks Brand Music Unlimited, he has helped grow an international network of independent artists while pushing direct-to-fan business models, independent ownership, and Web3 innovation through partnerships across the Cardano blockchain space.
He is also the creator and host of RYSE9 Radio — a 24/7 platform blending major artists, independent talent, live discussions, contests, artist development, and real conversations about music, culture, business, and truth without industry filters.
Known for his aggressive East Coast delivery, cinematic lyricism, and unapologetic authenticity, Corey Drumz blends street philosophy, real-life experience, spirituality, social commentary, and raw energy into music that feels more like audio films than songs.
From underground mixtapes and independent albums to books, NFTs, fashion, radio, and artist education, his mission has remained consistent:
Build independently. Own the culture. Empower artists. Tell the truth.
Whether through music, books, fashion, radio, or commentary, Corey Drumz represents a generation of creators refusing to wait for permission.
“We are not just consumers of culture. We are the creators of it.”
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