KOTA THE FRIEND

SZA, Snoh Aalegra and KAYTRAMINÉ Lead Sol Blume's 2024 Lineup
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SZA, Snoh Aalegra and KAYTRAMINÉ Lead Sol Blume's 2024 Lineup

With other performers including PARTYNEXTDOOR, PinkPantheress and Ari Lennox.

Best New Tracks: The Weeknd x Ariana Grande, Little Simz and More
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Best New Tracks: The Weeknd x Ariana Grande, Little Simz and More

Revisit the week’s 10 best music projects.

KOTA The Friend and Statik Selektah Share Collab Album 'To Kill A Sunrise'
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KOTA The Friend and Statik Selektah Share Collab Album 'To Kill A Sunrise'

The Brooklyn MC and revered producer introduce an exciting partnership.

Music Projects You Missed This Week
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Music Projects You Missed This Week

Featuring Deb Never, Rico Nasty, Flo Milli and more.

KOTA The Friend Preaches of Gratitude in New Single "Dragon"
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KOTA The Friend Preaches of Gratitude in New Single "Dragon"

Another feel good yet enlightening cut from the independent MC.


KOTA The Friend Wants You to Manifest ‘EVERYTHING’
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KOTA The Friend Wants You to Manifest ‘EVERYTHING’

On his new record, the independent Brooklyn MC explores what everything truly means.

KOTA The Friend Is Optimistic of the Future in New Album 'EVERYTHING'
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KOTA The Friend Is Optimistic of the Future in New Album 'EVERYTHING'

With guest appearances from LaKeith Stanfield, Lupita Nyong’o, Joey Bada$$ and more.

KOTA The Friend Tags Joey Bada$$ and Bas for "B.Q.E"
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KOTA The Friend Tags Joey Bada$$ and Bas for "B.Q.E"

A new offering from the three New York natives.

Marlon Craft and KOTA The Friend Take to FaceTime for "Mom's Whiskey" Visual
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Marlon Craft and KOTA The Friend Take to FaceTime for "Mom's Whiskey" Visual

The Hell’s Kitchen lyricist also spoke to HYPEBEAST about keeping sane in the time of the pandemic.

Statik Selektah & Termanology Announce New 1982 Album 'The Quarantine'
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Statik Selektah & Termanology Announce New 1982 Album 'The Quarantine'

Sharing the project’s first track, “Relatable” feat. KOTA The Friend & CJ Fly.

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