From the start, Kota the Friend’s newest single “‘96 Bulls” sounds familiar. The lazy marimba chord progression sets the tone for the song, giving it a laid-back, almost tropical feel: a variation on ...

Brooklyn rapper Kota The Friend may seem atypical compared to the average person’s idea of a hip-hop star. For one thing, he says his ultimate goal is to help other artists surpass him — an ostensible ...

The RX is Uproxx Music’s stamp of approval for the best albums, songs, and music stories throughout the year. Inclusion in this category is the highest distinction we can bestow and signals the most ...

Rap’s biggest commercial asset of the year has been broad, virality-prone comedy. If a rapper isn’t impersonating one of the most infamous label bosses in the genre’s history, singing about about ...

Being an independent artist in the modern music industry is difficult, but Kota the Friend embraces that challenge. Since the start of his career, Kota has been a major advocate for independent ...

Hip-hop is currently awash in luxury dad rap. In the last decade rap has seen an emergence men with unresolved daddy issues dealing with the mundane and costly realities of becoming fathers themselves ...

Over the last several years, Kota The Friend has been busy intentionally carving out a very normal life compared to other rappers. While his rap peers may be chasing fame, fortune and relentless ...

Pro Era rapper Nyck Caution has recruited two fellow New York rappers, Kota the Friend and Erick the Architect, for his introspective new song. "Product of My Environment" sees all three rappers ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the official Today's Hip Hop playlist has been launched on the Spotify website. The playlist was curated and launched by the staff at TodaysHipHop.com.

Joey Badass and Bas have teamed up with fellow New York native KOTA the Friend on his latest single “BQE”—a nod to their hometowns of Brooklyn and Queens. "'BQE' is a song for my hometown. It’s about ...

“I’m good at introductions … I keep it sweet and simple.” This was Kota the Friend’s confident response when asked what he would do if he met Jay-Z, his favorite artist and biggest hero. His ...

Brooklyn's own Kota the Friend is bringing his soulful lyricism and laid-back energy to The Midway this September 5th. From his early days playing trumpet in public school music programs to turning ...