With smooth ivory and percussion backing him Brooklyn rapper KOTA delivers “Black Friday,” a track that explores what happens to life and its complexities when people live blindly. He intricately weaves societal trends, vivid imagery, and more into his compelling wordplay. At one point dropping the line, “F**k Black Friday empower the black people, f**k a TV I’m trying to combat evil.” Listen to KOTA’s compelling “Black Friday” below, it may prompt you to change some of your plans for tomorrow.

“Possessions hold power but only to small minds” – KOTA.

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Broolynite artist KOTA recently dropped his drowsy, but subtly creepy track, “Customs.” The first single off his upcoming untitled project, the producer/writer utilizes a “Twisted Nerve” sample, aka the infamous Kill Bill whistle, to help listeners connect immediately while illustrating imagery of childhood nostalgia and dark fears of the future.

Listen to KOTA’s song “Customs” below:

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