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Kota the Friend Releases New Single “Love Slave”

(Press Release) Independent hip-hop artist Kota the Friend has released his latest single, “Love Slave,” offering listeners another preview of his upcoming project Local Art Dealer, Vol. 1, set to arrive on March 25 across all major streaming platforms. The new record follows the February release of “Love Me” and continues to introduce the sound and creative direction behind the forthcoming project. Beyond the music, Local Art Dealer reflects Kota’s ongoing commitment to independence while highlighting a broader movement focused on supporting and collaborating with local artists across music, fashion, visual art, and other creative disciplines.

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Kota the Friend Releases Local Art Dealer Vol. 1

(Press Release) Kota the Friend Releases Local Art Dealer Vol. 1 Exclusively on EVEN

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Kota the Friend Announces 2026 Blue Note Residency

(Press Release) Kota the Friend Announces 2026 Blue Note Residency - Fan demand surges after December shows, historic live debut of Kota at the Blue Note, as he blessed the fans with his historic guitar play for the first time on stage.

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Saxophonist Eric Wyatt To Perform at Fusion East

World Class Saxophonist Eric Wyatt Returns to Fusion East for Live Music Tuesday – December 2

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Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade Lineup

(PRESS RELEASE) The Most Wonderful Stories Start at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®

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Kota the Friend to Perform 2 Days at Blue Note NYC

(PRESS RELEASE) Kota the Friend to Perform Live with Band at the Legendary Blue Note Jazz Club, December 2–3

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Brooklyn Nets Home Opener to Feature Kota the Friend

(PRESS RELEASE) Brooklyn Nets Tip Off 2025-26 Home Opener at Barclays Center Next Friday, Oct. 24, Presented by All In Won

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Kota the Friend, Phearnone Unite for Tour Finale in Brooklyn

(PRESS RELEASE) Phearnone Joins Kota the Friend for Final Leg of No Rap on Sunday Tour in Boston, D.C., Philadelphia and Brooklyn

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Nikki Lucas, Chris Banks Announce Live Concert in ENY

(PRESS RELEASE) Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas Announces the Annual East New York Concert & Wellness Series with Four Dates