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Kota the Friend & TIDAL Partner for Flight Night NYC

Brooklyn-born independent hip-hop artist Kota the Friend is bringing Flight Night back to New York City for a two-day music and arts experience December 10–11, 2026, with TIDAL as presenting partner. Organized through Kota's FLTBYS brand, the event begins December 10 with Local Art Dealer IRL, an invitation-based gathering for independent musicians, artists, managers and creative entrepreneurs focused on ownership and direct-to-fan opportunities. On December 11, Kota will headline a concert at SOB's in Manhattan alongside Statik Selektah, Neptune XXI, Iman Nunez and Life of Thom. Flight Night has previously hosted events in cities across the United States and Europe. Concert tickets are available through FlightNight.com, while interested artists can apply to attend the gathering.

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Kota the Friend Releases Just Happy To Be Here

Independent artist Kota the Friend has released his new album, Just Happy To Be Here, a 10-track project featuring Loony and Lisa Chiodo with production from Eeryskies, Powers Pleasant, ORIGAMI, Aja Grant, MAX HE, Bobby Wooten, and Pat Finnerty. The album arrives as part of New Music Friday while Kota continues his nationwide Just Happy To Be Here Tour.

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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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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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Kota the Friend Starts 20-City US Tour

Kota the Friend’s No Rap on Sunday 20-City US Tour Kicks Off in Florida on Aug 28 and Ends in Brooklyn on His Birthday in October