{"id":21278,"date":"2023-05-26T18:02:42","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T22:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/kota-the-friend-drops-single-with-new-upbeat-house-music-sound\/"},"modified":"2025-02-13T09:40:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T14:40:39","slug":"kota-the-friend-drops-single-with-new-upbeat-house-music-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/kota-the-friend-drops-single-with-new-upbeat-house-music-sound\/","title":{"rendered":"Kota the Friend Drops Single With New Upbeat House Music Sound"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Courtesy <a href=\"https:\/\/todayshiphop.com\/\"><strong>TodaysHipHop.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brooklyn rapper<\/span> <b>Kota the Friend<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has recreated himself once again on latest single, <\/span><b><i>Hope You Heal<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This infectious and upbeat track showcases a new side of Kota.\u00a0 He effortlessly ventures into a unique blend of funk, dance, and pop. With self-produced sound and thought-provoking lyrics, Kota&#8217;s new release is all about brushing off negativity. As a result, we&#8217;re all one step closer to finding peace of mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Hope You Heal\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/6kScHIbR0cC0YvXc2OjJOg?si=kxIPg2umSOSYeFgNOp8YmA&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kota the Friend shared: <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cIt&#8217;s an upbeat record about not allowing people\u2019s negativity to get the best of you. \u2018I hope you heal\u2019 is basically my response to anyone that is trying to hurt me or distract me from my joy and my purpose.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Accompanied by a captivating music video directed by Kota himself, the song embodies the healing power of music. Ultimately, delivering a universal message of positivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Hope You Heal<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On <\/span><b><i>Hope You Heal<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Kota presents a fresh perspective on house music, infusing it with his trademark laid-back style. The song&#8217;s uptempo rhythm and pulsating bass lines create an irresistible groove that meshes beautifully with his vocal delivery. Kota&#8217;s experimental approach to this track highlights his ability to push boundaries and blend genres. He proves, with no room for doubt, that there is room for evolution within his discography.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The underlying theme of<\/span><b><i> Hope You Heal<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is centered around staying positive in the face of adversity. On brand, Kota uses his lyrics to uplift and inspire, reminding us all to brush off negativity and find solace in music. Specifically, the track serves as a reminder that music and self-love can be powerful tools for healing, promoting positive energy, and letting go of grudges. For instance, he raps: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI ain\u2019t gone fight with no one and waste my time it\u2019s no fun\/hoes can\u2019t kill my vibes when we out in Boca, I let it roll off my shoulder.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to the catchy sound and profound message, the music video for <\/span><b><i>Hope You Heal<\/i><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">offers a firsthand view of a stay-at-home jam session, perfectly complementing the energy the FLTBYS rapper exudes. Directed by Kota the Friend himself, the video immerses fans in the uplifting atmosphere of the song. Overall, equal parts approachable and fun.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KOTA the Friend -Hope You Heal [Official Video]\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/drQwnhvj2MA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Hope You Heal<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> arrives hot on the heels of Kota the Friend&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/todayshiphop.com\/kota-the-friends-to-see-a-sunset-deluxe-eight-fresh-tracks-eight-new-collaborators\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">deluxe release<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for his latest album, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To See a Sunset<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with Statik Selektah. Known for his commitment to pushing the culture forward on his own terms, Kota&#8217;s evolution as an artist shines through. Inevitably, with the exciting announcement of FLTBYS creative studio space opening in Dumbo, Brooklyn, one can expect a flood of great content from Kota\u2019s side in 2023 and beyond.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Courtesy TodaysHipHop.com Brooklyn rapper Kota the Friend has recreated himself once again on latest single, Hope You Heal. This infectious and upbeat track showcases a new side of Kota.\u00a0 He effortlessly ventures into a unique blend of funk, dance, and pop. With self-produced sound and thought-provoking lyrics, Kota&#8217;s new release is all about brushing off [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5893,"featured_media":21279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts-and-culture"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Kota the Friend Drops Single With New Upbeat House Music Sound - Brooklyn News and Events<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/kota-the-friend-drops-single-with-new-upbeat-house-music-sound\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Kota the Friend Drops Single With New Upbeat House Music Sound\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Courtesy TodaysHipHop.com Brooklyn rapper Kota the Friend has recreated himself once again on latest single, Hope You Heal. 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