{"id":24521,"date":"2025-05-16T13:57:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T17:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/new-music-alert-kota-the-friend-slows-it-down-with-cozy-girls\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T19:00:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T23:00:19","slug":"new-music-alert-kota-the-friend-slows-it-down-with-cozy-girls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/new-music-alert-kota-the-friend-slows-it-down-with-cozy-girls\/","title":{"rendered":"New Music Alert: Kota the Friend Slows It Down with \u2018Cozy Girls\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Whether you’re unwinding after a long week or curating the perfect weekend playlist, <\/span>Kota the Friend<\/b> just gave music lovers a new vibe to ride into Friday with. His latest release blends smooth production, standout vocals, and a message that hits deeper than the beat \u2014 and it\u2019s only a taste of what\u2019s to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

New Music Friday<\/span><\/h2>\n

Just in time for New Music Friday, Kota the Friend released his newest single, \u201cCozy Girls,\u201d from his highly anticipated upcoming album, No Rap on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCozy Girls\u201d features writer\/vocalist <\/span>Liana Banks<\/b>, who happens to be a well known and is recognized as one of the top writers in the music industry. Banks has written songs for <\/span>Saweetie<\/b>, <\/span>PNB Rock<\/b>, <\/span>Demi Lovato<\/b>, <\/span>Jodeci<\/b>, <\/span>Fabolous<\/b>, <\/span>Jadakiss<\/b> and others. She often delivers a smooth, soulful layer to the track.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a <\/span>press release<\/span><\/a>, Kota said, \u201cLiana has a great sound. She was perfect for this track.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Song That Celebrates Women<\/span><\/h2>\n

When it comes to \u201cCozy Girls,\u201d it\u2019s all about celebrating a certain kind of woman.<\/span><\/p>\n

When talking about the song, Kota said it\u2019s a \u201cchill yet upbeat song that celebrates women that have high standards for themselves and the energies that they allow into their lives. These types of women aren\u2019t celebrated nearly enough, so I wanted to show them some love via \u2018Cozy Girls.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Kota\u2019s Full Album Release<\/span><\/h2>\n

While it is exciting to get a new single from Kota, we won\u2019t have his full album for a little while longer. The full No Rap on Sunday album is scheduled to be released on all DSPs in July.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, for those Kota fans wanting to stream it early, you can do just that via <\/span>EVEN.biz<\/span><\/a>, an exclusive platform allowing direct artist-to-fan music access.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kota said in the press release that this is more than just an album \u2014 it\u2019s a message and a mission. He added, \u201cNo Rap on Sunday is a movement. It\u2019s about peace, balance, and creating space to breathe in a world that never stops moving. It\u2019s a reminder to slow down, to reflect, to feel something real.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Perfect Follow-Up Song<\/span><\/h2>\n

The release of \u201c<\/span>Cozy Girls<\/span><\/a>\u201d happens to come at the perfect time and is a perfect follow-up to \u201c<\/span>Michigan<\/span><\/a>,\u201d featuring <\/span>Big Sean<\/b>. This new single shows fans a different texture in his sound \u2014 intimate, melodic, and focused on mood. The song speaks to independence, femininity, and finding warmth in a chaotic world.<\/span><\/p>\n