{"id":24699,"date":"2025-06-06T12:49:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T16:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/brooklyn-rappers-kota-the-friend-and-fivio-foreign-join-forces-on-genre-bending-single-hello\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T16:05:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T20:05:19","slug":"brooklyn-rappers-kota-the-friend-and-fivio-foreign-join-forces-on-genre-bending-single-hello","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/brooklyn-rappers-kota-the-friend-and-fivio-foreign-join-forces-on-genre-bending-single-hello\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn Rappers Kota the Friend and Fivio Foreign Join Forces on Genre-Bending Single \u201cHello\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brooklyn\u2019s musical diversity takes center stage this week with the release of \u201cHello<\/a>,\u201d a boundary-pushing new single that brings together introspective indie rapper <\/span>Kota the Friend<\/b> and drill scene staple <\/span>Fivio Foreign<\/b>. Released today for New Music Friday, the track is now streaming on all major platforms and offers a fresh glimpse into Kota\u2019s upcoming album <\/span>No Rap on Sunday<\/i><\/b>, set to drop in late June.<\/span><\/p>\n

From Jazz to Drill \u2014 And Everything in Between<\/span><\/h2>\n

While their styles couldn’t be more different \u2014 Kota\u2019s laid-back, jazz-infused flow versus Fivio\u2019s high-energy drill cadence \u2014 the two Brooklyn artists find unexpected harmony in their shared roots. Kota hails from Clinton Hill, while Fivio reps Fort Greene and East Flatbush, and that borough bond shines through in a track that feels like both a conversation and a collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt made sense,\u201d Kota said in a <\/span>press release<\/span><\/a>. \u201cWe\u2019re both from Brooklyn, and I think the contrast in our styles makes the song that much more interesting. I\u2019m hoping Fivio gets out soon so he can get back on his grind and keep making music. Brooklyn needs that.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

King Kota Opens the Track With a Generational Twist<\/span><\/h2>\n

Adding to the track\u2019s unexpected flavor is an opening verse from Kota\u2019s 8-year-old son, who records under the name King Kota.<\/span><\/p>\n

His playful and confident delivery adds a layer of generational energy that underscores the theme of bridging gaps \u2014 between styles, ages, and sounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Artwork for Kota the Friend song titled ‘Hello’
Photo via NYC Newswire<\/p><\/div>\n

A Preview of <\/span>No Rap on Sunday<\/span><\/i><\/h2>\n

\u201cHello\u201d is the third single from <\/span>No Rap on Sunday<\/span><\/i>, following <\/span>\u201cMichigan\u201d<\/span><\/a> featuring <\/span>Big Sean<\/b> and <\/span>\u201cCozy Girls\u201d<\/span><\/a> with <\/span>Liana Bank$<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The full album is already available exclusively on <\/span>EVEN.biz<\/span><\/a>, where Kota has embraced a fan-first distribution model aimed at fostering independence and artist-audience connection. The album will be released more broadly on streaming platforms in late June or early July.<\/span><\/p>\n

Music Video Drops June 9<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fans won\u2019t have to wait long for the visuals, as the official video for \u201cHello\u201d premieres Monday, June 9, promising a raw and authentic visual pairing for the genre-spanning anthem.<\/span><\/p>\n

As Brooklyn continues to evolve musically, \u201cHello\u201d is a reminder that innovation often happens at the crossroads. Jazz and drill might seem worlds apart, but in the hands of two of the borough\u2019s most authentic voices, they come together in a track that feels right at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

News shared via <\/span><\/i>NYC Newswire<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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