{"id":11197,"date":"2025-07-15T15:10:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T19:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/indie-rappers-rise-up-kota-the-friends-tour-feature-await-you\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T15:24:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T19:24:48","slug":"indie-rappers-rise-up-kota-the-friends-tour-feature-await-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/indie-rappers-rise-up-kota-the-friends-tour-feature-await-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn Indie Rappers, Rise Up! 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Kota, known for his commitment to independence and artistic freedom, is personally inviting independent artists and those signed to pure independent labels in the tour cities to participate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"1014\">The challenge? To create and record an original open verse to his track <strong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"853\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/kotathefriend.lnk.to\/NoRapOnSundaySong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No Rap on Sunday<\/a>,\u201d<\/strong> the title track from his new album featuring heavy hitters like Big Sean, Fivio Foreign, and Liana Bank$, alongside rising talents like King Kota and Jae Lou.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1408\">The stakes are high, and the rewards are substantial. One winner from each tour city will not only gain the exposure of performing live on stage during Kota\u2019s show in their hometown but will also receive an exclusive <strong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1256\">8-bar feature verse<\/strong>on their next single. This co-sign from Kota the Friend, a leading figure in independent hip-hop, is designed to propel their careers to new heights.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1833\">\n<p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1833\"><em data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1595\">\u201cI\u2019ve been independent my whole career, and it\u2019s allowed me to create freely, build my own businesses, purchase investment property, and connect directly with fans on my own terms,\u201d<\/em> Kota explains. <em data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1831\">\u201cThis challenge is about giving other indie artists the same kind of real shot. I know how hard it is to break through without the machine behind you. I want to be the helping hand I wish I\u2019d had when I was coming up.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2139\">Kota\u2019s journey is an inspiration. He has successfully built a thriving empire independently, owning his record label, publishing company, real estate, and apparel brand under the <strong data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2038\">FLTBYS (Flight Boys)<\/strong> umbrella. He understands the challenges and opportunities that come with charting your own course.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2182\">The 26 cities included in the tour are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2626\">\n<li data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2203\">\n<p data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2203\">Albuquerque, NM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2219\">\n<p data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2219\">Atlanta, GA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2234\">\n<p data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2234\">Austin, TX<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2249\">\n<p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2249\">Boston, MA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2266\">\n<p data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2266\">Brooklyn, NY<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2282\">\n<p data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2282\">Chicago, IL<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2297\">\n<p data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2297\">Dallas, TX<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2312\">\n<p data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2312\">Denver, CO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2328\">\n<p data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2328\">El Paso, TX<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2351\">\n<p data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2351\">Ft. Lauderdale, FL<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2367\">\n<p data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2367\">Hampton, NH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2383\">\n<p data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2383\">Houston, TX<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2403\">\n<p data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2403\">Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2416\">\n<p data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2416\">Mesa, AZ<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2432\">\n<p data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2432\">Orlando, FL<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2447\">\n<p data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2447\">Ottawa, ON<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2468\">\n<p data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2468\">Philadelphia, PA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2484\">\n<p data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2484\">Pontiac, MI<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2501\">\n<p data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2501\">Portland, OR<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2521\">\n<p data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2521\">San Antonio, TX<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2543\">\n<p data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2543\">San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2559\">\n<p data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2559\">Seattle, WA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2573\">\n<p data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2573\">Tampa, FL<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2589\">\n<p data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2589\">Toronto, ON<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2607\">\n<p data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2607\">Vancouver, BC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2626\">\n<p data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2626\">Washington, DC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2958\">If you\u2019re an independent artist in one of these cities, don\u2019t miss this opportunity. Stay updated by following Kota on his <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kotathefriend\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2804\">Instagram<\/a> and <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kotathefriend?lang=en\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2856\">TikTok<\/a> or by registering at <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noraponsunday.live\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2930\">NoRapOnSunday.live<\/a> for email or text alerts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3301\">The <strong data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2993\">No Rap on Sunday Movement<\/strong> is more than just a tour or a challenge; it\u2019s a platform designed to empower independent artists and connect them with true music fans. <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noraponsunday.live\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3182\">NoRapOnSunday.live<\/a> is your hub for all things <em data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3228\">No Rap on Sunday<\/em>, including tour information, challenge details, and exclusive content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you an independent hip-hop artist looking for a breakthrough? 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