Kota The Friend is a musician from New York City who developed a love of music at a young age. Falling in love with a myriad of musicians and bands including The Beatles, J Dilla dna Bob Dylan, he would go on to build a well-rounded understanding of music as he started learning how to play a number of instruments. Distinguishing himself as a talented rapper, Kota The Friend would eventually release his debut album, Paloma Beach, in 2017.