KOKAYI
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Preeminent Improvisational Vocalist | Grammy Nominated Artist |Producer. Innovator. Educator.
entrenched in the ethos of hip-hop culture yet colors outside of the lines of genre and tradition.
many names
i've been referred to as many things in album credits and introductions. for clarity, hip hop is my foundation and ethos. i know too many amazing spoken word artists and poets to ever claim those titles. however, i do try to be poetic, but i do rhyme, whether off the top or writtens. i've battled both self and others & continuously work on my craft.
i'm a crafitician i think Mike Tyson said that once. shout out Mike. you can pull up to experience the art of spontaneously composing with myself and on drums, on bass and on keys. we'll be this saturday, may 16th at both 7 & 9pm. each set will be its own vibe, because again there will be spontaneity. if you miss the experience you miss it. i hope to see you there.
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05/13/2026
From Out the Bubble is my substack. It's where I write about life as an artist and the cognitive dissonance creatives have to opt into to survive the peaks and valleys of that life. It's been cathartic, and I am grateful for all of those who keep reading. I appreciate you. If you want to read more, go to https://kokayi.substack.com/.
saturday. May 16th
7PM & 9PM sets
i'll be performing with my band for the first time in NYC. pull up on me.
we're celebrating the release of my latest album and a commitment to creating moments.
no 2 shows will be the same; if you miss it, you miss it. this is spontaneous composition.
bass: kris funn
drums: sheldon thwaites
keys: drew kid @
vocals/electronics: moi
tickets: link up top. ☝🏾
05/10/2026
Happy Mother's Day thank you for being a partner in raising these hot bammas. i will never experience the duality of motherhood and maintaining self when the world asks mothers to sacrifice identity for an expectation of martyrdom. thank you for holding balance and space to be you. enjoy your day. 💐💐💐
05/08/2026
we're outside!!! today. I'll be participating in the Creators Summit hosted by the Recording Academy Washington D.C. Chapter! There will be a full day of dynamic conversations around expanding creative revenue opportunities, navigating and protecting our work in the age of AI, and prioritizing artist wellness alongside some of the most inspiring voices in the industry. Yerrrrr!
04/30/2026
happy international jazz day. links in bio
this record is 100% improvised.
no overdubs, no rehearsals.
walked in, setup, checked levels, pressed record.
recorded by Om'mas Keith at the Om’Mas Keith Recording Workshop™
mixed by JakeVicious at the Vault Studio
mastered by URS Maje at Mon Maison Studios
featuring:
Guillermo Brown - drums
Wynne Bennett - keys
Solomon Dorsey - bass
i feel like this is a testament to the lineage and longevity of Black Music. i wrote a whole article that you can peep on my substack. i appreciate yall.
04/30/2026
we're celebrating in NY. May 16th, 2 sets. 7 & 9. i'll be with and pull up on us. tickets in the link up top.
it's all about life. what's important what ain't. on the eve of the release of an eponymous jont. i'm here to toast to life. an eponymous jont will release tomorrow errywhere.
04/28/2026
Happy bornday to my youngest. one of the most giving and wise people i know. it has been nothing short of amazing being around as you grow older. i'm honored to be your father and wish you all the blessings in the world. keep shining king.
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