Brooklyn bred emcee and independent artist, KOTA The Friend, continues to stake his claim in this thing we call music. In hindsight, the 28 year old has been slept on for some time now. But today should be the day you join the party — it’s not too late and all are welcome. Collaborating for a modern nostalgic, sharp, yet witty collaborative album with the legendary Statik Selektah, they have something special on their hands with the release of To Kill A Sunrise.

Being a sonic paring that’s been brewing for a few years now, To Kill A Sunrise is a PSA — as KOTA The Friend chants on the opening track “I ain’t the KOTA you first met — I. CAN’T. LOSE.” The confident rapper over the masterful production of Statik Selektah introduces a more seasoned musician while locking in his view on success, stepping out of his own way, and overall those who doubt the makings of an undeniable voice of a generation. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.