GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer, songwriter, actor, and co-founder of Da Internz KOSINE links up with rising rap force of nature Lady London on her brand new single “What Is It Giving”.
On the single, Kosine’s airy 808s and a steady bass line take hold as Lady London grabs the microphone and unleashes a series of spitfire verses with no shortage of sass, style, and spirit. The track peaks with the refrain, “What is giving, what is it giving?”
It just paves the way for more from the powerhouse producer soon.
The legendary producer recently released a hypnotic cover of “Smoke and Dream” featuring R&B songstress Moscato Angelique. HotNewHipHop hailed the single, writing that it “most certainly is a must listen,” adding that “this is a cover that certainly contains the spirit of the original, and Kosine’s involvement in it all only makes sense.” It also garnered press looks from outlets such as The Source and many more.
KOSINE is fresh off serving as executive producer on Bluprint’s self-titled debut EP, Bluprint, which soared to #1 on the iTunes Top R&B charts upon release.
It arrives on the heels of KOSINE’s Truth Serum. Reaching the culmination of a seven-year creative journey, KOSINE recruited an A-list entourage of collaborators to bring his album to life, including Idris Elba, Jeremih, Leon Thomas, Marsha Ambrosius, and Diane Warren, to name a few. Delivering a thought-provoking yet nostalgic message throughout the project, each song’s message stitches together a triumphant and powerful narrative of the Chicago native’s own ups, downs, and everything in between. By sharing his journey, lessons, and truth without filter, he doses the culture with much-needed Truth Serum once and for all.
Earlier this year, he teamed up with Jeremih to unveil “Transparency.” Right out of the gate, it received critical acclaim from Complex, HotNewHipHop, and more, while tallying over half a million total streams to date. Meanwhile, he also lit the studio up with a live performance of his latest single, “Settle” [feat. Leon Thomas].
The EP also boasts the original “Kings,” which resonated around the globe as a worldwide phenomenon. It notably captured #1 on the Spotify US Viral 50 and #1 on the Global Viral Chart. It has also amassed 3 million worldwide streams and counting.
“Kings” continued KOSINE’s commitment to uplift the culture at every turn. He fearlessly confronts injustices in the community and endeavors to ultimately right these wrongs via his art, philanthropy, and outreach. Fittingly, this remix arrived in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As such, the hashtag #KingsDay takes on a much deeper meaning as it pays homage to the legacy of the Civil Rights leader. Kosine will never stop fighting for equality and equity.
ABOUT KOSINE:
KOSINE, is a notable actor and entertainer, also known as 1/2 of the LA-based production duo Da Internz. He’s a 9x Grammy-Nominated, Multi-Platinum Producer/Songwriter, responsible for some of the biggest hits for Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Big Sean, Justin Bieber, Nas, and more. He’s also an On-Air Personality for Apple Music Beats 1, which broadcasts live in over 110 countries worldwide. He’s both a graduate and former professor of Columbia College of Chicago and has also given a TEDx Talk at his alma mater.
In 2018 KOSINE broadened his talents and took on the TV world, embarking on roles as host of the BET show “ManCave” and earning a premiere role as Lil Dini on FOX’s hot show “Star”. He most recently hosted a limited series “Kingz with Kosine” on FOX’s newest streaming channel Fox Soul and created the campaign song, “Everybody Vote” for President Biden and Vice President Harris. You can currently watch him on BET Presents, “The Encore.”
