Kota the Friend has remained an independent act throughout his careerturning down 3 major record labels; instead, creating his own label and apparel store FLTBYS. He frequently cites a do-it-yourself mentality, such as filming his own music videos, recording within a home setup, and producing most of his discography. His mentality was fueled by a desire for freedom and to avoid the sense of musical confinement.In his debut studio album FOTO, Kota featured appearances from artists Saba and Hello ...