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INTERVIEW WITH 𝐊𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃 for 𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄 𝐊𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐀: 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭.

Written by Kim Sooyoung

𝐊𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃 has had quite a year so far, he released his very first studio album back in June which he put out through Honeydrop Entertainment, home of Teddy and many more artists, but he continued to put out music through almost the entire summer and each song was different from the last. He has definitely showed his fans his versatility and definitely lets people know that as much as he is a singer, he's also a phenomenal rapper. I've been told that Kota doesn't do a lot of interviews due to him feeling like he's not an important enough artist but his fans heavily requested him to do one so here we are.

KS: So, Kota. How does it feel to finally put out your own music? Your very first studio album “Must Be Repeated” had high praise from fans and peers alike so can you tell us the inspiration behind it?

𝐊𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃: The reasoning behind this album was to show people what I can do from behind the camera. I started out as video director and film has always been my passion but I felt like personally I could do something more, so I decided to make my own music to showcase more of my own special talent.

KS: I, myself, enjoyed your debut album and all the songs you put out during the summer. You definitely set the bar for being called a brand new artist so my next question is what is the sound we're all gonna expect from your second album?

𝐊𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃: What you can expect from my next album is a more darker, rougher side to me. My fans got a taste of that in my songs like “So Beautiful”, “Welcome to the Show”, “Dreams of You”, and “Love You Fuck You”. Those songs set the standard for my upcoming album and I personally feel like a lot more people are gonna enjoy it more than my debut album.

KS: Speaking of your song “Love You Fuck You”, you collaborated with Ahin and Astrobin (Subin); Ahin who recently went on tour with two of your labelmates, Teddy & Elena and Astrobin who has recently been in “so called controversy” for his sexuality. What made you decide to collaborate with them?

𝐊𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃: First things first, please don't comment on my friend's sexuality when describing him. I don't fucking like that shit at all so try not to do it again, sweetheart. Second, the reason why I chose those two because I personally felt like their voices went well with my song and I like collaborating with different people. It just helps me expand my connections in Korean Music Industry.

KS: I am very sorry for my previous comment, it was very uncalled for on my behalf. Moving on, I see you have a handful of collaborations with certain members of Goblin Gang, the notorious Korean hip-hop and R&B crew. Who was your favorite person to work with and is there anyone else from that group you would like to work with in the future?

𝐊𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃: Well, I don't personally know the Goblin Gang crew all that well but I personally feel like my favorite person I've worked with so far is Astrobin, he reminds me of my little brother and I'm very protective of him in general. He's a good guy and amazing artist who means well but the hate on his sexuality is absolutely disgusting. And for the second half of the question you asked, I would like to collaborate with Anon, Louie, HEK8, and I.M in the near future. They definitely seem like some of the best collaborations to have on your album.

KS: I noticed that you recently went to Thailand and you were supposed to go with fellow Goblin Gang member Merkury (Luna) but something happened that she ended up backing out on the first day, can you tell us what happened?

𝐊𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃: This is supposed to be an interview about me, so can you tell me why you keep asking me questions about Goblin Gang? No disrespect to them but this shit isn't about them and so with all due respect, I would like to get back to the topic on hand which is about me and my music. Thank you.

KS: . . . Uh, wow okay, let's just move on. I saw that you recently came back from a small hiatus so can you tell me what was the reason for it in the first place?

𝐊𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃: I needed to protect my own mental health, I quickly got burnt out after dropping my first album and releasing new music all summer. So I went on vacation and limited my contacts with certain people. I've just been buckling down to focus on myself and my upcoming album.

KS: Chuseok has recently passed and it's quite apparent that you didn't really spend the holiday with your family or any friends, why is that?

𝐊𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃: I don't really like doing anything for Chuseok, I usually take the time to mind own business and just spend time for myself. I ordered food for my siblings so them two could spend the holiday together. They understand why I do what I do and I called my parents to wish them a Happy Chuseok, that was it.

KS: How close are you with your family tho? There's been certain times where you've expressed to your peers and fans about not returning to Australia but your parents are there.

𝐊𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃: Well, that's a very dumb question to ask. I love and care deeply about my family but I've never had a good or reasonable to in Australia, especially when I was growing up. My refusal to ever go back to Australia has nothing to do with my closeness with my family. Now, I think it's time to move past the pointless questions that my fans aren't gonna give a single fuck about.

KS: Last question of the day, do you have any rumors you would like to address for your fans to know?

𝐊𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃: I don't have nothing to hide personally but there are certain people in this music industry who ain't shit and need to stop putting out a picture perfect image like they didn't use one of their supposed “friend” and labelmate for their own gain. I'm not gonna name names but they know who they are. With that being said, my album comes out in November. Most of y'all should know the date by now.

Sitting down with 𝐊𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐈𝐃 has definitely been one of my most interesting interviews so far. He was very blunt and perhaps a bit controversial towards some of my questions but at least he answered them without any hesitation. I hope his fans enjoys his interview and please look forward for his upcoming album this November.

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KOTATHEKID: video director turned artist has released his very first album “Must Be Repeated” on Wednesday, 16th of June.

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Kota Lim better known as KOTATHEKID has officially released his very first album after releasing two songs prior “So Beautiful” and “Welcome to the Show” which also has matching MVs to go with the songs. This is a new and exciting journey for Kota as he shows people what he's like like musically as a person who's always been behind the camera or behind the scenes.

KOTATHEKID is prepared to show people his own style of music along with spectacular MVs to match most of the song tracks. The amount of praises he has gotten from fellow peers has broaden a lot and you can say he has many stellar collaborations on his very first album.

How well do you think Must Be Repeated will favor after dropping his first two singles? From former freelancer to signed artist on the label Honeydrop Entertainment, just know that the name KOTATHEKID is here to stay.

1. WELCOME TO THE SHOW (INTRO)

Written by: KOTATHEKID

Produced by: KOTATHEKID

Composed by: KOTATHEKID

2. SO BEAUTIFUL

Written by: KOTATHEKID

Produced by: KOTATHEKID, Kim Hanbin

Composed by: KOTATHEKID

3. FEEL THAT

Written by: KOTATHEKID

Produced by: Teddy

Composed by: Teddy

4. DON'T LOOK AT ME

Written by: KOTATHEKID

Produced by: KOTATHEKID, Yung Prince

Composed by: KOTATHEKID

5. 3AM FREESTYLE FEAT. ZENN & FUSE

Written by: KOTATHEKID, Fuse

Produced by: Zenn

Composed by: KOTATHEKID

6. DOPE LOVERS

Written by: KOTATHEKID, Zenn

Produced by: KOTATHEKID

Composed by: KOTATHEKID

7. DAYFLY FEAT. MOON & YUNG PRINCE

Written by: KOTATHEKID

Produced by: KOTATHEKID, Teddy

Composed by: Moon

8. SET ME FREE (OUTRO)

Written by: KOTATHEKID

Produced by: KOTATHEKID, ANTI

Composed by: ANTI