Kossisko

Baby's Presents: Kossisko

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Kossisko portrayed a DJ in HBO’s wildly successful Euphoria, and
portrayed themselves in two seasons of Netflix’s Sex/Life. Their music has
been licensed in a variety of television shows and used in video games
including Grand Theft Auto V. Marvel comics even paid homage to one of
Kossisko’s early album covers. Their exceptional musical output has been
lauded in publications like NYLON, Fader, SPIN, Vulture, VICE and
Pitchfork to name a few. As an artist who has lived at the intersection of
film, music and fashion, they’ve been featured in an iPhone campaign and
additionally shined as a sought after model, working for Billionaire Boys
Club, Mr. Saturday and Midnight Studios. All this visibility put the Grammy
nominated songwriter in a circle with some of the biggest artist in the world,
as their charisma and artistry could not be denied.
 
Still with all that career actualization, Kossisko struggled with feeling like
an outsider–quietly carrying that emotion from a young age. But after
surviving a traumatic brain injury, a crossroad moment was at hand. Now, as
a proud gender-fluid person of color, Kossisko embraces the power to live
authentically. Fearlessly carving out a new path that merges artistic
expression with living their deep personal truth. This free spirit now fully
embraces the philosophy of P-funk mastermind George Clinton who
shouted, “Free your mind and your ass will follow!”
 
It’s no doubt that Kossisko has always had an edge. But with a new album
and vibe dubbed WTFUNK, the artist takes that edge to another level.
Beyond a sound that is less reliant on technology and more reliant on a raw,
natural feel, this music also pays homage to vanguards like Lady Gaga, Rick
James, Prince, Donna Summer and others. Because like them, Kossisko
wants an inherent freedom, even a self-indulgence to express whatever the
funk they want.
 
Kossisko’s expression through this new music encourages everyone to not
give a damn about what others think about you. Nor be marginalized
because of your challenges. So whether it’s mental health issues, anxiety,
depression or anything that would hold one back from having agency, his
music affirms that we all deserve joy and the space to be who we are without
being defined by people who don’t get you. Kossisko believes this attitude is
the highest form of self-care, a self-care that lets you take your rightful place
in the world.
 
“I want to maintain a clarity about myself and my music so that I’m not
projecting anyone else’s limited thinking.” – Kossisko
 
Starting this latest musical journey in Los Angeles, Kossisko started to feel
less and less connected to the world around them and soon felt contrived
energies leaking into the studio. Instinctively sensing a change was needed,
Kossisko traveled far away–very far away, ending up in Auckland, New
Zealand. With sweeping views of the Tasman Sea and reflective strolls
through the lush rainforest, inspiration emerged.
 
With these newfound energies, a vision was starting to manifest itself.
Kossisko says, “New Zealand brought on a sense of groundedness and a
feeling of being more human.” The artist, who now identifies as they or
them, really got into the roots of funk while recording in the beautiful South
Pacific. Galvanizing a group of live musicians, Kossisko was more
empowered to be organic, more empowered to spread love and even more
empowered to just have fun. Kossisko knows for sure that this audacious
music is what is needed now–and personally, this is exactly where this
innovative artist wants to be.
Herb Powell/2023

Venue Information:

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