KOAD

Event ID: MS63185

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | 4:05 AM - 4:35 AM

Venue: Flamingo Cantina

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Summary

KOAD is a 22-year-old artist, producer & songwriter from the San Fernando Valley. He merges a diverse palette of influences ranging from classic hip-hop albums to nostalgic Bollywood soundtracks. His breakout single, "deepika," sent waves across the globe, gaining 50M+ views and coverage from Rolling Stone, Zane Lowe, and BBC Radio Asia. The subsequent music video for "dirty" catapulted him into culture & earned him 100K+ new followers.1 With a distinct feeling of honesty, his music is unafraid to tackle issues of identity, sexuality and mental health. Having earned co-signs from SZA, Labrinth, Kehlani, Bun B & more, KOAD has emerged as an exciting new voice in hip-hop and garnered a strong cult fan base across the diaspora. His first album, TREEHOUSE, is set to release via 10K Projects / Atlantic Music Group in July 2026.

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