Toronto-born quadruple–threat–rapper, singer-songwriter,
producer, and professional volleyball player – Kofi today released his third
studio album, 'Pettyboy' on Red Bull Records. Comprised of eleven tracks,
'Pettyboy' is a concept project that encapsulates the full range of emotions
that come with a toxic relationship. Told from the POV of Kofi’s alter ego, the
songs touch on themes of desire, commitment, and self-worth as he bares it all
and holds nothing back. The standout track, “Say I Won’t” is an R&B slow
jam that sees Kofi challenging his partner to say he won’t leave her for “a
couple girls waiting on me right now.”
On the album, Kofi shares, “‘Pettyboy’ is my get back album.
All the things I should’ve done in my last relationship but didn’t. All the
times I held my tongue, this is what I should’ve said.” While it’s petty at its core, the album is also an ode to
his hometown Toronto. Cold, toxic, and beautiful, he blends defining sounds
from the city into a multi-genre love letter. Working with writers and
producers plucked straight from the scene, including SLMN (YoungBoy Never Broke
Again, Mariah Carey) and King Fisher (K Camp, Central Cee, NLE Choppa), Kofi
gives Toronto the spotlight it deserves. 'Pettyboy' is an exploration of Kofi’s unapologetic
behaviour in another reality. From the top, he leans into raw rap verses on
“PNC” like, “Don’t ask me to be romantic, girl, that’s hopeless.” A string of
singles that outline a shaky relationship follow, including the Afro beats
favourite, “Impatient,” and the addictive hip-hop joint, “We Don’t Make Sense.”
There’s no wondering what “I Got Options Too,” is about when he croons “It’s
not me it’s you,” leading into the ultimate toxic closer, “Wait On Me,” with
empty promises in his lyrics, “Girl I promise I’ll change.” An accomplished musician and professional volleyball player,
Kofi is a multi-hyphenate in every sense of the word. His skills on the court
earned him a spot on the Canadian Team’s Olympic roster last year, and
currently, he’s playing for the top flight of professional French Volleyball
teams in Séte, France. Kofi has worked tirelessly throughout his athletic
career to remain an irreplaceable player, and as a 6’8” blocker with one of the
most impressive verticals in the league, he’s certainly earned the title. With
the season in full swing and his third album out now, there's nothing Kofi
can't do.
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