FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Bengali-American hip-hop artist, Ko the Timeless, announces his latest project, "The Cost." This release marks a significant milestone for him, as it is his first official venture with the esteemed multi-genre label, Someplace Called Brooklyn.

Ko the Timeless has already garnered recognition for his independent work, with previous releases such as "Outerspace" and "Adapt" making waves on renowned internaltional platforms such as the BBC and BBC Asian Network in London, MTV and VH1 in India, as well as Generasian Radio, Nightlife Radio, and countless more across the United States. "The Cost" is set to catapult the artist to new heights, showcasing his profound talent and dedication to the craft of storytelling emceeing.

"The Cost" is a poignant single that delves into the trials and tribulations faced by independent artists in their pursuit of recognition and acclaim. It serves as a heartfelt reflection on the sacrifices and heartaches endured while remaining devoted to the art of emceeing for decades, all while the elusive "big break" remains on the horizon.

What sets Ko the Timeless apart is his unique perspective as a Bengali-American artist committed to the Native Tongues era of hip-hop. His music values emotional conveyance and intellectualism over materialism and ostentatious projections, making "The Cost" a lyrical and emotional journey unlike the narratives of his hip-hop peers in the U.S. and U.K.

"The Cost" is not only a lyrical journey but also a musical collaboration featuring a sung vocal hook by South Asian hip-hop pioneer, Brooklyn Shanti, who produced the track. To add onto the experience, "The Cost" is accompanied by an evocative music video, also directed by Brooklyn Shanti.

"The Cost" releases worldwide on all major digital platforms via Someplace Called Brooklyn, on October 20, 2023. Don't miss this chance to delve into the world of Ko the Timeless and experience artistry that transcends boundaries while holding true to Bengali tradition, using hip-hop as the medium.

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About Brooklyn Shanti
Brooklyn Shanti is a multi-disciplinary music and art project led by Nabin Laskar (Shanti), aka The One Shanti (the1shanti). Shanti is a Bengali-American artist/producer best known for his work in pioneering South Asian hip-hop between the late 90’s to present day as well as his contributions to the evolution of Tropical and Global Bass. He is a vocalist and DJ on stage, and a producer/director/cinematographer/songwriter and composer/visual artist off the stage. As the only consistent "member" of Brooklyn Shanti, Laskar incorporates the efforts of collaborators in order to form the "band" alongside him, which varies from release to release. Laskar is a multi-instrumentalist which often results in solo "one man band" work under the moniker as well. More information at www.brooklynshanti.com

About Someplace Called Brooklyn
Someplace Called Brooklyn is a Brooklyn-based boutique art curation, media production, music licensing and event management firm. The firm enlists cultural curators and media producers from across the globe in an effort to create collaborative environments between artists, brands, and distributors which make sense. More information at www.someplacecalledbrooklyn.com