Kofi aka K-Black

There’s a storm brewing in Staten Island, New York."Kofi Black -- R & B, Pop, Rock, Reggae, Hip hop, and Soul Roll tossed into a blender and turned on high.With music in his blood, Kofi Black aka Friday Knight mixes his west african roots, with his S.I. swag. On July 22 a successful businessman, musician from Ghana, West Africa and a God fearing woman from Brooklyn bring a legend into the world. Kofi Black the multi-talented singer, song writer, rapper, producer cranks out "break ya neck" cause you're boppin your head so hard music. He sings seductive notes that make you say "How did he do that?". You know, that music that makes you use the left side of your brain. Kofi combines fun, efficiency, charm, passion and excitement to an audience. Some would argue he is a perfectionist. But for Kofi the renaissance man, there is no other modus operandi for his craft. He lives by the intro to his album "All I do is win".



Kofi is currently putting the finishing touches on the antisipated album "Friday Knight". He's also writing and producing for up and coming artist and major artist as well. Super producer Boola who's done everything from Jay Z to Ne-yo is alsoon the album. Kofi wrote co produced Kieth Robinson from the movie "Dream Girls" first single "Gurl". In 2009 he's scheduled to open for Ryan Leslie and Keri Hilson. Japan, Italy and Africa are also on the agenda for the year. As of right now you can catch him doing shows and when he has time he's singing at every open mic in New York City.



In 2003 Kofi went to Ghana, West Africa to perform for independence day in front of thousands. In 2005 he sang at the BET awards a tribute to Mariah Carey. That same year he sang the national anthem at Yankee Stadium. December of 2008 Kofi traveled to South Korea to sing in front 10's of thousands of people. Vocally trained by one of the prolific vocal coaches of this time Craig Derry who's trained everyone from Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilerra, Alicia Keys, John Legend to Pretty Ricky. (About Kofi: "One of the most beautiful voices I've ever hear. His gift is evident. He writes and sings stuff that is undeniable. And when you hear him you will agree. He's definitely a great!"- Craig Derry) Kofi recieves standing ovations at his shows when he sings his original hits "Mojo", "I could kill cupid" and the heart felt, tear jerker "Daddy's little girl". Ultimately, it's Kofi Black's live show that generates the most enthusiastic reviews. "Kofi gives a kick ass show"- Fan. Armed with a microphone and a star stuttered band. Dynamic duo brothers Jamal and Larry Peoples on keys and drums, Anthony on bass and the world famous Faton Macula on guitar who's played for everone from Mark Anthony to Fantasia.