The wait is finally over, Kofi’s highly anticipated second album with Red Bull Records, “Why Not?” releases today, May 20, 2022. Listeners are brought into Kofi’s mindscape over the past three years throughout the 12-track album. With a variety of vibes and heat just in time for summer, the multi-instrumentalist is proving there is no limit to what he can accomplish.

“Why Not?” is inclusive of the highly acclaimed singles “Haunt Me” Featuring 2KBaby, and the Kofi-produced “On Me”, as well as feature collaborations from Atlanta’s new hot topic Noodah05 and more. Kofi carries with him over 35 million streams globally, and the aforementioned album singles have already amassed over 500 thousand global streams respectively to date since their releases.

Extraordinarily hardworking, Kofi is a perfectionist. The melody-driven artist has created a lyrical landscape representative of his growth as an artist and human being. "I've grown so much," states Kofi. "I'm not who I was before, but I think you can hear the evolution on this. It's elevated and exactly where I want to be musically right now—moving forward." Kofi has earned his title as a rising star in Toronto and continues to prove his work ethic and pure love for music are only growing.

Kofi sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:

1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?

Always been around music, reading and writing playing piano. I was super interested in music theory from a young age.

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

Sam cook, Akon, Drake and The Weeknd being from Toronto.

3.  What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?

After why not I have the second album outlined. We are just waiting on features. I’m really excited about this one, as it’s more departed from being a Toronto rapper.

4. How would you describe your sound?

As diverse as Toronto.

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

Performing at el Mocambo with my mom there. This is where she saw all of her favourite artists growing up.

6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

My biggest advice would be to focus on your fans and your art. That will do more for you than any co-sign or hand out.

7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?

Some of my favourite artists coming up are Velow, Q and Ray Goren.

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

I’ve been listening to playboy by Tory lanes religiously since it came out.

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

I love the outdoors so I’m usually just doing stuff out in the country.

10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?

Food, I can’t make music without good food.

Only people that I know well and love can be in the room.

My microphone. I have a Specific mic called a Flea 47 and I don’t record without it.