KOSHA DILLZ

Kosha Dillz, born Rami Matan Even-Esh, is an Israeli American Emcee who has exploded on the scene these past few years, elevating culture into mainstream with raw east coast appeal guerilla tactic stage performance.. A master of Freestyle/improv tactics and versatility, his original career as battle MC/Divsion I Wrestler helped him become a D.I.Y. ambassador, releasing independent projects that have earned him stripes all around the world, from shows with the late Guru of Gangstarr and Roger Daltrey of The Who, to press in Billboard, MTV, Spin and The Los Angeles Times. If those names do not sound familiar, Dillz had also played concerts with Portugal The Man, Cage The Elephant, The Used, Wu Tang Clan; the list goes on. And yeah, he still rocks bar mitzvahs open mics and weddings if you were wondering. Known for a heavy touring schedule (400 self-booked shows in three years) and a stage show that includes Hebrew, Spanish, tap dancers, crowd members, and the occasional flute players, he is for sure the friend you will want to have by your side. His new “Gina and The Garage Sale” Ep, produced entirely by German beatsmith Shuko, is dedicated to the passing of his friend Gina Sach Cody, an upcoming NYC photographer whose life fell short to addiction this past year. Not even 2 years ago, Kosha Dillz dominated the Hot 97 Summer Jam battle at Giants Stadium to win in front of over 8,000 people, which led to a 40 city 5 country tour with Matisyahu, recording songs with Rza, 2 MTV videos, and touring Europe with Snoop Dogg soon after. Kosha Dillz even became the first Jewish rap celebrity in NBA 2K11 video game next to Drake. Recent News Kosha Dillz just completed his “Give Me Five” Tour, a 35 city (45 concert) trek spanning across the entire USA in support of the Tipitinas Foundation of New Orleans, which is dedicated to preserving the city’s musical culture after Hurricane Katrina by providing musical instruments/lesson for less fortunate youth in more than 60 schools. For the two months on the road including (eight shows at) SXSW with everyone from indie superstars Tennis to Shinobi Ninja and Del The Funky Homosapien, Kosha Dillz will be donated nickels for every ticket sale, piece of merchandise sold, and “high five” he receives during his voyage, along with every #givemefive hashtag through social media outlets. About his latest musical release, Gina & The Garage Sale EP Released March 2011 Kosha Dillz combines with German production team Shuko and Fonty to create “Gina & The Garage Sale“, a nine track EP that follows up his acclaimed debut album Beverly Dillz. Gina, a friend of Kosha who passed away of an overdose during the recording, will be part his free (6 song) portion of the album that emphasizes many of Kosha’s darker struggles via crime, drug addiciton, and death. The “Garage Sale” signify’s the inner cleansing of his house and puts out all for sale in typical hustle minded Kosha Dillz action. The two titles separately combine to balance the yin and yang of Kosha’s light hearted attitude toward serious issues and ultimately combine to balance the mature artist he has grown to become amidst all his tribulations…