Kosha Dillz

Kosha Dillz has established himself as an independent hip-hop artist and lyricist, performing globally and collaborating with notable figures in music and entertainment. After his song ‘Cellular Phone’ was prominently featured in a Bud Light commercial during Super Bowl XLVI in 2012, Kosha Dillz significantly elevated his profile as a hip-hop artist and lyricist. His professional journey began earlier, making a mark in New York City’s Nuyorican Poets Café battle rap scene around 1999, featuring alongside artists like Mos Def and Immortal Technique. Dillz released his debut 12-inch, ‘Chainsaw Music,’ in 2005, followed by a collaboration with Matisyahu on ‘Childhood’ from C-Rayz Walz’s album, ‘The Dropping,’ in 2006.

That same year, he was honored as one of The Jewish Week’s ’36 Under 36.’ From 2015 to 2017, Dillz hosted ‘Kosha Dillz Presents: Oy Vey’ at SXSW, an annual showcase of diverse talent. His 2016 album, ‘What I Do All Day And Pickle,’ achieved critical and commercial success, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, number 42 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and number 50 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. The album included the single ‘Dodging Bullets,’ a further collaboration with Matisyahu. In 2016, BuzzFeed recognized him, naming him #14 on their ‘List of Best Jewish Rappers: Passover Edition.’ Kosha Dillz has toured extensively, sharing stages with prominent artists such as Matisyahu, RZA of the Wu Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah, Snoop Dogg, and Macklemore.

In 2024, he released ‘Time for a Conversation’ and unveiled his NYC Marathon 2024 Music Video, ‘Marathons in the Rain,’ further demonstrating his creative range and engagement with diverse audiences. Known for his multilingual performances spanning English, Hebrew, Yiddish, and Spanish, Dillz maintains a strong global presence as an independent hip-hop artist.