The level of intention, dedication, and communal support at this release party was unmatched. KOTI, short for King of the Island, is a 23-year-old rising R&B star in Detroit, and his upcoming project Welcome to the Island may become my album of the year. On Saturday night, he performed the project for a packed crowd at a […]
Layla McMurtrie
Layla McMurtrie is the digital editor of Detroit Metro Times. She's passionate about art, music, food, and Detroit's culture and community. Her work has been featured in the Detroit Free Press, Between the Lines, and Metromode, among other Michigan publications.
