Ah, Kosha Dillz. It's hard not to love him. The Jewish rapper extraordinaire has an acquired taste that somehow manages to get stronger with each release. Case in point, his new video for "Happy Chinooka (A Hanukkah Song)" with Gangstagrass will not only have people laughing but also wondering, "Where did he get a horse in the middle of New York City?"
Filmed primarily inside Brooklyn dive bar Project Parlor, the video finds Kosha dressed in cowboy gear as he shines light on the menorah, dreidels and other Jewish holiday traditions. The song was sparked by the rise in antisemitism over the last few months, which can be partly attributed to Kanye West's recent inflammatory comments. Like the YouTube caption explains, "As the world experiences a surge in over racism and antisemitism, Gangstagrass & Kosha Dillz link up to save us all with an array of characters and farm animals at a Bed-Stuy Brooklyn dive bar, recreating the beloved 2020 Smokey Robinson cameo into a bluegrass Hip Hop Hanukkah hit!"
Kosha tells RAPstation, "Collaborating with Gangstagrass was a fun way to take a shot at all the world’s darkness with some light. Hanukkah is a story about the under dog fighting against persecution and we both feel that antisemitism and racism are becoming part of the social norm, so it’s a perfect time to unite all our different backgrounds while giving homage to Smokey Robinson famous 'happy chinooka' cameo and dancing with an Alapaca in a Brooklyn bar. We can have a deep meaning while having a light hearted time."
As for Gangstagrass, the bluegrass-Hip Hop hybrid provides the perfect soundbed for the ho-down, which is illustrated in the spirited visual. Check it out below.
