Written by Samuel Kaplan
We’re proud to spotlight the next evolution of a Sauce favorite—formerly known as Koi, the artist has officially reintroduced himself as coye. After seven years of trailblazing and trendsetting with a one-of-a-kind sonic identity, the decision to step into his real name marks more than a rebrand—it’s a personal and artistic reset.
As he shared on Instagram: “this is something i've for real wanted to do for a long time and now it finally feels right, like a fresh start for all this new music I got. All previous releases will forever stay under ‘Koi’ — but everything new will be released as ‘coye’ on brand new artist profiles across all streaming platforms. starting from zero… no streams… no monthly listeners — so ima need your help more than ever.”
Coye’s influence within Sauce Music runs deep. He’s been a consistent presence on our SauceOnly YouTube channel, always pushing boundaries and delivering with authenticity. His artistry has never been about following trends—it’s been about setting them. This reintroduction feels like a natural extension of that spirit.
He kicks off this new chapter with a two-pack of singles: “the art of tennis” and “cash cow.” Both tracks reflect the same fearless creativity that defined his work as Koi, now sharpened with a renewed sense of purpose and freedom.
You can stream "the art of tennis" here: