Press:

“Unsigned hype Cocoa Sarai is one of NYC’s underground gems. R&B is her flavor but her sound is heavily seasoned in Hip Hop.”
Cocoa Cure

“Staying true to what brought her to the dance; her passion filled voice with more strength than one can think could fit in her tiny body, along with the classic essence of R&B. Cocoa Sarai remains relevant and filled with pure talent. She has long embodied what’s missing in her style and brand of music. As long as she’s still pumping them out, we will all continue to listen.”
Mr. Worthy - Profanity Magazine

“Cocoa Sarai makes her way back in the studio and leaves with a new track called, “Blow Me“,”
Anonymously Gifted

“Cocoa Sarai is now armed and ready to take on the music scene once again!”
Gabe of SFPL - Stuff Fly People Like

“Cocoa Sarai is well on her way to being one of R&B’s best new singers Read more: kempiredaily.com/new-music-cocoa-sarai-blow-me | KempireDaily.com (@KempireDaily)”
The Kempire Daily- NEW MUSIC: COCOA SARAI – “BLOW ME”

“I came across this amazing artist, Cocoa Sarai – and her new track, “Blow Me” once I heard her track, it completely blew me away!”
Love & Biscotti - Cocoa Sarai – “Blow Me”

“There's a new girl in town and by the sounds of her new album, The Black & White, Cocoa Sarai won't be forgotten anytime soon. Miss Cocoa has a Bed Stuy attitude and the beauty of a goddess.”
Next In Show Presents Cocoa Sarai

“Fans of innovative R&B won’t want to miss the rest of the fresh material on the artist’s latest full-length, The Black & White,”
DJ Booth - Cocoa Sarai- Raining In My Room

“I'm happy to say that my subsequent foray into her musical stylings has been awesome; this lady is truly about her work, and she can really SANG!”
P. Murray - P.'s Playlist: "Raining In My Room" - Cocoa Sarai

“Cocoa Sarai is a pint-sized soul singer with a voice bigger than life”
Latasha Mercer - ALL EYES ON: COCOA SARAI (MUSIC)

" You see, to know Cocoa is to experience Cocoa is to fall madly in love with Cocoa. From the in-your-face intro, "The Black & White", to the power ballad "Live" at the album's close, Cocoa Sarai masterfully displays her fantastic songwriting abilities and jaw dropping vocal ability. Her tone and timbre will give you goosebumps.
Rox Fontaine - Cocoa Sarai 'The Black & White'

“a natural heartfelt talent by the name of Cocoa Sarai. With amazing vocals and expressive lyrics, Cocoa is sure to grab your attention with emotional undertones in tow. This is one of the best albums from an unsigned artist this year in our book”
GABRIEL OF STUFF FLY PEOPLE LIKE - Cocoa Sarai “The Black & White”

“ What makes her so special and appealing is her ability to understand, what listeners need to hear, without conforming to a generic sound, it is still very raw and unique,”
Lipstick And Lyric - The Sunday Stretch: Cocoa Sarai

“. Headliner, Cocoa Sarai quickly crushed any early exit thoughts an antsy audience member might have with her electric entrance. With colossal vocals for such a petite frame, Cocoa belted out pop-soul track, “Raining In My Room” from her anticipated project, The BLACK AND WHITE.”
Laik C. - Artist Spotlight] Cocoa Sarai….Be Ready To Experience: The BLACK AND WHITE

“Most people call it R&B some call it soul, some call it pop. I call it Cocoa lol. Its Soul dipped in chocolate”
FrenchKissez.com - Cocoa Sarai – The Black and White [INTERVIEW]

“Cocoa Sarai: Soulful,Edgy,ILL,& AMAZING”
Ran DA Man - Da Lady of Da Week

“I’m recording 40 songs and I’m picking nine. I really want this to be classic.”
Stephanie Collazo - YRB Interview: Cocoa Sarai

“reby declare Cocoa Sarai the Queen of Indie R&B. That is, until she gets a record deal. Then she'll be the heir to the throne. You can decide for yourself who's sitting on it now? Mary J. Blige? Alicia Keys? Chrisette Michele? It doesn't really matter because Cocoa is different from them, or anyone else for that matter. She's got her own thing.”
Rox Fontaine - Late Pass: Cocoa Sarai - "Raining in my Room"

“The Bed-Stuy born pop-soul singer/songwriter has the drive of a luxury car and shows no sign of slowing up, but instead flips life’s adversity the bird. And as for that blossoming career? She’s ready for whatever’s in store.”
Niki McGloster - Vixen Chat: Cocoa Sarai Talks “Raining In My Room,” Pop-Soul + Beauty Regime

“Her undeniable vocal talent, amazing songwriting abilities and lyrical prowess, makes Cocoa Sarai a force to be reckon with. With her refreshing sound, raw talent and energetic & magnetic stage presence, Cocoa Sarai is paving her own way to success.””
LEXIE - NEXT UP: COCOA SARAI BRINGS THAT HEAT…

“Download “Half Past 7″ if you haven’t done so already… My favorites are “Camera’s On,” “Up Against the Wall,” “Playing In Ya Hair” and “Complicated.” Cocoa Sarai is a solid singer holding her own in an industry full of pretty faces and mediocre/sub-par talent. I expect nothing but greatness from this young lady!”
NobodyBeatsTheLiz - COCOA SARAI “HALF PAST 7″ ALBUM RELEASE PARTY @ TAJ LOUNGE – 3.4.10

“I’m so proud of Cocoa Sarai’s journey, and I wish I could’ve been at MSG to witness this, but I’ll let the video tell the story. Congrats!”
Nobody Beats the Liz - COCOA SARAI SINGS NATIONAL ANTHEM AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

“Singer-Recording Artist Cocoa Sarai on the set of her new music video wearing GB!! The girl can sing!”
Gwen Beloti - Cocoa Sarai in Gwen Beloti

“You’d never think that big voice would come out of a 5′ frame, but despite her tiny size, she cannot be overlooked.”
Latasha (Dope Files) - LATASHA INTERVIEWS COCOA SARAI (MUSIC)

“Brooklyn-born beauty Cocoa Sarai captivated us from the start. Her dazzling smile, raspy voice and tremendous talent made her the natural choice to perform at one of our signature Honey HiveSpot listening sessions in New York City. That’s when we realized that she she’s not just a gifted entertainer, but a determined artist who has overcome family drama and industry politics to achieve her dream.”
HONEY MAGAZINE - The Swarm: Cocoa Sarai

“LexAve of Str8NYC.com presented Zunnania Designs to a room full of 200 ppl at Gallery Bar in NYC. Str8NYC.com also presented BK born and raised artist CoCoa Sarai, where she took the stage and put on a helluva performance.”
Gabriel of Stuff ly People Like - Last Night In NYC.....

“The singer put on quite the show, belting out her tunes while dancing on the floor and on a male bystander. She was joined on stage by DJ Superfox and Grey Matter.-”
Alison Krawczyk for GuestOfAGuest.com - CocoaSarai Makes An Impression At Ella Lounge

“Brooklyn native Cocoa Sarai possesses raw talent and energy that can be felt way beyond the stage. After a stellar performance on BET's 106 and Park, it certainly solidified her dominant stage presence. The more one learns about Cocoa, it's easy to see that she eats, sleeps, and breathes her craft.”
Clyde Smith - 1/2 Past 7 HIPHOPWEEKLY

“Cocoa Sarai is a solid singer holding her own in an industry full of pretty faces and mediocre/sub-par talent. I expect nothing but greatness from this young lady!”
Nobodybeatstheliz.wordpress.com - Cocoa Sarai Album Release Party

“Str8NYC wants to formally introduce you to a brand spanking new artist straighoutta Brooklyn, Cocoa Sarai. This BK native owns the stage when she performs…I mean if you ever get the chance to check out her out at one of many venues around NYC, trust you won’t be disappointed. We rarely co-sign new acts, but Cocoa Sarai is the real deal.”
www.STR8nyc.com - STR8 NYC Introducing Cocoa Sarai

“Why She's Dope: She is an amazing songwriter ”
DIGIWAXX - 30 Artist In 30 Days

"Sarai‘s soulful streets-scuffed pipes may remind you of a young Mary J., but there’s nothing retro about her sound. She’s backed by a mash up of electro-meets-hip-hop beats that favor hipness over hyper-production".
SACHA (Honey Magazine) - HONEY MAGAZINE Presents Cocoa SArai