The Playground Meets: Coi Leray
Written & Interview by: Nishat Baig
We caught up with the iconic Coi Leray yesterday to discuss her success and upcoming music. Not only does she have the industry buzzing, she’s been going viral nonstop on TikTok and Instagram thanks to her next-level creativity and loyal following. Coi shares with us her experience working with collaborator Pooh Shiesty on hit record “Big Purr” as well as what it was like to be featured in Mooski’s soon-to-be-legendary Trackstar video.
In addition to recording amazing music, Coi has also been expanding into other fields such as acting. Coi currently has a series on Whistle called “Coi Leray Vs.” in which she goes head to head against another celebrity or influencer in a series of challenges. Coi isn't planning on slowing down any time soon, she’s even got her debut album on the way! Coi revealed that she’ll be dropping her album in May and let us in on one of the features we can look forward to. Check out the videos for “No More Parties” and “Trackstar” below - and read on for our full interview with Coi Leray.
The Playground: You recently shared the “Trackstar” trailer, can you talk about your experience working with Mooski?
Coi: Mooski is a superstar, he’s so talented, I can’t wait until the world sees him for who he is for real. That song “Trackstar” is so legendary and it’s gonna live forever and I’m so happy to be a part of it.
The Playground: Can we expect you on the “Trackstar” remix?
Coi: It’s a possibility!
The Playground: Do you have any other music with Mooski on the way?
Coi: Not yet, we will be locking in soon. I got these hit songs and he got his hit songs and he’s on the road, so we both been working.
The Playground: How did it feel to see “No More Parties” go gold?
Coi: It felt amazing this was my first time going gold, it’s a blessing I’m super happy.
The Playground: I love “Big Purrr,” what was it like working with Pooh Shiesty?
Coi: It was lit, he was fast. We were in the studio vibing.
The Playground: How did you secure the feature with Pooh Shiesty?
Coi: My management is cool with his people so they linked us and put us in the studio.
The Playground: Do you have any more music with him on the way?
Coi: Hell Yeah.
The Playground: Can you tell us about Coi Leray Vs.? Are you filming new episodes?
Coi: Yeah we actually have another episode coming out in 2 weeks and we’re still filming more stuff, it’s lit.
The Playground: Who do you wanna see on the show and what would you two be doing?
Coi: I’d love to see Meg The Stallion and I’d want us to do something with our knees, something where we gotta be low. She looks like she’s super athletic, she’s always doing the twerk classes, but I know my knees are probably just as strong if not stronger so I wanna go ahead and see whats up.
The Playground: You’re so comfortable in front of the camera, do want to expand and act in television or movies?
Coi: Yeah, for sure I definitely want to tap into the actress world and do voice overs.
The Playground: I love watching Cooking with Coi, what are some of your favorite hows and cooking shows?
Coi: Shark Tank, Chopped Champions, I watch a lot of YouTube channels like Funny Mike, Outdoor Chef Life.
The Playground Can you talk about your upcoming album documentary?
Coi: It’ll be dropping after May and that’s all I can talk about. It’s gonna be lit, you’re gonna love it.
The Playground: Can you tell us about your upcoming album?
Coi: I’m dropping it in May, this is my first debut album so it’s going to be something super big and it’s gonna blow you all out the water so just get ready.
The Playground: Any features you can share with us?
Coi: I got NAV on the project, the single that I have with NAV - I love that song, he bodied it.
The Playground: Will there be a visual for the single with NAV?
Coi: Most Likely, yeah.
The Playground: What else are you currently working on and what do you have on the way?
Coi: We have more merch on the way, we have my album on the way. I got my baby hair brush dropping this year. Go stream “No More Parties” and make sure to listen to DDG and OG Parker’s “impatient” featuring me.
The Playground: One last question before you go, who are you currently listening to?
Coi: I’m listening to SpottemGottem, Lil Durk, Lil Zay Osama, Fredo Bang, Pooh Shiesty and Baby Face Ray