Kaytranada
Kaytranada is an alternative hip-hop producer from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Haitian-Canadian producer from Montreal whose bouncy blend of hip-hop, R&B and house won him a Polaris Prize and two Grammys.
Who is Kaytranada?
Kaytranada (Louis Kevin Celestin) is a DJ and producer who was born in Haiti and grew up in Montreal, Canada.
Known for
His debut album 99.9% (2016), with "Glowed Up" featuring Anderson .Paak, won the Polaris Music Prize. Bubba (2019) won two Grammys, and in 2023 he made Kaytraminé with Aminé.
Style
Bouncy, swinging drums and warm bass, mixing hip-hop and R&B with house, disco and funk. His music sounds nostalgic and futuristic at the same time.
Impact
Kaytranada built a bridge between hip-hop and dance music and became one of the most sought-after producers for R&B and rap artists.
Influences
- J Dilla
Kaytranada: quick answers
What genre is Kaytranada?
Kaytranada’s music falls under Alternative Hip-Hop. Kaytranada is part of Canadian hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Kaytranada from?
Kaytranada is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada (born in Haiti).
What is Kaytranada’s real name?
Kaytranada’s real name is Louis Kevin Celestin.
When did Kaytranada start?
Kaytranada has been active since 2010.
Who influenced Kaytranada?
Kaytranada was influenced by J Dilla.
Which artists are similar to Kaytranada?
If you like Kaytranada, listen to Anderson .Paak, Steve Lacy, Syd and The Internet.
