Kaytranada
Haitian-Canadian producer from Montreal whose bouncy blend of hip-hop, R&B and house won him a Polaris Prize and two Grammys.
Key albums
99.9%BubbaTimelessKaytraminé (with Aminé)
Key tracks
Glowed Up (with Anderson .Paak)Lite Spots10% (with Kali Uchis)Intimidated (with H.E.R.)4EVA (with Aminé)
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
