KAYTRANADA is a Haitian-Canadian DJ, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist celebrated for redefining contemporary electronic, hip-hop, and R&B music with his signature groove-driven sound. Born Louis Kevin Celestin on August 25, 1992, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he moved to Montreal, Canada, during childhood, where he developed a passion for music production as a teenager. He first gained international attention in 2013 when his remix of Janet Jackson’s If went viral, showcasing his distinctive ability to blend house rhythms with hip-hop swing and soulful textures. Building a strong online following through SoundCloud releases and inventive remixes, KAYTRANADA quickly became one of the most sought-after producers in the global music scene. His debut studio album, 99.9% (2016), received widespread critical acclaim and won the Polaris Music Prize, establishing him as a major creative force. The album featured collaborations with artists such as Anderson .Paak, Vic Mensa, and Syd, and was praised for its seamless fusion of funk, electronic beats, and alternative R&B.
KAYTRANADA’s influence expanded even further with his second album, BUBBA (2019), which solidified his position at the forefront of modern dance music. The project earned him two Grammy Awards, including Best Dance/Electronic Album and Best Dance Recording for 10% featuring Kali Uchis, making him one of the few Black producers to win in those categories. Known for his genre-blurring productions, KAYTRANADA has collaborated with a diverse range of artists including H.E.R., The Weeknd, Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar, and Pharrell Williams, contributing to the evolution of contemporary R&B and electronic music. Beyond the studio, he is renowned for his high-energy DJ sets at major festivals such as Coachella, Primavera Sound, and Lollapalooza, where his rhythmic, bass-heavy style creates an immersive dance experience. His work is often characterised by warm basslines, syncopated drums, and infectious grooves that effortlessly bridge underground and mainstream audiences. By 2026, KAYTRANADA stands as one of the most innovative producers of his generation — an artist whose cross-cultural background, technical mastery, and forward-thinking sound continue to shape the global music landscape.
