Kaytranada
Louis Kevin Celestin, known professionally as Kaytranada, is a Haitian-Canadian music producer, and DJ. Celestin rose to prominence after releasing a series of mixtapes, remixes, and original music projects beginning in 2010 under the alias Kaytradamus. By 2013, and under the moniker Kaytranada, he began gaining wider recognition and, the following year, signed a deal with XL Recordings, with whom he would release his critically acclaimed debut studio album 99.9% in 2016. In 2019, he released its follow-up, Bubba, for which he won two Grammy Awards including Best Dance/Electronic Album.
- Origin
- Port-au-Prince
- Active since
- 1992
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Biography
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Louis Kevin Celestin (born August 25, 1992), known professionally as Kaytranada, is a Haitian-Canadian music producer and DJ. He began his career in 2010 under the alias Kaytradamus, later adopting the name Kaytranada in 2013 when he signed with XL Recordings. His debut studio album, 99.9%, was released in 2016 to critical acclaim. In 2019, he released his follow-up album, Bubba, which won him two Grammy Awards, including Best Dance/Electronic Album. Kaytranada is also one half of the hip hop duo the Celestics, alongside his brother Lou Phelps.
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Debut album: 99.9% (2016)
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Two Grammy Awards for the album Bubba (2019)
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Member of the hip hop duo the Celestics
Selection
Discography
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- Kaytrap2012EP
Kaytrap
- At All / Hilarity Duff2013EP
At All / Hilarity Duff
- 99.9%2016
99.9%
- Ocean & Montana2017EP
Ocean & Montana
- Nothin Like U / Chances2018EP
Nothin Like U / Chances
- BUBBA2019
BUBBA
- Intimidated2021EP
Intimidated
- Lover/Friend2023EP
Lover/Friend
- TIMELESS2024
TIMELESS
- AIN’T NO DAMN WAY!2025
AIN’T NO DAMN WAY!
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Kaytranada?+
Kaytranada was born in 1992.
Q02Where is Kaytranada from?+
Kaytranada is from Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Q03What kind of music does Kaytranada make?+
Kaytranada makes hip-hop, electronic, dance, contemporary RnB, funk, and house music.
Q04What are Kaytranada's biggest hits?+
Some of Kaytranada's biggest hits include the albums '99.9%' (2016) and 'BUBBA' (2019), as well as several EPs like 'Kaytrap' (2012) and 'Intimidated' (2021).
Q05Since when has Kaytranada been active?+
Kaytranada began his career in 2010.
Q06Has Kaytranada won any awards?+
Kaytranada won two Grammy Awards for his album 'Bubba' in 2019.