Kaytranada: How His Music Went From His Basement To Dance Floors Around The World | The Culture

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  • čas přidán 19. 09. 2017
  • Kaytranada-the Haitian-born, Quebec-raised DJ and producer-started out messing with music on the family computer in his basement. Using production software, and posting his music online, Kaytra's use of technology helped him bring his unique sound into the real world. Years later the high school dropout's music can be heard on dance floors around the globe.
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  • @deepfault
    @deepfault Před 6 lety +259

    I saw Kaytranada way back in 2014.
    By far one of the dopest shows ever honestly.
    His album 99.9% IS WAY AHEAD OF ITS TIME.

  • @MischiefMemoirs
    @MischiefMemoirs Před 6 lety +659

    Kaytranada is the future.

    • @sontegardener
      @sontegardener Před 6 lety +2

      Mischief Memoirs your channel is the future! Dope concert vlogs. I had to subscribe.

    • @rashaunaytes2013
      @rashaunaytes2013 Před 6 lety

      100th like, was hannin!
      www.soundcloud.com/rajastoops

    • @birnenstaude
      @birnenstaude Před 6 lety

      +rashaun aytes soundcloud.com/deepspacenine

    • @Jay-ue2ic
      @Jay-ue2ic Před 5 lety +1

      and the present.

    • @murberec42
      @murberec42 Před 4 lety +1

      Mischief Memoirs he’s this generations Dilla

  • @pvva8911
    @pvva8911 Před 6 lety +259

    GOATRANADA

  • @tycrowther544
    @tycrowther544 Před 6 lety +69

    Discovered his work a couple months ago, a big leap out of my normal listening, I simply can not get enough. 99.9% is some of the best work I’ve ever heard. What an album, what a dude, what a fucking genius

  • @JoyChristos
    @JoyChristos Před 5 lety +62

    “If you feel like you’re doing your thang, don’t let nobody talk down on you. If you feel driven in your heart & you really love what you do, go for it! Deep down in your heart, you know what you want. You gotta be able to take risks in life. DO OR DIE. What else will you be? Do what you love.” - Paraphrasing Kartranada 💛

  • @rjgthuro
    @rjgthuro Před 6 lety +139

    He's the second coming of the Neptunes'. When he popped off it was incredible, now he is just as good working with the majors

    • @tyharris3263
      @tyharris3263 Před 6 lety +1

      musically kaytra has been far past the neptunes for quite some time tbh

    • @rjgthuro
      @rjgthuro Před 6 lety +9

      Ty Harris I would disagree but he has incredible range of production this "early" in his career.

  • @mtilus
    @mtilus Před 6 lety +25

    He’s so cute! Love that he’s so passionate about music. Representing Haiti! 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹

  • @StandProudGojo
    @StandProudGojo Před 6 lety +330

    He mad underrated

    • @navigatingmadness180
      @navigatingmadness180 Před 6 lety +17

      How? His album won the Polaris prize.....Everyone in the know knows who Kay is

    • @lonelykid7691
      @lonelykid7691 Před 6 lety +3

      He's not underrated lol, he's been around man.

    • @pookeyblow
      @pookeyblow Před 5 lety

      Not at all.

    • @keithprice7119
      @keithprice7119 Před 5 lety +2

      On almost every song/album by any artist there's a comment about how underrated they are.

    • @dondiego2850
      @dondiego2850 Před 5 lety +2

      Just because hes an amazing producer doesnt mean he is underrated

  • @groovekiller
    @groovekiller Před 6 lety +20

    I love how his family totally support him. That's beatiful to see!

  • @sauceydesigns
    @sauceydesigns Před 6 lety +17

    I listen to Kaytranada every time I'm planning a new project. Those beats get my brain movin!!!

  • @teammmx
    @teammmx Před 4 lety +30

    He's cool, I didn't know him until now. His new album, Bubba, is pretty damn good. Now I have to listen to 99.9%

  • @user-xx3uz9pu4u
    @user-xx3uz9pu4u Před 6 lety +11

    Kaytranada Sango & Sam Gellaitry are the holy trinity of this shit

  • @aporia7222
    @aporia7222 Před 6 lety +71

    kaytranada the goat

  • @JaePalm
    @JaePalm Před 6 lety +38

    My favorite producer right now. I loved the video

  • @MATZ302
    @MATZ302 Před 6 lety +7

    this is sooo inspiring and amazing, seeing kaytranada slowly coming out of his cocoon and showing more and more of his childhood.
    the interview is also so well made and filmed
    thank you complex!

  • @josephdunphy7947
    @josephdunphy7947 Před 6 lety +34

    Man this was really well put together

  • @QMoore
    @QMoore Před 6 lety +113

    Remember hearing his work since the MySpace days, this dude is truly in another realm with his music.

  • @stefanypuebla
    @stefanypuebla Před 2 lety +5

    Here after seeing him live 2 days ago, still cant wrap my head around what he brings to the table. Never in my life have I enjoyed a concert as much as his. He is the future and will continue to do wonders. From underrated to big ups @kaytranada. all love from toronto.

  • @kevcjin
    @kevcjin Před 6 lety +219

    Kaytranada represents the diversity of Canada

  • @ruffiankickloops
    @ruffiankickloops Před 6 lety +44

    I met kaytranada way back when we use to be in that crew he spoke of. We use to all send beats back and forth thru CZcams, Bandcamp, SoundCloud. All of that! This dude always been dedicated to his craft. I'm glad to see the homie Kev make it haha
    Respect!

  • @Jay-ue2ic
    @Jay-ue2ic Před 6 lety +43

    Look at Jersey Jinx doing real journalism for a change. #WeSeeYaFam

  • @dunkkid23
    @dunkkid23 Před 6 lety +21

    Jinx stay with the fire content, thanks for this one. Kaytranada is undeniably one of the greats of this generation.

  • @txvx
    @txvx Před 2 lety +6

    My inspiration do music! he is so humble as well. What an amazing human! The end when he talks about not letting anyone stop you or talk down to you had me crying. Such a talented artist!

  • @pariseathena5440
    @pariseathena5440 Před 6 lety +1

    Always love watching interviews with Kaytranada. So insightful and laidback 👌🏾

  • @avaprod.8622
    @avaprod.8622 Před 3 lety +9

    one of my favorite producers! really inspires me to develop my own style and find the courage to put myself out there.

  • @XBR4Da
    @XBR4Da Před 6 lety +3

    I love Kaytranada. His music got me interested in producing. Thanks for making this Complex

  • @HelloDapp
    @HelloDapp Před 6 lety +134

    Just found one of my new favorite artists, thanks complex

  • @TaoNaomi
    @TaoNaomi Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you for this video, he is one of my favorite producers/dj/artist

  • @Dondiggler1
    @Dondiggler1 Před 6 lety +34

    too many people sleeping on his sound.....props from the uk

  • @JDLRtv
    @JDLRtv Před 6 lety

    you guys have the best content and features. Much love from Toronto. Kaytranada forever!

  • @NAVI-xz2io
    @NAVI-xz2io Před 6 lety +25

    i love his music, big ups.

  • @conducttracks
    @conducttracks Před 6 lety +1

    Dang Complex!
    This is like the freshest '60 Minutes' segment :)
    Great interview and production all around!

  • @jesus2kool
    @jesus2kool Před 6 lety +5

    So proud of Kaytranada, saw him come up in the last 2 years. Can't wait to see him live at Wynwood iii festival!

  • @omarkhan2910
    @omarkhan2910 Před 6 lety +49

    This is mad, knx next!!

    • @Huumf
      @Huumf Před 6 lety +6

      Omar Khan doubt he'd do it

    • @user-by3hs5te6i
      @user-by3hs5te6i Před 6 lety +4

      yea he doesnt talk

    • @AlchemyBeats
      @AlchemyBeats Před 6 lety +1

      he has done interviews but on camera yeah i doubt it

  • @ahmedwise1960
    @ahmedwise1960 Před 4 lety

    I can't wait to hear his next project. Kay is Str8fire!!!

  • @princeok12
    @princeok12 Před 6 lety +2

    I love when two people I admire sit down and have a conversation. The universe at work.

  • @csmpson1
    @csmpson1 Před 6 lety +2

    I love this! I understand his style more now!

  • @jeronmurray
    @jeronmurray Před 6 lety +11

    Drive me Crazy.
    Great song!

  • @allancesterjr4494
    @allancesterjr4494 Před 3 lety

    I LOVE HIS WORK ! Well done sir !

  • @MrHDallday
    @MrHDallday Před 6 lety +1

    great episode!!

  • @ruudi46
    @ruudi46 Před 6 lety +5

    Great artist. Great journalist. Two GOATs

  • @blakey331
    @blakey331 Před 6 lety +3

    DOPE episode

  • @dwntwnwrld
    @dwntwnwrld Před 6 lety +1

    His story is so dope! Great motivation

  • @EastAfricanSniper
    @EastAfricanSniper Před 6 lety +1

    Wow this is dope and very motivating

  • @Gs-ft9kc
    @Gs-ft9kc Před rokem +2

    This is genius. NO QUESTIONS

  • @ochre2670
    @ochre2670 Před rokem +5

    I'll say this to those who also make music we know what we struggle with, and we know our weaknesses. Once you feel secure in your strengths then focus on the weaknesses, and let's be honest deep down you know what you should be doing. Much love.

  • @chuck6354
    @chuck6354 Před 8 měsíci

    Big fan of this mans work.
    One thing I can definitely relate in
    Is having different ideas and wanting to
    Exercise them. In doing it he’s showing different tastes he has in his talent

  • @natashanate7439
    @natashanate7439 Před 6 lety +2

    I was literally listening to a Kaytranada remix when I saw this video. I screamed! I am happy!

  • @shewantstogroove
    @shewantstogroove Před 6 lety +1

    His music is so fun, so interesting, so well rounded. He has got that "it" factor for sure. 99.9% is my favourite album from at least the past year or two. So good cover to cover.

  • @fredzamora7856
    @fredzamora7856 Před 6 lety +2

    this Complex Culture series is lit

  • @UrbanNoizeMusic
    @UrbanNoizeMusic Před 6 lety +2

    The dad with the vinyl, cassette and amplifier set for music lol. This reminds me of quite a few haitian dads who kept the party going lol. Kaytranada hit on the head.

  • @ZacharyAghaizu
    @ZacharyAghaizu Před 6 lety +2

    Yes kaytranada, you inspired me to get back into music

  • @edgomez8270
    @edgomez8270 Před 3 lety +4

    It made me happy to think the guy his family was cheering for won a Grammy 4 years later.

  • @Ms9mmBeretta
    @Ms9mmBeretta Před 6 lety +3

    You are amazing, Kaytra. I'm sure you know that.

  • @liamcollins09
    @liamcollins09 Před 6 lety +1

    Best producer-artist out there

  • @KingRegis_
    @KingRegis_ Před 6 lety +5

    Love seeing my Haitian people flourishing

  • @andrei-cipriangorcea5090

    makes good music and he seems like a down to earth guy. keep it up

  • @oscarherrerar.3496
    @oscarherrerar.3496 Před 3 lety

    such a nice guy, so inspiring

  • @chrisdesante1068
    @chrisdesante1068 Před 6 lety

    Kay is actually so dope. He has produced some crazy rap queb songs and literally can turn anything to gold.

  • @Jay-ue2ic
    @Jay-ue2ic Před 6 lety

    It’s awesome to see that his family is his biggest fans and that everyone is supportive.

  • @nicholasjohnson1694
    @nicholasjohnson1694 Před 6 lety +1

    Simply Amazing

  • @benpayton95
    @benpayton95 Před 6 lety

    kaytranada is so dope and he has something to offer to everybody. he is the greatest thing out there right now

  • @MitEast1
    @MitEast1 Před 6 lety +2

    Kaytranada is on a different planet amongst other producers. Shouts to Jinx, been great this Culture series.

  • @asiarichardson6129
    @asiarichardson6129 Před 2 lety +1

    He makes me so happy

  • @NachoPiek
    @NachoPiek Před 6 lety

    Love this guy. He's so talented and down to Earth.

  • @lunaticharlie8831
    @lunaticharlie8831 Před 6 lety

    Ma'man since 2014..changed my life.. Go on bro

  • @xomyxov335
    @xomyxov335 Před rokem +1

    This dude is from another planet!

  • @malusinotshweleka4143
    @malusinotshweleka4143 Před 6 lety +42

    KAYTRANADA - Leave Me Alone (ft. Shay Lia)

  • @puresunshine79
    @puresunshine79 Před 6 lety

    He is so dope. I live for his music.....

  • @yogicbeats
    @yogicbeats Před 3 lety +1

    BEST INTERVIEW EVER.

  • @BRod-un4yy
    @BRod-un4yy Před 6 lety

    I mad remember downloading the kaytraTODO EP years ago and falling in love with his music. "All We Do - helped me discover JSMN early on also, and showed the diversity with Kays beats. AND then, ending the project with "Holy Hole Inna Donut" FUCK! That track gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. I'm glad there's a growing base for Kaytra, Man's a musical force.

  • @anujmajumdar4615
    @anujmajumdar4615 Před 4 lety +1

    I love how the comments are all positive ...eyyyy lets go !

  • @xeiku7940
    @xeiku7940 Před 6 lety +4

    love him so much

  • @Robertking1996
    @Robertking1996 Před 6 lety +26

    He is so damn fine

  • @Tristen_Neufville
    @Tristen_Neufville Před 6 lety +1

    9:44 😂😂the camera zoom in Brandon face btw this K is looks fire asf🌊🔥🔥

  • @brookewashington498
    @brookewashington498 Před 5 lety +2

    When he mentioned lil kim I cried ugh my idol. Iconic

  • @gabenewman4662
    @gabenewman4662 Před 4 lety +2

    I’m obsessed🥰🥰

  • @Ej3kayy
    @Ej3kayy Před 6 lety +1

    So dope.

  • @samanthaharper9522
    @samanthaharper9522 Před 6 lety +2

    Kay is the best

  • @samandersxn
    @samandersxn Před 6 lety

    this is my new favourite series, shout out to Jinx.

  • @whosmans727
    @whosmans727 Před 6 lety +6

    KINGTRANADA

  • @blueindreams
    @blueindreams Před 5 lety

    Jinx asks such good questions. This was amazing

  • @carterwatson1949
    @carterwatson1949 Před 4 lety +1

    Just started listening to him a few minutes ago started with his debut album omg first few songs in omg 🤩

  • @akilmtl919
    @akilmtl919 Před 6 lety +5

    Ppl sleepin on my city Kaytranada is only a lil sample of Montreal🔥

  • @JALC-x
    @JALC-x Před 5 lety +2

    9:19 'nothing like u' plays which was released a few months ago, over 1 year after this video was released

  • @ubermatic1821
    @ubermatic1821 Před 3 lety +2

    IF YOU EVER get a chance to see him live, GO!

  • @ilyaonthefly
    @ilyaonthefly Před 6 lety

    such a dope artist

  • @lX-NDR
    @lX-NDR Před 2 lety

    humble guy with great music

  • @drea_
    @drea_ Před 6 lety

    Kaytranada is my favorite for real

  • @THHGURU
    @THHGURU Před 6 lety

    amazing

  • @kauan____
    @kauan____ Před 6 lety

    The best, come for brazil !

  • @pojomon1234
    @pojomon1234 Před 6 lety

    IVAN AVE ON VINYL AT 12:05. I know hes worked with kaytranada before but thats so cool he has his vinyl

  • @rafaneves4525
    @rafaneves4525 Před 6 lety +3

    I got mad love for Jinx for this show.

  • @thespedwards
    @thespedwards Před 6 lety +6

    Remember when "Holy Hole Inna Donut" was released? Damn.

  • @d4vidgarr44
    @d4vidgarr44 Před 6 lety

    Kay... u the man bro

  • @Kyle_Yamamoto
    @Kyle_Yamamoto Před 6 lety +11

    PPL STILL SLEEP ON KAYTRA IDK HOW

  • @fisheadsoup
    @fisheadsoup Před 6 lety +1

    This dude should for sure collab with Zaia! Their vibes would mesh beautifully

  • @henrym8655
    @henrym8655 Před 6 lety +1

    my boy !!

  • @nopeISdope96
    @nopeISdope96 Před 6 lety +1

    The Celestics was an awesome project too imo

  • @The-bs1bs
    @The-bs1bs Před 6 lety +3

    FINALLY THIS MAN GOT SOME RECOGNITION