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

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]

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]

Kaytranada is the future.

[@sontegardener]

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

[@rashaunaytes2013]

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

[@birnenstaude]

+rashaun aytes soundcloud.com/deepspacenine

[@Jay-ue2ic]

and the present.

[@murberec42]

Mischief Memoirs he’s this generations Dilla

[@pvva8911]

GOATRANADA

[@tycrowther544]

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]

“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 💛

[@mtilus]

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

[@StandProudGojo]

He mad underrated

[@navigatingmadness180]

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

[@lonelykid7691]

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

[@waxmaster-c]

Not at all.

[@keithprice7119]

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

[@dondiego2850]

Just because hes an amazing producer doesnt mean he is underrated

[@rjgthuro]

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]

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

[@rjgthuro]

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

[@groovekiller]

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

[@sauceydesigns]

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

[@teammmx]

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%

[@MATZ302]

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!

[@JaePalm]

My favorite producer right now. I loved the video

[@thatonekidfromafrica6492]

Mystique fuck anime

[@josephdunphy7947]

Man this was really well put together

[@dunkkid23]

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

[@aporia7222]

kaytranada the goat

[@txvx]

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!

[@user-xx3uz9pu4u]

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

[@stefanypuebla]

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.

[@avaprod.8622]

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

[@pariseathena5440]

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

[@TaoNaomi]

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

[@jesus2kool]

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

[@conducttracks]

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

[@XBR4Da]

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

[@MrHDallday]

great episode!!

[@blakey331]

DOPE episode

[@JDLRtv]

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

[@kevcjin]

Kaytranada represents the diversity of Canada

[@EastAfricanSniper]

Wow this is dope and very motivating

[@princeok12]

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

[@csmpson1]

I love this! I understand his style more now!

[@HelloDapp]

Just found one of my new favorite artists, thanks complex

[@joshuabenjamin7969]

Hello Dapp I knew him before, but glad you discovered him. He's dope af

[@paperchickennuggets9076]

listen to 99.9%

[@meagamontana]

Your soo late!!!! LOL!

[@Tickopj]

great not another new person

[@neimyx1]

Damn you late to the game fam.

[@ruffiankickloops]

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 KZbin, 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!

[@ruffiankickloops]

Kaelin Ellis was in that crew too

[@allancesterjr4494]

I LOVE HIS WORK ! Well done sir !

[@ahmedwise1960]

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

[@Jay-ue2ic]

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

[@dwntwnwrld]

His story is so dope! Great motivation

[@omarkhan2910]

This is mad, knx next!!

[@Huumf]

Omar Khan doubt he'd do it

[@user-by3hs5te6i]

yea he doesnt talk

[@AlchemyBeats]

he has done interviews but on camera yeah i doubt it

[@UrbanNoizeMusic]

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.

[@NAVI-xz2io]

i love his music, big ups.

[@NAVI-xz2io]

Mystique alright np

[@natashanate7439]

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

[@QMoore]

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

[@ruudi46]

Great artist. Great journalist. Two GOATs

[@shewantstogroove]

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.

[@Tristen_Neufville]

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

[@gabenewman4662]

I’m obsessed🥰🥰

[@xeiku7940]

love him so much

[@nicholasjohnson1694]

Simply Amazing

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

Yes kaytranada, you inspired me to get back into music

[@oscarherrerar.3496]

such a nice guy, so inspiring

[@Dondiggler1]

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

[@THHGURU]

amazing

[@BRod-un4yy]

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.

[@carterwatson1949]

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

[@Ej3kayy]

So dope.

[@chuck6354]

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

[@fredzamora7856]

this Complex Culture series is lit

[@JALC-x]

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

[@henrym8655]

my boy !!

[@Ms9mmBeretta]

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

[@andrei-cipriangorcea5090]

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

[@NoniJane]

I love him so so so muchhhh

[@chrisdesante1068]

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

[@KingRegis_]

Love seeing my Haitian people flourishing

[@ochre2670]

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.

[@NachoPiek]

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

[@alfiekovacs]

sick

[@puresunshine79]

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

[@asiarichardson6129]

He makes me so happy

[@ilyaonthefly]

such a dope artist

[@yogicbeats]

BEST INTERVIEW EVER.

[@Jay-ue2ic]

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

[@pojomon1234]

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

[@d4vidgarr44]

Kay... u the man bro

[@MitEast1]

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

[@liamcollins09]

Best producer-artist out there

[@ney6982]

YESSSSSS

[@anujmajumdar4615]

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

[@samanthaharper9522]

Kay is the best

[@lunaticharlie8831]

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

[@ronthemogul]

season two!!

[@benpayton95]

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

[@samandersxn]

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

[@ju.m0cha]

love him

[@edgomez8270]

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

[@blueindreams]

Jinx asks such good questions. This was amazing

[@larryhoover718]

I found him just like 6 MO ago. Shit lit

[@kauan____]

The best, come for brazil !

[@whosmans727]

KINGTRANADA

[@hairylarry1097]

fuucccc I can relate to sooo much of this

[@Gs-ft9kc]

This is genius. NO QUESTIONS

[@brookewashington498]

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

[@Robertking1996]

He is so damn fine

[@lX-NDR]

humble guy with great music

[@lkfaith9512]

I love him

[@mistaencore732]

this dude is super dope!!!!

[@vonversace]

Respect

[@ubermatic1821]

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

[@archiebenn5707]

legend