Biography
Louis Kevin Celestin aka Kaytranada (born August 25, 1992) is a record producer, DJ, and social media personality. He came into the spotlight after releasing a series of mixtapes, remixes, and original music projects beginning in 2010 under the alias Kaytradamus. It was from a very young age that Kay’s life was consumed by the world of music. Soon after birth, Kaytranada alongside his family settled in Montreal city, Canada. Introduced to the art through his dad spinning Michael Jackson and Bob Marley albums in his living room, Kay took a quick obsession to music, looking to get his hands on it in anyway possible.By the time he was only 14 years old, he started producing and mixing his own music. Constantly finding himself at a crossroad between following his musical passion or his parents’ demands, Kaytranada decided to take the high road early on. Caught in a decision between fulfilling his mother’s wishes of finishing school and touring Europe, he bet all odds against himself and headed across the pond to show his art to the world. Within a few years of making this life-changing decision, Kay’s music transcended. Starting from having a Soundcloud presence rooted in his parent’s basement, he soon found himself walking with the stars.
Within a few years, he was rewarded the Polaris Music Prize for his debut studio album 99.9% and was collaborating with widely known artists such as Phonte, Craig David, Vic Mensa, Little Dragon, and more. He released his second LP, Bubba, which won a both a Juno Award and a Grammy Award for its song ‘10%’. Despite his out-of-the box elements, Kaytranada defines himself in the music world through his disco-dance and hip-hop driven elements. By fusing these two elements into his style, he contains a sound that can fit multitudes of scenes, ranging from a pre-game to chilling on a beach. Music Festival, and Coachella. Coming from a dude who’s dream began taking shape in a broken PC in his parents’ basement, Kaytranada is a walking reflection of these words of wisdom.
Awards
2021
Grammy Awards
- Best Dance Recording for '10%' feat. Kali Uchis- Best Dance/Electronic Album for 'Bubba'
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