Louis Kevin Celestin, known professionally as Kaytranada, is a Haitian-Canadian DJ and music producer celebrated for his innovative fusion of electronic, hip-hop, R&B, and dance music. Born on August 25, 1992, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Montreal, Canada, he began crafting beats at 14, inspired by his father's diverse record collection and his brother's introduction to music production software. ([vice.com](https://www.vice.com/da/article/kaytranada-not-missing-a-beat/?utm_source=openai)) His unique sound, influenced by artists like J Dilla and Madlib, blends house grooves with deep basslines and intricate drum patterns. ([weraveyou.com](https://weraveyou.com/2024/06/kaytranada-interview-rolling-stone/?utm_source=openai)) Kaytranada's debut album, "99.9%" (2016), earned the Polaris Music Prize, and his follow-up, "Bubba" (2019), won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaytranada?utm_source=openai)) His latest release, "Ain't No Damn Way!" (2025), continues to showcase his genre-defying artistry. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ain%27t_No_Damn_Way%21?utm_source=openai))