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Kaytranada

Ain't No Damn Way!

‘AIN’T NO DAMN WAY!’ is the latest project in the Haitian-Canadian producer's succession of sounds. A high-octane release, this album is a love letter to his dance music roots; leaning on R&B samples. Theres even a sample from one of his idols J Dilla. While still encapsulating the signature retro-modern, groove-laden, melodic bass, he provides 12 tracks ready for the dance floor.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: Snappy drum machine hats, thudding bass drops and rhythmic vocal stabs come together into a beautifully intricate, initially chaotic sounding maelstrom that gradually pushes more and more into packed dancefloor grooves. A superbly crafted selection that leans more into the rhythmic genius of his early productions (that superb Janet Jackson edit!).

TRACK LISTING

1. Space Invader
2. Championship
3. Home
4. Target Joint
5. Things
6. Backstabs
7. Good Luck
8. Shine Your Light For We
9. Goodbye Bitch!
10. Don't Worry Babe / I Got U Babe
11. Blax"
12. Do It (Again!) (featuring TLC)

Kaytranada presents his highly anticipated debut album ‘99.9%’ via XL Recordings. The album finds the Haitian born, Montreal raised producer delivering on the promise of his early self-released EPs and remixes.

Since the age of fourteen, when he first began to DJ and when his brother introduced him to music production software, his output has been relentless. He explains, “after he showed me the basics, from that day on I couldn’t stop making beats,” pumping out a handful of tracks per day for the next couple of years.

Single releases like ‘Drive Me Crazy’ with Vic Mensa and ‘Leave Me Alone’ with Shay Lia soon spread his name like wildfire. With that release Kaytranada cemented his reputation and his sound; an undeniable swing of the drums comparable to Dilla’s, a signature soulful touch in the melodies and a healthy dose of funky basslines.

Spread across a wide range of genres including house, bass, hip hop and R&B, '99.9% continues that tradition. The album features a wealth of guest talent, including acclaimed percussionist / producer Karriem Riggins, rising Toronto vocalist River Tiber, UKG favourite Craig David, AlunaGeorge, Badbadnotgood, Anderson .Paak, Little Dragon and many more.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Following ley-lines laid by Anderson.Pak and Kendrick Lamar, Kaytra takes musical genres and flips them on their head - taking the gangstas out of hip-hop and adding the raving club-goer to pop music. The result is an album both welcoming and challenging in equal measure.

TRACK LISTING

Track Uno
Bus Ride (ft Karriem Riggins & River Tiber)
Got It Good (ft Craig David)
Together (ft AlunaGeorge & GoldLink)
Drive Me Crazy (ft Vic Mensa)
Weight Off (ft BADBADNOTGOOD)
One Too Many (ft Phonte)
Despite The Weather
Glowed Up (ft Anderson .Paak)
Breakdance Lesson N.1.
You’re The One (ft Syd)
Vivid Dreams (ft River Tiber)
Lite Spots
Leave Me Alone (ft Shay Lia)
Bullets (ft Little Dragon)


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