A biography for Kaytranadahasn’t been written yet.
“I come from hip hop for sure, and there are basic elements of that, but then I'll take from somewhere else, like samba, and do it with trap drums. I like going places other people haven't gone before.”
“The producing side is always a hard thing for me. I look at Flying Lotus and see producers dropping instrumentals, and I think I should do it myself. I just try to be an artist for myself. That way, it's a lot easier.”
“Neo-soul caught my attention more than any other sub-genre. I was really attracted by that sound. It made me do what I do musically: trying to find the same type of vibes, those nostalgic vibes.”
“I can't judge Justin Bieber, because I don't know him.”
“It's pretty much about doing what you love and following your dreams. It sounds really corny, but it's so real.”
“I like that people are still trying to guess what kind of music I'm making.”
“I don't want awkward shows with people looking at their phones or tweeting. That's something you should do at home.”
“I didn't finish high school. I tried to as an adult, but with all this touring, I had to quit.”
“When I'm playing, I play what I want, but I make sure that the crowd is going to love it at the same time. It's like a balancing act, a mix of two, a perfect circle... if you do it right.”
“I'm not just a remix guy.”
“Really, what I'm trying to do is make soul music, but I don't even think of it as a genre. It's more of a feeling.”
“Deep down, you know what you want, and you should go for it.”
“Especially for Haitian immigrant parents, being a musician is not a job.”
“I was really not into school. Everything was distracting to me. I would have a beat in my head or a song. I was always not paying attention, just daydreaming.”
“People should be going to shows to have fun and express themselves - just enjoy it!”
“I'm looking for all types of sounds. Anything that has soul and funk in it, no matter the genre.”
“You gotta be versatile, man.”
“I used to listen to my music on the bus. It was one of my favourite things, to look out the window and over at the Jacques Cartier Bridge and Parc Jean-Drapeau.”