The new EP is a testament to KDYN’s versatile skill and genre bending knowledge that touches on garage, soul, electronica, hip-hop and more.
Following the release of ‘Shine’ in July, rising UK electronic star KDYN now reveals the release of his new EP ‘As Souls Find Greatness’ on EMI records. Recorded and produced entirely by KDYN, this new EP marks a bold step as an artist in and outside of the studio as he becomes a firm one to watch.
Having produced the EP back in 2022, each track on KDYN’s project demonstrates the producer’s storytelling combined with a versatile ear for a multitude of sounds and samples. The first in line and a personal favourite of KDYN’s, “Amends”, was inspired by the enchanting elements of Bonobo’s ‘Fragments’ album, in particular the soft chords of “Rosewood” that sparked a new creativity from within and has already garnered praise from Wretch 32 and BBC Radio rotations. Meanwhile, ‘Shine’ is as KDYN says and “ode to the past”, inspired by Jai Paul and the mysterious vocals he implements that KDYN pulls into a melting pot of music history spanning electronica, garage, gospel and soul.
“Fight For You” unveils the funk, led by vocal chops and synth stabs, and perfectly depicts KDYN’s personal dancefloor as he refines the groove and rhythm of the drums as influenced by Kaytranada. Wrapping up the EP is “Go Back”, and as a keen synth collector, KDYN leads with chord progressions using unique inversions and variations, “I’m definitely an avid fan of 80’s synths and this track really reflects that” he shares. Combined with pop centric vocals with a modulation twist to transport it to an electronic space, KDYN showcases his undeniable talent. All tracks demonstrate the South London based producer’s diverse musicality, blending garage, funk, soul, and hip-hop into a distinctive and genre-defying sound. KDYN shares:
At just 18, British-Guyanese artist KDYN has already established himself as a dynamic force and a deftly talented producer and multi-instrumentalist. Having already seen consistent industry backing from tastemakers Sian Eleri and Jaguar on BBC Radio 1 as well as rotation from BBC Introducing and Kiss Bliss.
Born into a musical family with roots in UKG, KDYN's upbringing immersed him in the vibrant sounds of London's underground scene. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences, from Funkadelic, Prince and Madlib to Lin Manuel Miranda, AMP Fiddler, Kanye West, his sound is a testament to his eclectic and continually evolving taste. Current artist influences also include the likes of Cleo Soul, SAULT, Kaytranada and Little Simz, whilst incorporating live elements with synths and guitars that marks him as a the next wave of talent to shine through in his own lane similarly to Barry Can't Swim, Fred Again, Mura Masa, Tom Misch and others.
KDYN’s intention is clear: to create funky edged feel-good anthems, harking back to early 2010s demos with pitched-up samples and dynamic rhythms –a sound of his own fusing to deliver a sonic that’s singularly his own. His new EP ‘As Souls Find Greatness’ marks a significant milestone for this South London native and the only way is up from here.
