Kaytranada, the Montreal-raised producer, arrived during the early 2010s wi… Read Full Bio ↴Kaytranada, the Montreal-raised producer, arrived during the early 2010s with ear-perking remixes and an array of sounds that veered from J Dilla-inspired hip-hop beats to distinctly woozy house grooves. Numerous commissioned works and short-form solo releases led to his debut album, 99.9%—which went on to win the 2016 Polaris Music Prize and the 2017 Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year. Since signing to major-label RCA, the Haitian-Canadian has released his sophomore album, Bubba.

Kaytranada has worked with a wide array of artists including Anderson .Paak, Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Robert Glasper, Lauren Faith, Mick Jenkins, GoldLink, Snoop Dogg, Freddie Gibbs, and Alicia Keys. His 2016 debut album, 99.9% features guest appearances from Phonte, Craig David, Vic Mensa, Little Dragon, and more. Bubba, his second album, was released the following December with Pharrell, Kali Uchis, and Masego among the contributors—and has won the young producer 2 Grammys at the 2021 Grammy Awards.

Despite the weather
Kaytranada Lyrics

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Yeah man, this a lot of dope stuff
KAYTRANADA, you guys up on that yet?

Not up on those

KAYTRANADA's new, as well
I am up on it?

Oh, KAYTRANA- oh yeah, yeah, yeah, my bad, my bad
We play this stuff all the time

Yeah, my bad, my bad, I do know KAYTRANADA
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kaytranada's song "Despite The Weather" seem to have a dual interpretation. On the surface level, the song is about a relationship going through a rough patch. The chorus line "despite the weather, we're gonna make it better" seems to imply that no matter how bad things get between the couple, they are determined to keep trying to make things work.

On a deeper level, however, the song could be interpreted as a reflection on Kaytranada's own journey as an artist. The lines "KAYTRANADA, you guys up on that yet? / Not up on those" could be seen as a nod to the fact that his style of music (a fusion of house, hip-hop, and funk) was not widely known or appreciated before he broke through. But the fact that the dialogue switches to "Oh, KAYTRANADA- oh yeah, yeah, yeah, my bad, my bad / We play this stuff all the time" suggests that he has since gained mainstream recognition for his work.

Overall, the lyrics of "Despite The Weather" seem to convey a sense of perseverance and determination in the face of obstacles, whether those obstacles are personal or professional. The upbeat, danceable nature of the song's music underscores this positive message.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah man, this a lot of dope stuff
Wow, this is really cool and impressive.

KAYTRANADA, you guys up on that yet?
Have you heard of KAYTRANADA? Are you familiar with their work?

Not up on those
No, I haven't heard of it or them.

KAYTRANADA's new, as well
KAYTRANADA is also a new artist like myself.

I am up on it?
Am I familiar with KAYTRANADA's music?

Oh, KAYTRANADA- oh yeah, yeah, yeah, my bad, my bad
Oh, I remember now, I do know who KAYTRANADA is. Sorry for the confusion.

We play this stuff all the time
We listen to KAYTRANADA's music frequently.

Yeah, my bad, my bad, I do know KAYTRANADA
Sorry again, I am aware of and familiar with KAYTRANADA's music.

Yeah
Agreement or affirmation.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, BOB SELVIN MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Louis Celestin, Bob Selvin

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