High-octane house and techno with a heavy-duty Irish edge. Distorted kicks and chopped-up vocals built for maximum impact on the loudest sound systems.
KETTAMA sounds like the physical manifestation of a 4am warehouse peak. It is music that prioritizes impact over subtlety, characterized by massive, overdriven kick drums and vocal samples that have been sliced and diced into rhythmic weapons. There is a distinct 'G-Town' grit to the production, a raw energy that feels less like a polished studio session and more like a live wire sparking in a dark room.
What makes him distinctive is the way he bridges the gap between the soulful foundations of house and the punishing textures of industrial techno. While many house producers aim for a smooth groove, KETTAMA aims for a knockout. His tracks often feature 'Steel City' power, a nod to the heavy-hitting aesthetic shared with collaborators like Mall Grab, where the percussion is front-and-center and the energy never dips below red-line levels.
Start with 'B O D Y' to understand his breakout appeal, then move into the 'G-TOWN' EP series to hear his sound evolve into something more aggressive and uncompromising. It is the perfect soundtrack for when you need music that demands your full physical participation.
Evan Campbell (born May 30, 1997), known professionally as Kettama (stylised in all caps), is an Irish electronic music producer and DJ. He has often performed and released music under collaborative aliases, such as Samba Boys with Tommy Holohan, and the portmanteau KETBOI69 with Partiboi69.
Shares house, techno (subgenres); energetic, confident, rebellious (moods)
Shares house, techno (subgenres); energetic, confident, rebellious (moods)
Shares festival, basement show, urban night (atmosphere); processed (vocal style)
Shares house, techno (subgenres); processed (vocal style)
Shares house, techno (subgenres); compressed loud, sample based, hi fi (production style)
Shares house, techno (subgenres); energetic, confident, rebellious (moods)
Shares house, techno (subgenres); processed (vocal style)
Shares house, techno (subgenres); compressed loud, sample based, maximalist (production style)
Shares festival, basement show, urban night (atmosphere); energetic, rebellious, euphoric (moods)
Shares warehouse, techno, house, euphoric (signature)
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