Kenneth Graham

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KENNETH GRAHAM One of the defining traits of a great artist is that their work is instantly recognizable. Even to the untrained eye, a Picasso always leaps off of a canvas. Further, the sounds of Miles Davis' trumpet, regardless of what style he is playing, would never be mistaken for anyone else. So too can be said of the music of Kenneth Graham, his touch is evident to both novice and connoisseur fans of electronic music. His tracks are always infinitely nuanced, combining equal elements of mind and machine, resulting in a sound that is both clinical and funky. No surprise then that his introduction to electronic music came at he able hands of Kraftwerk, although he cites Depeche Mode as his biggest inspiration. Kenneth bought his first synth (a CS01) in 1984, but did not take the full producing plunge until he put together his studio in 1986. Kenneth made the transition to the production end of electronic music with his releases on City of Angels and Quake Records in 1995. Since that time, Kenneth has gone on to become one of the most important dance music producers of the moment, as evidenced by the prestigious honor of being named one of Urb Magazine's "Next 100." His releases on Immigrant Recordings, AV8, Beat Non Stop and Plastic City have all gone on to become defining moments of the burgeoning Tech House scene. But Kenneth's music exceeds the limitations of restrictive titles and is simply good music. As much as Kenneth is becoming known for his solo work, he is p

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