Hot Picks: Kevin Knapp Shares The Tracks Driving His Late Night Groove
- Undrtone Blog
- 4 hours ago
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Kevin Knapp has always moved with intent.
From Oakland roots to global dancefloors, his sound balances raw club pressure with a deep emotional pull. Drawing from hip hop, house, and groove-led culture, he has built a body of work that feels physical without losing soul. Releases on DIRTYBIRD, Repopulate Mars, Cuttin Headz and Factory 93 have cemented his reputation, while Plump Records remains a space where his instincts run free.
His new single ‘Voice Notes’ continues that thread. Tight drums drive the momentum, spoken fragments flicker through the mix, and moments of calm give way to late-night heat. It is a record that trusts feel over flash, made for rooms where connection matters.
For this edition of Hot Picks, Kevin shares the records that shape his sets and mindset. These are tracks built on groove, attitude and trust between the DJ and dancefloor.
“I chose the following tracks to share, in part, to amplify the fact that I feel that they need to be heard. Additionally, I’ve finally accepted that my personal taste for music, my perspective, is just an insatiability for whatever is dope that is on the horizon. What’s the next sick cut I can get my hands on? These are all fixtures in my proverbial record bag at the moment. I hope you enjoy!”
Karizma - ‘Summer (Eh Yo)’
“Stripped back and ancestral feeling. When that clap lands, the swag goes through the roof.”
Anti Up - ‘I Cannot’
“Thunder with just the right amount of punk edge. They never miss for me.”
Silvertone (US), Apollo (GR) - ‘Disco Stick & Apollo’
“I love the brevity of the lyric. Dance music does not always need to be so serious.”
AMPRS&ND - ‘Sorry’
“I have played this every set for six months. Laid back but heavy. It builds trust with the room.”
Noizu - ‘Snapped Up’
“High energy without overdoing it. Perfect after a steady run of bass.”
Soji (US) - ‘Murda’
“Punchy perfection. If you are not moving to this, I am questioning things.”
Nathan Barato - ‘House Is Burning’
“My wife sent me this. The Talking Heads flip caught me off guard. Those vocal cuts are genius.”
Jho Roscioli - ‘Truth Or Dare’
“Sexy, saucy, and confident. That 80s palette done right.”
Ciclo - ‘Bass Dealer’
“Stripped back with attitude. No filler. Just vibe.”
Olive F - ‘Knuckle Sandwich’
“Old school house energy. A reminder of why we are all here.”
Kevin Knapp’s ‘Voice Notes’ lands on Plump Records as another chapter in a career built on groove, honesty and connection.
These Hot Picks reflect the same mindset. Music that earns trust, holds tension, and moves people without forcing the moment.
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