Born and raised in Rotterdam, Kofi the Unknown is a composer, music producer, beatmaker and DJ with a strong passion for rhythm and groove.
Rooted in Hip Hop and Funk, Kofi mostly draws inspiration from World grooves. From the heavy syncopated Afro Cuban Guanguanco to the chants of Aborigine Indigenous from all over the world. Kofi creates a mixture of electronic and percussive music to explore the universality that music holds…
As a producer Kofi creates different grooves from a syncopated and polyrhythmic viewpoint. The goal is to express self without being restricted to a grid or genre. A pile being driven into the ground or the pounding of maize could be a potential startpoint for an rhythmic idea.
Kofi also spins on a regular base. His sounds are described as uptempo dancefloor tunes with a heavy emphasis on groove and rhythmic structures. From four on the floor to broken beat riddims rhythm is the driving force behind every set. The passion Kofi has for sharing the music by artists which inspire him, is translated back into his sets and selection.
To book or commission Kofi for a project, please feel free to contact him at: hello@kofitheunknown.com.