Artist
Krakota
Cape Town, South Africa 21k SoundCloud followers. Active
LiquidJungle & rollersDancefloor
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About
Enquiries: alex@mbartists.co.uk Krakota stands as a formidable force in drum and bass, captivating audiences with his signature blend of dancefloor energy and musical depth. His impressive catalog spans releases on prestigious labels including Hospital Records, UKF, and Drum & Bass Arena. Since 2023, he has been exclusively signed to Sleepless Music, the forward-thinking label founded by long-time friend and industry titan Wilkinson, who recognized Krakota's exceptional talent and helped elevate his distinctive sound to new heights. 2024 marked a pivotal moment in Krakota's career with his groundbreaking remixes for house music legend Armand Van Helden, showcasing his versatility and earning him recognition beyond the drum and bass scene. These remixes demonstrated his ability to respectfully reimagine classic dance music while maintaining his unmistakable production style, further expanding his audience and creative reach. Throughout his career, Krakota has garnered substantial support from BBC Radio 1 tastemakers including Annie Mac, Adele Roberts, Danny Howard, and Rene LaVice. His productions regularly feature in sets from scene leaders like Andy C, Friction, and Sub Focus
Biography
- Lives in
- United Kingdom
- First known date
- 2010, fabriclive: Ram, fabric
Dates77
Past dates
- 2026-03-27The Vault | Fridays: KrakotaPerth, AU
- 2026-03-13T & Sugah + KrakotaNorth Island, NZ
- 2025-08-22HIGH TEA Festeaval 2025Amsterdam, NL
- 2025-08-09'Boomtown FOMO' DNB FREE RAVE! Krakota + MC XL [Bristol]Bristol, UK
- 2025-07-254 YEARS OF GRAVITY with KrakotaVienna, AT
- 2024-12-06HIGH TEA Amsterdam: A Frostea Winter Gala w/ Koven, Tsuki, CircadianAmsterdam, NL
Dates per year
77 past dates on Resident Advisor, by year and by country
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UK 52
NL 6
NZ 4
ZA 3
RO 3
AU 2
Booked by8
We Are FSTVLUK
Hospitality UKUK- Worried About HenryUK
Critical SoundUK
Hospitality BristolUK- HospitalityUK
Could book them
Affinity score out of 100: collaborators already booked, their style in the programme, same country.
Collaborated with6
6 artists with a shared track or release
Releases91
Read from Beatport and Deezer, most recent first.
- High Hopes (Krakota Remix)Enhanced Recordings2026-07-29
- Hold OnRhythm House2026-05-29
- WeightlessHospital Records2025-11-06
- Breathe InSleepless Music Ltd.2025-09-26
- Make Me BelieveSleepless Music Ltd.2025-06-13
- Amnesia (Bring It Back)Sleepless Music Ltd.2025-03-28
- Wicked & BadDnb Allstars2025-01-16
- WildernessArmada Music2024-10-25
Labels15
Rosters read from Deezer albums; only artists on the map count.
Booking1
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Remixes1
1 artists remixed by or remixing them
Trend
SoundCloud followers per day, read every night
+8 followers over 7 d+0.0 %
Sep 2: 20 934Oct 22: 20 978
Hype62 / 100
Out of 100, as percentiles among the artists on the map: what moves, not what is big.
- 7-day growth70
- Upcoming dates0
- Plays89
- Wider audience91
- Followers95
Elsewhere
Booking
Krakota, a drum and bass powerhouse, has consistently impressed fans with his dynamic releases on Hospital Records, UKF, and Drum & Bass Arena. In 2023, he further solidified his presence in the scene by signing exclusively with Sleepless Music, the new label spearheaded by his long-time friend and renowned artist Wilkinson. Recognizing the potential in Krakota's sound, Wilkinson wasted no tim
As published on Resident Advisor
- Plays mostly in
- London, Birmingham, Bristol, South + East, Amsterdam
- Venues
- fabric, Motion Bristol, The Rainbow Venues, The Digbeth Triangle
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