Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, widely recognized as a pivotal figure in dance music, has carved a significant niche for himself in the global music scene. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Kenny's career took off in the late 1980s as a DJ and producer, where he showcased an innovative blend of house, hip hop, funk, and soul. He gained substantial acclaim in the 1990s as one-half of the legendary production and remix team Masters At Work (MAW), alongside "Little" Louie Vega. Masters At Work became synonymous with cutting-edge, genre-blending sounds and an exemplary production style that drew from a vast spectrum of musical influences.

Kenny's expansive discography includes timeless tracks and groundbreaking remixes that have captivated dance floors worldwide. The "MAW Lost Tapes" series, a collection of Kenny's more recent releases, demonstrates his continued passion for crate-digging and rediscovery of dance music's roots, blending classic samples with contemporary beats. As an artist, Kenny "Dope" holds four Grammy nominations and continues to travel the globe as a DJ, sharing his boundless energy and encyclopedic knowledge of rhythmic music with audiences who eagerly embrace his sonic explorations. His ability to seamlessly merge the essence of the old with the flair of the new makes Kenny Dope a lasting influence in the ever-evolving landscape of electronic music.

Genres

Deep House

Pop Dance

Soulful House

Related Artists

Todd Terry

Roger Sanchez

Masters At Work

Louie Vega

Kerri Chandler

Dennis Ferrer

Frankie Knuckles

David Morales

MK

Four Tet

Armand Van Helden

Dj Spinna

Latest Release

MAW Lost Tapes 18

Masters At Work•

Louie Vega•

Kenny Dope

Single - Released September 13, 2024