Electronic · FR · Active since 1964

Kid Loco

Hazy, sample-rich downtempo that feels like a faded polaroid. Cinematic trip-hop with a romantic, psychedelic edge for late nights and slow mornings.

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French electronic musician Jean-Yves Prieur, known as Kid Loco, creates music blending acid jazz and downtempo styles. Throughout his career, he has released the acclaimed 1997 album A Grand Love Story and contributed to the Another Late Night mix series. His extensive production and remix work includes collaborations with artists such as Jarvis Cocker and Mogwai, alongside producing Departure Lounge’s Too Late To Die Young and projects with The Transistors.

Our Catalog10 Albums · 1997 · 2024
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