Kenny Segal


Kenny Segal, also known as Syndakit, is an American record producer and DJ based in Los Angeles, California. In 2018, Mixmag described him as "one of the best hip-hop producers in the city." He has been a member of Team Supreme, The Kleenrz, and The Jefferson Park Boys.

Early life

Kenny Segal was born and raised in Rockville, Maryland. He played cello in school orchestras. He attended University of Southern California on a computer engineering scholarship. Subsequently, he changed his major to audio recording.

Career

Kenny Segal originally played drum and bass at the Konkrete Jungle party in the 1990s. At Konkrete Jungle, he met rappers from the Project Blowed collective. After being inspired by Los Angeles' underground rap scene, he eventually switched to hip hop. He was one of the first musicians to perform at the Low End Theory party.
In 2008, Kenny Segal released Ken Can Cook. A concept album based around food and cooking, it included guest appearances from Abstract Rude, Aceyalone, Myka 9, and P.E.A.C.E., among others. In 2018, he released Happy Little Trees. Bandcamp Daily included it on the "Best Beat Tapes of 2018" list. In 2019, he released a collaborative album with Billy Woods, titled Hiding Places, as well as a collaborative album with Hemlock Ernst, titled Back at the House.

Discography

Studio albums