About Me
Tape B (legal name Kemal Berk Alkanat) is a producer and DJ who has gained popularity as one of the most promising rising stars in the contemporary dubstep genre. Tape B was born in Istanbul in 1997 and grew up in South Florida, becoming well-known for his distinctive “Old School x New School” style, which blends the old-school dubstep of 2010 with heavy bass and mixtapes featuring old school hip hop/rap songs.
Tape B
Tape B, aka Kemal Berk Alkanat, is an emerging producer and DJ who has risen to be one of the most promising and up-and-coming talents in the modern dubstep music scene. Tape B was born in Istanbul Turkey in 1997 but moved to South Florida, exposing him to different cultures which played a role in his music career from a young age.
His interest in music was the deep bass and the complex beats of electronic music. The style of Tape B can be defined as “Old School × New School”, which is a fusion of old school dubstep music from the early 2010’s and new school dubstep. Tape B is a unique artist, adept at mixing the traditional ingredients of old-school dubstep with the heavy drops of dubstep and hip-hop.
Rise to Fame
The artist is known as Tape B, and he started producing mixtapes. He took classic rap and hip hop songs and produced them through the music genre of dubstep. This earned him recognition on various digital platforms and music festivals. Tape B is known for his unique style of blending between tracks seamlessly and delivering emotionally charged sets and bass-centric performances.
It’s his honesty and respect for the original style of dubstep, but also bringing something new to the table.
Artistry and Influence
Tape B’s music is the evolution of bass culture. His influences include legends such as Skream, Benga and Flux Pavilion, as well as more modern influences from the trap and experimental electronic genres. His production style features warm analog textures, crisp percussion & melodic basslines that hit as hard emotionally as they do physically.
Tape B is a new generation of artists who, outside of their music, are redefining electronic identity by blending underground roots with mainstream appeal. A growing fanbase is a testament to a shared love of authenticity, creativity and sonic storytelling.
Legacy and Vision
With Tape B releasing new projects and touring the world he’s a bridge between the generations – respecting the founders of dubstep, while paving the way for the future. His music tells the story of evolution in electronic music: bold, nostalgic and endlessly inventive.