Freekill, French DJ and Electronic Music Producer, Has Died – EDM.com

Freekill, a preferred DJ and digital music producer, has died.

Known for his quirky, heavy-hitting sound, Freekill, whose actual title was Kyllian Modeste, can be remembered as a virtuosic and versatile bass music producer.

The French beatsmith started releasing music in 2016, when he dropped his fan-favourite remix of Kiiara’s world pop hit, “Gold.” He loved a profession yr in 2019, when he launched “DTL (Drop That Low)” through the enduring dance label Spinnin’ Records. That yr additionally noticed the discharge of “Bomb,” a lure observe signed by Yellow Claw’s commemorated Barong Family imprint which went on to obtain assist from Skrillex, Major Lazer and RL Grime, amongst different dance music superstars.

Modeste’s reason behind demise has not been revealed on the time of writing, however French dance music website Guettapen stories he had been battling “a long illness.” The information coincides with the six-yr anniversary of the tragic passing of Big Makk, a DJ and digital music producer who was killed in a 2016 automotive crash on the age of 25.

Many of Freekill’s buddies and collaborators have taken to social media to pay tribute, together with DJ Snake, who had invited him to DJ at a momentous 2020 hometown present in Paris.

“This one really hurts,” tweeted Snake. “Lost my buddy. A guy that made everyone smile and brightened every room he walked into… Rest In Peace Freekill.”

We at EDM.com categorical our honest condolences to the household, followers, buddies, and family members of Freekill. You can learn extra tributes from across the digital dance music neighborhood under.