With Tektroit Vol. 2, DJ Dehko isn’t just releasing a record—he’s carving out a new identity for Detroit’s ever-evolving music scene. Fusing the city’s raw, unfiltered rap with the kinetic energy of electronic dance music, Dehko continues to push boundaries with a sound that’s both local and limitless.
The term “Tektroit” isn’t just clever branding; it’s an ethos. It nods to Detroit’s foundational role in the birth of techno while embracing the sharp lyricism of street rap that pulses through the city’s veins. Dehko grew up inside both worlds—he’s spun sets at raves and backed rappers on stage—and you can hear that duality in every track.
From the start, Tektroit Vol. 2 demands attention. “Lambo Money” featuring Audi Money is a full-throttle opener, charging forward with heavy bass and brash verses. But there’s more to the project than energy. “Messi” featuring Tay B takes a more cerebral route, using rhythmic restraint and layered production to highlight the chemistry between beat and bars. Then comes “Good Life” with Neisha Neshae, a melodic curveball that offers a welcome moment of emotional release, proving Dehko knows how to balance firepower with finesse.
Live, the Tektroit experience is even more electric. Dehko’s sets aren’t just genre-blending—they’re genre-erasing. At shows, you’ll find EDM heads and hip-hop loyalists dancing side-by-side, united by a shared pulse rather than separated by subculture.
But what makes Dehko’s work resonate is its sense of place. These tracks feel like Detroit—tough, inventive, unapologetically loud. Instead of chasing trends, Tektroit Vol. 2 builds something new from the city’s own DNA. It’s not just a sound—it’s a story, and Dehko is proving himself to be one of its most compelling narrators.
This isn’t a side experiment. This is a movement in the making.