Keith Cotugno, professionally known as Thomas Knyte, is a young, up-and-coming musical talent. His expansive knowledge of music and the arts have led him to become an intuitive and creative individual within Long Island’s local music scene.
In regards to his work as a producer, he has been influenced by many genres of music. His main musical influences include deep tech house artists such as Hot Since 82, Booka Shade, Dusky, Route 94, Weiss, Mark Knight, and Prok & Fitch. At his own home studio, Keith has produced house and hip hop tracks in collaboration with local rappers and artists, creating influential and unique music. He has been producing since the age of 21, around the same time that he began DJing private parties and at L.I. and Queens bars/clubs. He has gained notoriety among local DJ’s and currently has a residency at a local popular restaurant and bar as well as being invited to perform during the 2015 WMC (Winter Music Conference).
