DJ Dehko’s ‘Tektroit Vol. 2’ Is a Genre-Smashing Love Letter to Detroit’s Pulse

If you’ve ever found yourself somewhere between the after-hours throb of an EDM warehouse party and the gritty poetry of a Detroit rap cipher, DJ Dehko ’s latest project is your new sonic playground.

Tektroit Vol. 2 is more than a follow-up—it’s a full-blown evolution. Where Vol. 1 introduced the high-voltage hybrid of techno and Detroit street rap, this sophomore installment deepens that identity. It’s sharper, bolder, and even more unapologetically Dehko.

Let’s be clear: Tektroit isn’t just a clever name. It’s a sound born from the city that gave the world both techno and some of the most honest, hard-edged hip hop to ever blast from a subwoofer. And Dehko is owning the responsibility of honoring both legacies.

The album opens with “Lambo Money,” featuring Audi Money—a chest-pounding, neon-lit statement piece that sets the tone with champagne dreams and a bassline that hits like a high-speed chase. It’s a banger, sure, but it’s also a signal flare: Dehko isn’t here to dabble in genre; he’s here to bend it to his will.

Then there’s “Messi,” a standout featuring Tay B that plays like a flex from an alternate dimension—where the soccer pitch is a dance floor and the crowd chants over hi-hats and deep bass drops. Meanwhile, “DTW to MIA” with Payroll Giovanni is an ode to the hustle that draws a straight line from Detroit’s concrete corners to Miami’s velvet ropes.

One of the most captivating turns on the record is “Good Life,” with Neisha Neshae. It’s melodic, lush, and introspective—a track that floats rather than hits, showing off Dehko’s ability to dial back the bombast without losing the vibe. On the flip side, “Join My Team” with Big June brings back the brute force, fusing rough-hewn verses with a drop engineered for sweat-drenched dance floors.

Visually, Dehko brings the same intensity. The videos for “Lambo Money” and “BOOM” don’t just accompany the music—they amplify it. There’s a cinematic, high-gloss swagger in every frame, like Dehko’s not just DJing a party—he’s directing an entire mood.

What makes Tektroit Vol. 2 so compelling isn’t just the genre mashups or star-studded features—it’s the unmistakable heartbeat of Detroit running through every track. This isn’t fusion for fusion’s sake. Dehko isn’t looking for crossover appeal—he is the crossover.

In a landscape where genre lines blur and playlists rule, DJ Dehko is carving his own lane, tire tracks and all. Tektroit Vol. 2 is proof that this isn’t a gimmick or a phase—it’s a movement. And it’s coming out of Detroit with the volume all the way up.