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Kofi McCalla (known professionally as ICYKOF) is a British DJ and electronic music producer. He first gained public attention through his YouTube channel The Unknown Vlogs, which documented London streetwear culture and featured interviews with musicians, designers, and cultural figures.

McCalla grew up in Kent, England, and later moved to London, where he studied law. In interviews, he has described developing an early interest in fashion and youth culture through online communities before turning to video and later music as creative outlets.^[1]

In 2016, McCalla launched The Unknown Vlogs, a YouTube series centred on streetwear, reselling culture, and the recurring question “How much is your outfit?”. Early episodes documented queues outside the Supreme store in Soho, London.^[2]

The series gained wider attention for its coverage of streetwear culture and celebrity participation. Notion described McCalla as an influential figure within online streetwear media during the late 2010s.^[3] In 2019, rapper Drake appeared in a backstage segment filmed at London’s O2 Arena, discussing an outfit reportedly valued at nearly US$1 million.^[4]

During the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, McCalla shifted his focus from video content to music production and performance, adopting the stage name ICYKOF and founding the independent label Rave Nuit. His music draws influence from Detroit techno and Chicago house.^[5]

In April 2025, ICYKOF released his debut EP, Zero Sugar, which received coverage from publications including Dazed, Crack Magazine, and Resident Advisor.^[6][7][8]

In September 2025, he released the EP Truth Is Infront Of You, comprising the tracks “Designer”, “Provocative”, and “My Feet Don’t Touch the Ground”.^[9]

In November 2025, ICYKOF released The Way You Love, a three-track EP featuring “The Way You Love”, “Few Words”, and a remix by Kevin Saunderson and Dantiez under the alias e-Dancer. The release appeared on Saunderson’s label KMS Records.^[10] Resident Advisor noted the remix and label association in connection with an event listing featuring ICYKOF.^[11]

ICYKOF’s transition from fashion documentation to electronic music has been the subject of multiple independent editorial features. In a 2025 interview with Numéro Netherlands, he discussed developing his production approach during lockdown and positioning music as his primary creative focus.^[12]

Dazed Magazine featured ICYKOF in its mix series, highlighting his musical influences and approach to techno production.^[13] In 2025, The Culture Crypt placed ICYKOF on the cover of Issue V, profiling his progression from online streetwear culture to underground electronic music.^[14]

Since the release of his music, ICYKOF has performed internationally. Resident Advisor listings document appearances at venues and events including OHM (Tresor Berlin’s venue) and RSO.BERLIN in Germany, alongside performances in other European cities.^[15][16]

• Zero Sugar (2025)
• Truth Is Infront Of You (2025)
• The Way You Love (2025)

• The Unknown Vlogs on YouTube
• ICYKOF on Instagram