📣 New Episode Drop: Krafty Kuts on A DJ’s Journey
From bingo caller and car boot crate-digger to breakbeat icon, Martin Reeves aka Krafty Kuts shares the wild ride that took him from the UK’s underground scene to world tours and legendary festival sets like Shambhala 🌍🎶
We talk:
🔊 His musical roots in ska, funk & electro
🎧 How a Beastie Boys record named him “Krafty Kuts”
📀 The moment Fatboy Slim walked into his shop
🔥 Touring with Rage Against the Machine, playing to 40k
🎤 Raising Future Flex & streaming during lockdown
💥 And why BREAKBEAT. IS. BACK.
Full episode up July 9. You know what to do 🎙️
Follow Krafty Kuts:
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🎵 SoundCloud | Mixcloud
00:00 The Musical Roots of Crafty Cuts
03:07 The Evolution of DJing and Breakdancing
05:58 From Record Collector to DJ
09:08 The Journey into Production
12:20 The Rise of Crafty Cuts
15:13 Influences and Inspirations
18:08 The Impact of Live Performances
21:23 The Transition to Music Production
24:19 The Breakthrough Moment
27:10 The Whirlwind of Success
32:41 The Journey to Recognition
36:04 Building a Breakbeat Scene
39:51 Mastering the Craft of DJing
45:23 The Importance of Supportive Relationships
49:59 Navigating the Music Industry
56:07 The Evolution of Breakbeat and EDM
01:00:39 The Melting Pot of Genres
01:01:48 Heartfelt Moments in Music
01:02:55 Collaboration and DJing Dynamics
01:04:07 The Art of DJing and Musical Expression
01:07:01 Influences and Musical Journey
01:09:04 Family Legacy in DJing
01:11:02 The Festival Experience and Community
01:13:00 The Power of Streaming and Connection
01:17:51 Advice for Aspiring DJs
01:21:38 Upcoming Projects and Future Directions
01:25:27 Outro Music