Turntablism: Krafty Kuts on Record Shops, Southern Fried & Breakbeat DJ Culture | A DJ's Journey Ep 11

📣 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:

🎚️ @KraftyKutsOfficial on Facebook

🎶 Bandcamp | Patreon

📷 Threads | TikTok

🎵 SoundCloud | Mixcloud

🟢 Spotify | Twitch

🎧 Beatport | X/Twitter

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