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 JourneyFrom 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/Twitter00:00 The Musical Roots of Crafty Cuts03:07 The Evolution of DJing and Breakdancing05:58 From Record Collector to DJ09:08 The Journey into Production12:20 The Rise of Crafty Cuts15:13 Influences and Inspirations18:08 The Impact of Live Performances21:23 The Transition to Music Production24:19 The Breakthrough Moment27:10 The Whirlwind of Success32:41 The Journey to Recognition36:04 Building a Breakbeat Scene39:51 Mastering the Craft of DJing45:23 The Importance of Supportive Relationships49:59 Navigating the Music Industry56:07 The Evolution of Breakbeat and EDM01:00:39 The Melting Pot of Genres01:01:48 Heartfelt Moments in Music01:02:55 Collaboration and DJing Dynamics01:04:07 The Art of DJing and Musical Expression01:07:01 Influences and Musical Journey01:09:04 Family Legacy in DJing01:11:02 The Festival Experience and Community01:13:00 The Power of Streaming and Connection01:17:51 Advice for Aspiring DJs01:21:38 Upcoming Projects and Future Directions01:25:27 Outro Music