Making DJ mixes is something I don’t take lightly, this mix once again took the best part of 3/4 months to put together and I loved every minute. Krafty Kuts Presents - A Tribute To James Brown Volume 1įor this mix I wanted to give everyone a little look into music from all genres that has been a major part of my life since the day I played my first record. Thank you James RIP the original Funk Soul Brother The influence his music has had on so many peoples lives is extraordinary and without James Brown and his Funky people I don’t think Hip Hop and even Dance music would be the same. Who would think back in the 60’s & 70’s that his music would be sampled and be the backbone of Hip Hop,music. Without doubt the hardest working man in show business, he toured the world constantly with his band and dancers and performed to millions bringing the Funk to the masses. This mix encompasses a mixture of James Brown and his Funky People: Fred Wesley, Marva Whitney, Lyn Collins, Hank Ballard, Maceo Parker, The JB’s and more. He really was an incredible character and unfortunately passed away 2006 Christmas Day so I felt this was the perfect time to pay tribute to the Godfather of Soul & Funk. James Brown for me is the biggest influence in my career. The first record I ever owned was A James Brown 7” on People records Breakin Bread. I started collecting all things James Brown related and simply became obsessed with the JB groove. Put together like a mind-blowing hour-long DMC final this mix is his homage to the music that has inspired his life, lead his career and touched his soul. Hip-Hop was the first music to truly touch Krafty Kuts soul, there’s not a day that goes by that he doesnt listen to it. With his roots deeply entrenched in Hip Hop, this mix has been 15 years in the making and it features not just a collection of all of the music that has inspired Krafty Kuts in his career, but exclusive interviews from such Hip Hop legends as Kurtis Blow, Z-Trip, DJ Numark and Complex. Martin then opened his own record shop, through which he identified a sound for his DJ style, a hip hop funk infusion of up-tempo beats. Brighton based Krafty Kuts developed his passion for DJ'ing in the late 1980's after winning a DJ competition at aged 12. He’s played alongside everyone from The Prodigy to Fatboy Slim and even the Rolling Stones. From humble beginnings, Krafty has an enviable career which boasts accolades ranging from eight times Breakspoll Winner, Best International DJ and Best Single of the Year by DJ Mag. Krafty Kuts, real name Martin Reeves, is the multi-award winning DJ/producer and the undisputed King of breaks.