All About Kid Kenobi
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Kid Kenobi has spread his wings to prove himself as the everyman’s DJ, no longer pigeonholed into the world of breaks, but proving himself as the quintessential all rounder, defying boundaries and flexing his skills as the country’s #1 party maestro, all the while maintaining his solid rep as one of Australia’s most talented young DJs and producers.
‘Kid Kenobi Sessions’ marks a revolution for his sound – it’s a breakthrough mix beyond genre boundaries, comprising a unique blend of electro, breaks, house, tech and dub. Featuring the vocal stylings of his trusty sidekick, MC Shureshock, ‘Kid Kenobi Sessions’ features a massive tracklist across 2 CDs. Not one to play a hit for the sake of it, Kid Kenobi has carefully selected the most perfectly obscure mixes, and whilst tinged with familiarity, they offer something totally unique in comparison to the same-sameness of big club comps.
Kid Kenobi [Audio]: The return of The Kid
by angy on June 17th, 2009
Australia’s golden boy of clubbing Kid Kenobi is back with his first compilation in two years. 'Klub Kids 01' not only features the sort of big-room sounds we've come to expect from 'The Kid', but it's also the launching pad for his brand new label. [more]
Two Fresh: Brothers in arms
by katiedawson on November 27th, 2008
Brisbane indeed has something to look forward to when Electric Kiss presents two Fresh at Bar Soma. The musical partnership of brothers Kid Kenobi and Hugga Thug, the boys promise a night of “jackin, drinkin, partyin, fun. And all our new shit!” [more]
News flash, news flash! Kid Kenobi no longer plays breaks! If this comes as something of a shock to you, chances are you've either been stuck in Iraq for a few years, or you haven't made much of an attempt to keep your finger on the clubbing pulse... [more]
ITM recently caught up with Goodwill for a chat. Listen in and get the lowdown on why Swedish classical music will be the sound of 07, and what it was like meeting Ozzie Ostrich's niece on MySpace. [more]
He's one of Australia's most revered DJs, and although widely regarded as a breakbeat DJ, 2006 saw his direction change, with the Kid now more than likely to drop slamming electro or jacking tech into his sets. ITM finds out the full story! [more]
inthemix's guide to the Queensland party season!
For fifty weeks of the year, we gear ourselves up for the madness of the Christmas and New Year party period. Here's inthemix's ultimate guide to enjoying the silly season in Queensland! [more]
Support a Heaps Decent cause with a Heaps Big Party
Come out to hear some of the best known names in the dance music industry come together while supporting a great cause... [more]
Our House returns to Old Parliament House
Canberra's original building where politicians gathered to run our beloved country is once again being transformed into an outdoor dance party by Friction and Lexington Music. [more]
Kid Kenobi's fresh freedom of expression
This month Australia’s golden boy of clubbing Kid Kenobi returns with his first compilation in two years. Chatting recently to ITM, he went into detail on the challenges he faced over the past few years in forging a new musical identity. [more]
One of Australia’s firm DJ favourites Kid Kenobi is back with his first compilation in two years. 'Klub Kids 01' is is simillar to what we’ve enjoyed in the past, but with one important difference - an added taste for the sounds of dubstep! [more]
No stranger to Adelaide dancefloors, the one and only Kid Kenobi returns to SA this weekend for a mighty double header alongside his trusty mic-wielding sidekick, MC Shureshock. [more]
inthemix.tv heads along to We Love Sounds in Sydney at the Hordern Pavilion, bringing you action from winter’s biggest dance music festival! [more]
A-Skillz, Stupid Fresh, Bag Raiders and Kid Kenobi all on the same bill? Yep that’s right and we’re talking about Sydney institution *Sounds on Sunday*, which can always be relied upon to bring it by the bucketload on a long weekend. [more]
Having seemingly done it all, this March we’ll see longtime inthemix favourite Kid Kenobi taking on his first Sydney club residency since he started out as a DJ all those years ago! [more]
Something of an institution in the Sydney club scene, having been the dominant dance music street press since way back in 1989, 3DWorld are about the celebrate the milestone of 900 issues. [more]
Playground Weekender lifts the lid on lineup additions + playing times
by angy on February 8th, 2008
The Playground Weekender will be returning to Wiseman’s Ferry in Sydney for a three-day event on the weekend of the 7th of March, and they’ve revealed a whole bunch of lineup additions as well as who will be playing on what day. [more]
In addition to the absolutely insane lineup that is the 2008 Good Vibrations festival, Brisbane has scored some extra acts to help ease the pain of no Kanye! [more]
Having been a proud resident of Melbourne for the past 7 years, celebrated Australian DJ and producer Jono Fernandez has announced he'll be packing his bags (and studio gear!) to head north in 2008, setting up a new home base in Sydney. [more]
If your love for the one and only Kid goes a little further back than his latest Ministry Of Sound CD, you'll be excited to find he's playing a very rare 'deep set' this coming Friday November 23rd at the Civic Hotel for Likewise. [more]
We're not entirely sure what to make of this one... but if you're looking to feed your nostalgic urges this summer, then perhaps you'd like to take a trip back to the early 90s courtesy of the most famous white-trash rapper ever. [more]
The Parklife tour finishes in Perth this Monday October 1st and you're going to need this vital info to plan your day. [more]
The nominations for this ARIA awards have been announced and electro-pop act Sneaky Sound System have most definitely dominated on the dance side of things. They’ve been everywhere over the last 12 months, maybe they’ll pull of a clean sweep! [more]
They’ve just dropped their debut album ‘Dystopia’ and this Thursday they’ll be playing a special surprise DJ set at Sydney University’s massive seasonal shindig Snowball. Tickets on sale now at ITM! [more]
"Warning: people, this is not a breaks album". Heed the press release's advise... Kenobi is doing it his way on his new CD, and he's touring in July. [more]
Kid Kenobi and Goodwill, longtime pals and Ministry of Sound mainstays, have recently finished work on the forthcoming 'Clubbers Guide To 2007' mix album, which is due to hit stores on January 20th. [more]
Kid Kenobi and his trusty MC sidekick Shureshock will appear in Katoomba on Friday November 24th, taking their electro infused breakbeat sound to the Blue Mountains for Hustle. [more]
Unquestionably Australia's most popular DJ, Kid Kenobi will step into the drivers seat on Triple J's Groove Train program for 7 weeks, filling in for regular host Shariff who is on holidays. [more]
No doubt Australia's most popular DJ, with two consecutive number 1 places on the inthemix50 to his name, Kid Kenobi will hit the road this September and October for a massive 20 date tour to support the release of his latest mix CD through Ministry of Sound, 'Breaks 04'. [more]
Two DMAs for Best Australian DJ, frequent trips interstate and overseas, headline slots at many of Australia's biggest parties, and two 'Clubbers Guide to Breaks' mix CDs for Ministry of Sound (with a third on the way), Kenobi definitely has his hands full. Catch him in Canberra this Friday [more]
Tickets for Twisted Breaks with LEE ROUS & KID KENOBI are still moving faster than Oprah on a baked ham...don't leave it too late to get yours. [more]
Winner of the technics inthemix50 dj poll, Mr Kid Kenobi is all set to celebrate the launch of MOS Breaks 03 at the Prince of Wales this Friday 29th August. Here are the set times. [more]
On Saturday August 23 the Empire Hotel plays host to one of Australia's break beat legends, Q45. [more]
One of Canberra's most consistent promotions crews is coming up to two big years of fat beats and solid grooving parties. To celebrate they've got Kid Kenobi along for the ride, check here for set details. [more]
Kid Kenobi, winner of the DMA for Best DJ 2 years running, is heading off back to Europe to play a string of dates around the continent. [more]
Triple J's Mix-Up this Saturday features a breaks mash-up with Australia's best vs one of the Worlds best. JJJ's Sam Jackson gives us the lowdown... [more]
Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock hit the slopes in Canada
The big boys of breakbeat and electro are once again heading back to the land of Kanooks and ice hockey for a whirlwind Canadian tour. [more]
Kid Kenobi & Hook N Sling causing a ruckus in the UK dance charts
Kid Kenobi and Hook N Sling's monster collaboration 'The Bump' has been doing massive things in dance charts across the UK, with universal acclaim being heaped on the track by DJs and the media. [more]
Kid Kenobi rocking the international circuit
It looks like Australias favourite DJ, Kid Kenobi, is off to a good start on his latest international tour. [more]
Ministry of Sound’s Classic themed party on New Years Day delivers a mixed bag or results, with the highlight being Kid Kenobi’s Classic Breaks Set. [more]
Saturdays @ Family pres. Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock, Brisbane (20/06/209)
by Rebus on June 24th, 2009
After stamping their authority in Brisbane when they last visited, the powerhouse duo of Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock were back in the Family for another round of speaker-blowing tunes. [more]
It may seem rather commercial at first, but if get past the hype it's clear that what matters most at Onelove is the music. Maybe I'll give one of those CDs a listen now too? [more]
If you want to get a party started right, if you want to see those hands in air waving around like you just don't care, the Kid is here to answer your prayers... [more]
WOW! What a shock-fest A Day at the Park turned out to be. Hands down, this is one of the best events I have been to in a very long time. Musically, what a treat! Weather, absolutely stunning! Crowd vibe, freaking pumping! And lots of other surprises [more]
This week’s Saturday night at HQ was a step above the average lineup - and what a lineup it was! Everyone was there waiting to see Kid Kenobi. Alas, everyone had to wait until 1:30 to have him come on stage. [more]
Beneath the Slip Inn on the corner of King and Sussex Street (oh how many times have I slurred those directions to Sydney cab drivers) lies the dirty beating heart of Sydney clubbing. [more]
We Love Sounds was back again, and proved that Sounds really have the whole festival thing down pat. To put it simply, it made me feel like maybe I'm not too old for festivals just yet and proved that making the music the main focus really does work. [more]
Easter Bunny came early for fans as the Family unwrapped Kid Kenobi and associate MC Shureshock on Saturday... [more]
Too often festivals are a fleeting exchange. Not so with Playground Weekender, a festival that’s more slowburn romance than throwaway fling. [more]
After enjoying a fantastic night of clubbing at the Chinese Laundry a few weeks ago, I placed a lot of expectations on Club Club to again deliver a knockout event. But why wouldn’t I? Brazilian techno god Gui Boratto was playing a live set! [more]
Local promotions company Ambercam Productions has enjoyed the slothful surrounds of Byron Bay since 2002, and in that time built up a reputable repertoire of underground parties and club nights. [more]
Parklife came to Perth last weekend in a massive bill that included performances from the likes of Justice, M.I.A., Adam Freeland and many more. [more]
Friday night at Lot 33 was all about anything and everything opposite to 'labour'; it was go out, get messy and get down and dirty. Who better to serve up the goods than Kid Kenobi, who rocked the decks electro style. [more]
When you have the Fuzzy crew at the helm, you’re always guaranteed a great ride. And once again they didn’t disappoint! What has become a well established Sunday afternoon event, Sounds on Sunday, definitely hits the spot. [more]
I always have an enhanced sense of anticipation when preparing for Ministry of Sound at the Family. The expectation is that you are in for something special and once again Kid Kenobi and MC Shureshock delivered. [more]
Kenobi certainly has a reputation as someone who knows how to please an audience, even more so as he was once an aspiring music journalist. [more]
Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock headline Family nightclub alongside Chinese Laundry residents Steve Lind and Matt Nugent and US jackin' house duo Iz and Diz. [more]
All in all, a great night which was a testament to the quality acts that can come to Canberra once in a blue moon. [more]
6 years as an electronic music institution deserves a big old party... and party we did. Happy Birthday Inthemix! [more]
We hope you enjoyed Part 1 of our special edition inthemix50 podcasts last fortnight. Now it's time to get ready for Part 2 with Kid Kenobi, Dopamine, Jono Fernandez, Bass Kleph, Nick Thayer, Micah and Matt Rowan! [more]
Various Artists - Kid Kenobi Sessions
For Kid Kenobi, this was the release that he hoped would establish him as the ‘everyman’s’ DJ, no longer pigeonholed into the world of breaks. That it does, & there's enough on this release to suggest his shift in direction could be worthwhile. [more]
Various Artists - Clubber's Guide to 2007, Mixed by Goodwill & Kid Kenobi
While the first CD is my favourite, that is no criticism of the second, rather just a personal preference. Kenobi’s set is pounding and stands on its own as a tremendous piece of work. [more]
Who Made Who - Out The Door (Hook N Sling & Kid Kenobi and Poxymusic Remixes)
Aussie label Hussle + Who Made Who + Kid Kenobi and Hook N Sling + Poxymusic. The predictable results are two remixes that are quite simply top notch! [more]
Hook N Sling & Kid Kenobi - The Bump (Original & Tonite Only Remix)
Kid Kenobi and Hook n Sling, normally known for producing quality party rocking breaks with enough depth and substance to appease the chinstrokers, have teamed up for Hussle to produce a bowel-shaking, arse-wiggling, wall-smashing electro house cut. [more]
Aussie label Hussle have ladled out another serving of upfront electro business with Tonite Only’s ‘Danger (The Bomb)’, and once again have justified their growing reputation of one of Australia’s best dance floor based labels. [more]
Kid Kenobi - Mixed for ITM
The Kid has spread his wings to prove himself as the everyman’s DJ, no longer pigeonholed into the world of breaks, but proving himself as the quintessential all rounder, defying boundaries and flexing his skills as the country’s #1 party maestro. [more]
Kid Kenobi - Klub Kids promo clip
The Kid is back, and he’s got a brand new double mix CD; Klub Kids. [more]
04 - inthemix.tv at We Love Sounds
We head to winter's biggest dance music festival, We Love Sounds! See all the action from the Sydney event at the Hordern Pavilion, with !!!, Utah Saints, Kid Kenobi, Goodwill, Van She and more. [more]
Hook N Sling & Kid Kenobi - The Bump
Hook N Sling & Kid Kenobi's collaboration 'The Bump' was picked up by UK record label CR2, and has been playlisted by a staggering array of DJs from across a broad range of styles, including Mylo, James Zabiela and Laurent Garnier. [more]
Around the world in 365 days with Kid Kenobi
Wondering what Kid Kenobi and MC Shureshock have been keeping busy with over the past 12 months? Well, wonder no more, as they've managed to condense the many hours of footage into one shiny clip! [more]
The Sydney leg of the INTHEMIX IS SIX tour took place on Friday May 12th at Home nightclub, and featured a vast array of dance talent, including headliners Hyper and Bass Kleph, as well as Kid Kenobi and MC Shureshock, Ajax and more. [more]
