All About DJ Krush
DJ Krush: Representin' the land of the rising sun
by Citizen on May 21st, 2008
One of the most revered names in the global hip hop scene, DJ Krush is one of the few identities to have emerged from the Japanese hip hop scene who has managed to make a name for himself on the world stage. ITM talks to the man from Japan. [more]
DJ Krush: What’s lost in translation is made up for in the music
From the Land of the Rising Sun, DJ Krush is undoubtebly Japan’s most revered hip-hop export. Having toured the globe extensively over his lengthy career, in 2006 he released his critically acclaimed best of album ‘Self Remixed Best’. [more]
Since the release of his first solo album “Krush” in the mid 90s, DJ Krush has been captivating audiences the world over with his distinctive brand of Japanese hip hop. [more]
Renowned for his work as a DJ, producer and remixer, DJ Krush has undertaken a true musical journey during his long and illustrious career. Readying himself for another Australian tour, Duncan Master caught up for a chat. [more]
The past six months has seen some of the world's leading hip-hop DJ's and Turntablists tour Australia including DJ Shadow, Q-Bert and DJ Craze. The May tour of DJ Krush is must see add on to this list as he brings with him his own unique flavour of beats and techniques. [more]
Australia, prepare to be Krushed
The gifted Japanese DJ and producer, Krush, will grace our shores once in May, playing four exclusive shows across Australia. A wonder on the decks, Krush is someone who needs to be seen to be believed. [more]
DJ Krush plays Sydney in May, supported by inthemix
DJ Krush is undoubtedly one of the most revered names in the global hip-hop scene. Hailing from the land of the rising sun, Japan, he hasn’t toured Australian since 2006, and but in late May he’ll finally return for a long anticipated Sydney show. [more]
DJ Krush returning to Canberra
The master of gorgeous atmospheric hip hop DJ Krush is coming back to town and we couldn’t be more excited. This will be his third visit to Canberra but it seems with each performance, this turntablist and enfant terrible of hip hop keeps getter bett [more]
DJ Krush returning to Sydney in December
One of the hip-hop scene's most esoteric characters, Japan's DJ Krush will make his long awaited return to Australia in late November. [more]
After much speculation over who the secret Japanese DJ being added to the QLD Earthcore line up is, the announcement has finally been made. [more]
One of the most revered names in the world of instrumental hip-hop, DJ Krush is a man even the most discerning beat head cant afford to ignore. [more]
Are you checking out Japanese hip hop maestro DJ Krush this Saturday night? Don't miss out, as you'll see from the line up times below he's on 'early'. [more]
DJ Krush will be playing at the Prince of Wales this Friday 4th February and ITM has just received the set times. [more]
DJ Krush will be playing at the Prince of Wales on Friday 4th February. Agent Mad have just announced the local support. [more]
As announced previously on ITM, DJ Krush will be coming back to Oz in February. The Melbourne show is set to happen on Wednesday 4th February at the Prince of Wales. [more]
Undoubtedly Japan's most celebrated hip-hop export, DJ Krush will return to Australia in early 2005, making his way around the country throughout February. [more]
DJ Krush is no stranger to Australia, having been here at least eight times already throughout his illustrious career. [more]
Last time I ventured to the Oxford Art Factory it was to see Kentaro, a Japanese turntablist, and it turned out to be probably the best night I had in '07. So when I found out that Krush was also playing at the same venue, I got excited. [more]
This was DJ Krush's fourth visit to Canberra. I was lucky enough to have seen the third and it was an amazing show, so I admittedly had high hopes for this one. [more]
Earthcore Global Carnival @ Peaks Crossing, Sunshine Coast (01-03/12/06)
by MeliJane on December 22nd, 2006
Do you remember as a young child when you read stories and watched TV-movies that were full of mystery, magical adventures, excitement and astonishment, and getting that feeling of wanting to escape from reality to actually become part of the fable? [more]
Having not been out for a fair while, I was keen to hear DJ Krush again, but also see what effect the new anti-smoking laws would have on the numbers at a gig of this magnitude. [more]
An enthusiastic, yet surprisingly sparse crowd gathered within the newly established Electric Light Hotel to experience the smooth breakbeats and lush soundscapes provided by Japan’s DJ Krush. [more]
No encores, just plenty of tasty food for thought, and some amazing steps along the journey from beats to fast breaks, stopping in at the ambient parking zone (the z-hole) along the way. [more]
DJ Krush, turntable king, storms the Forum, creating a lovely dish of breezy Japanese hip-hop melodies with a hint of fresh wasabi. [more]
There's a lot of things that I miss back in Sydney. In a continually expanding list, I'm sure it's no surprise to hear that Coopers Longnecks remain firmly entrenched at the top. But hovering just below beer is the local club scene that I was once part of. [more]
Hypnotic, slow, scratchy and yes, sensual, Krush once again showed why he is revered for his live shows. Teasing the crowd with short, sharp blasts of scratching and arking up the beats to fever pitch when the mood got too dreamy, Krush directed the aural adventure with sensitive skill. [more]
To give you some idea of how good it sounded, it was as if he turned each of our ears into a swollen clitoris, and every hit from the onslaught of kicks, snares and bass was a thousand tongues, eager and able to please. [more]
The Prince of Wales crowd was definitely one that showed character of knowing. Knowing that they were expecting the Japanese craftsman, they had shown up from all parts of Melbourne in great force. [more]
You can count on one hand the amount of artists from non-English speaking countries that have broken the global market, and DJ Krush is most certainly near the pinnacle. [more]
When witnessing a Krush show for the first time it seemed very hard to anticipate what a man of such insight was going to pull out, performing to a full house at one of the most respected and consistent parties in the land ... 33 1/3. [more]
Adelaide shows it CAN support unusual acts on weekdays, as Krush totally awed a packed crowd at Minke on a Tuesday night. [more]
Although I can't really explain musically exactly what went on in the Metro, I know I'll be at the next gig he plays.....big ups to the Japan Turntable master. [more]
When Saturday evening, May 17th rolled around, I was exhausted. Getting ready to go out was a weary experience for myself and also for my housemate, who was suffering from a "Grandmaster" sized hangover and bleating quietly about staying in for a night slumped in front of the TV. [more]
How I am to put into words a performance so unique, inspiring & memorable that to attempt to describe it may ultimately diminish it? [more]
All in all the night was mesmerising. Krush took us on a beautiful musical journey, and by means of his eclectic style, showed that he defies categorisation. Krush is truly a force unto himself, and it would strongly appear, a force to be reckoned with. [more]
DJ Krush – Stepping Stones – The self-remixed Best
‘Stepping Stones’ offers an excellent snapshot of the prolific career of DJ Krush. However all it is going to do is lead you to wanting to delve deeper into his back catalogue. [more]
DJ Krush - Shinso: Message at the Depth
Let it be; this album is definitely the message at the depth. A raw inspiring array of sounds that will have any music enthusiast buried in the burrows of Krush's mind. [more]
DJ Krush - Kemuri (ITM Exclusive)
DJ KRUSH is back with long-awaited greatest hits albums. This is the self - remixed greatest hits from one of the most prolific people in instrumental hip hop today. [more]