DJ KENTARO (NINJA TUNE. JAPAN)
“DJ Kentaro may be a turntablist - a world-beating turntablist, in fact, having taken the DMC World Championship title in 2002 - but that doesn’t mean that only spotty geezers in puffas and baseball caps need to look out for him. Because hip hop and scratching represent merely one side of Kentaro’s multi-faceted musical persona.” - IDJ Magazine
“More than just a technical DJ, Kentaro is a performer, inciting the crowd into a frenzy while titillating the scratch fetishists. Starting with the Roots and winding up with Pharcyde - with cut and juggle excursions through all the other artists from all over the world, Hip-hop, reggae, drum ‘n’ bass, house, electro and jungle…” Blast Magazine.
Bound to bring a grin to many faces Civil Society is proud to announce the upcoming tour in early November for Ninja Tune artist DJ Kentaro, everyone’s favourite Japanese DJ and number one DJ in the world. Don’t miss his incredible mash-up set and mind-melting Vjing!
The world first heard Kentaro’s name at the 2002 DMC/Technics World DJ Championship Final when he claimed the much coveted champion belt with the motto “No walls between the music” and the “first perfect score ever in the competition.” As World DMC champ he was now alongside turntable giants such as Cutmaster Swift , Roc Raida, Q-Bert, A-Trak and Craze.
DJ Kentaro continued to expand his methods of expression with ‘My Favorite Songs’ - Kentaro’s first ever mix CD – it melded the mentality of a battler with the street smarts and savvy of the hip-hop elite. His ‘On The Wheels of Solid Steel’ mix cd for the seminal Ninja Tune followed this in 2005. Then earlier this year saw the advent of DJ Kentaro, the recording artist, with the release of ‘Enter’ his first studio album that included collaborations with Spank Rock and Pharcyde.
More brazen than fellow countryman DJ Krush, Kentaro’s track selection and tricks behind the decks, melding hip hop, breaks, drum ‘n’ bass and everything in between is untouchable taking music into a realm that nobody has yet explored.
A multi-faceted DJ, his tours have seen him take his skills worldwide and fuel his international reputation… Jamaica, China, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France and the list keeps going. This, along with, extensive coverage in all most every hip-hop and dance music magazine and TV program available, has made Kentaro a worldwide phenomenon.
Kentaro is moving at the speed of vox. Sleep on his skills and he’s gonna leave you in the dust.
Tour
Melbourne
Friday November 2
34 Franklin Street, Melbourne CBD
Tickets $30+ bf pre-sale from www.inthemix.com.au, Polyester Records and all www.moshtix.com.au outlets (Leading Edge Geelong, Discurio Melbourne CBD, Central Station Melbourne CBD, Missing Link Melbourne CBD, DMC Records South Yarra, Click n Drag St Kilda – see website for all outlets). Special guest support DJ Dexter (ex Avalanches)
Sydney
Saturday November 3
Oxford Art Factory (the old Central Station Records).
Basement 38-46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
Tickets $30+ bf pre-sale from www.inthemix.com.au and all www.moshtix.com.au outlets
Special guest support DJ Dexter (ex Avalanches)
Brisbane
Sunday November 4
Uber. 100 Boundary Street, West End
See www.uber.net.au for more details
Adelaide
Thursday November 8
Crown & Sceptre Hotel. 308 – 312 King William Street, Adelaide.
See www.sceptre.com.au for more details
Perth
Saturday November 10.
Artrage - The Bakery. 233 James St., Northbridge
See www.artrage.com.au for more details. Special guest support DJ Dexter (ex Avalanches)
Links
Kentaro live on TV ASAHI Japan (subtitles)
YouTube - Clip 1
YouTube - Clip 2
Harvest Dance @Zamurai
YouTube
Media
Media Pack: Bio & Press shot Download
For interview* requests, photos etc please contact:
Sydney / Melbourne.
Frazer Bourke
frazer@civilsociety.com.au
or ph 02 9698 0103
Brisbane.
matt@tenpoundcrew.com
Adelaide.
dale@eclipsetouring.net
Perth.
amber@artrage.com.au
* Please note that all interviews will have to be via email
