Introducing...DJ KUT

Crème Magazine: What inspired you to DJ?

DJ Kut: My inspiration for being a DJ was my love for music, wanting to have the ability to rock a crowd and be on the radio. I use to go to concerts that came thru St Louis and just watch the DJ's like Grandmaster Flash, Jam Master Jay, Grandmaster Dee etc. As well as our local hero's like G Wiz, BJ the DJ & Capt G.

Crème Magazine: Where are some places where we can check you out?

DJ Kut: I do a lot of spot dates, I love to travel to different cities, rip it and on to the next.

Crème Magazine: What is your regimen when getting ready for a party?

DJ Kut: I have to make sure I have all the latest music downloaded, I have to get to the venue 30 to 60 minutes early to make sure the equipment is cool and I say a quick Prayer before I begin.

Crème Magazine: What was the hottest party you ever spun?

DJ Kut: The hottest party I've ever spun was in Nairobi, Kenya, it was called the Smirnoff Experience at a venue called the Carnivore. There were over 20,000 people and I was the headlining DJ. There were gigantic tents, huge screens, crazy light and sound systems! I showed my ass on that stage! I was able to play everything from Jay-Z to Kelly Clarkson and they rocked in Africa!

Crème Magazine: Do you have any pet peeves when DJ-ing?

DJ Kut: YES! I hate bad equipment! I still use turntables, so it's so important that everything is right! AND I hate when people want to hold a loooooooong conversation with me while I'm spinning! STOP! I'm working for real!! LOL!

Crème Magazine: DJ’s are famous for breaking records, what’s the last record you premiered in the club that had everyone going crazy?

DJ Kut: Honestly with technology being what it is, sometimes people get the music the same time we get it.

Crème Magazine: Do you think that the CD revolution has enhanced or spoiled the DJ art form?

DJ Kut: Both.  It enhanced it because before Serato arrived, some music would only be available on cd. It spoiled it because dudes don't have to worry about needles skipping or breaking. It's a lot of laziness going on these days.

Crème Magazine: What are 3 key business attributes to being a successful DJ?

DJ Kut:

1) Serious and dedicated to the art form.

2) You have to be a student to this business, network and soak up all the knowledge you can.

3) Put it all together and crush competition!

Crème Magazine: At the end of the day what’s your definition of a Hot Shot?

DJ Kut: My definition of a hot shot is being respected in your field for what you do and having longevity!

DJ Stats: Brought his first DJ Mixer in 1984

Current Residency: Power 105.1 NY/Superadio (Syndicated)/Music Choice