Published
Wed, Feb 12, 2003, 02:41
The latest announcement from the folks at Agentmad is the Australia -New Zealand tour of DJ Krush. Hideaki Ishi (DJ Krush) is a Tokyo-born turntablist who started performing with live musicians while using his turntables as instruments.
DJ Krush's style of hip hop is truely unique with his albums being mostly instrumental and incorporating elements of jazz, trip hop, and oriental music. His first album release "Krush" established his place at the forefront of Japanese hip hop, while his 6th album 'Zen' was highly acclaimed and awarded the Best Electronica Album in US 2002 AIFM Awards. When not producing, remixing or djing, DJ Krush writes soundtracks for films, TV dramas and commercials, as well as collaborating with many other musicians for live sessions.
For a night of hip hop that is sure to be truely inspiring, catch DJ Krush when he tours your city.
DJ Krush Australian tour dates
Friday 9 May - Auckland
Saturday 10 May - Sydney
Sunday 11 May - Melbourne
Tuesday 13 May - Adelaide
Thursday 15 May - Brisbane
Friday 16 May - Canberra
Saturday 17 May - Perth