A DJ’s Journey Ep. 12 drops now — featuring the legendary Sporty-O (@sportyowingman), the international wingman himself.

From hustling mixtapes in Atlanta to performing on the main stage at EDC, Sporty-O’s story is one of hustle, reinvention, and relentless love for music. We talk about his early days as a hip-hop MC, his move to LA and writing music for TV, connecting with Keith MacKenzie through MySpace, and finding his true voice in electronic music.

Now stepping into DJing while still producing and performing, Sporty-O reflects on evolution, staying creative, and how dance music opened up a global world of sound and possibility.

🎧 Available on all platforms
🔊 Hosted by Deckard
🔥 Full episode out now

ShowNotes

00:00 The Musical Roots of Sporty-O

13:06 From Hip-Hop to Dance Music

24:37 Navigating the Music Business

31:48 Opportunities in Los Angeles

32:34 The Breakbeat Scene and Guest List's Impact

34:50 Transitioning from Hip Hop to Dance Music

38:02 The Moment of Realization in Dance Music

41:2 Unique Contributions to Electronic Music

44:26 Navigating Production in Dance Music

48:59 Collaborations and Touring with Keith

53:31 The Birth of Tequila Rageface

01:00:23 Returning to Atlanta and Building Community

01:02:32 The Journey of Music and Community

01:06:42 Evolving as an Artist in Dance Music

01:14:12 Navigating Challenges in DJing

01:22:45 The Future of Performance and Collaboration

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📣 New Episode Drop: Krafty Kuts on A DJ’s Journey

From bingo caller and car boot crate-digger to breakbeat icon, Martin Reeves aka Krafty Kuts shares the wild ride that took him from the UK’s underground scene to world tours and legendary festival sets like Shambhala 🌍🎶

We talk:

🔊 His musical roots in ska, funk & electro

🎧 How a Beastie Boys record named him “Krafty Kuts”

📀 The moment Fatboy Slim walked into his shop

🔥 Touring with Rage Against the Machine, playing to 40k

🎤 Raising Future Flex & streaming during lockdown

💥 And why BREAKBEAT. IS. BACK.

Full episode up July 9. You know what to do 🎙️

Follow Krafty Kuts:

🎚️ @KraftyKutsOfficial on Facebook

🎶 Bandcamp | Patreon

📷 Threads | TikTok

🎵 SoundCloud | Mixcloud

🟢 Spotify | Twitch

🎧 Beatport | X/Twitter

00:00 The Musical Roots of Crafty Cuts

03:07 The Evolution of DJing and Breakdancing

05:58 From Record Collector to DJ

09:08 The Journey into Production

12:20 The Rise of Crafty Cuts

15:13 Influences and Inspirations

18:08 The Impact of Live Performances

21:23 The Transition to Music Production

24:19 The Breakthrough Moment

27:10 The Whirlwind of Success

32:41 The Journey to Recognition

36:04 Building a Breakbeat Scene

39:51 Mastering the Craft of DJing

45:23 The Importance of Supportive Relationships

49:59 Navigating the Music Industry

56:07 The Evolution of Breakbeat and EDM

01:00:39 The Melting Pot of Genres

01:01:48 Heartfelt Moments in Music

01:02:55 Collaboration and DJing Dynamics

01:04:07 The Art of DJing and Musical Expression

01:07:01 Influences and Musical Journey

01:09:04 Family Legacy in DJing

01:11:02 The Festival Experience and Community

01:13:00 The Power of Streaming and Connection

01:17:51 Advice for Aspiring DJs

01:21:38 Upcoming Projects and Future Directions

01:25:27 Outro Music

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