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We have some more veterans and legends passing through York for the first time, and some more bucket list bookings for us! We proudly present: KING OF THE BEATS!King Of The Beats will take you on a kaleidoscopic journey of sound... From old-skool hiphop, funk, and boogie, to acid house, breakbeat and bass music all the way from 130-180bpm.. Strap in and get ready for the ride!
An exciting collaboration that unites three of the biggest names in broken beats. Together, they are producing new music and touring as a powerhouse trio DJ team, delivering explosive performances that celebrate the genre’s rich legacy while driving it forward into the future. This is the DJ supergroup combo of PLUMP DJS, FREESTYLERS and KRAFTY KUTS!
The three artists have been friends for many years, collaborated on records, events and shared many a tour bus and airplane journey together; so it was only a matter of time till they would share the decks! More info on the trio below:
Support from the awesome live band: Doghouse Derelicts, who blew us away when they warmed up for our sold out Leeroy Thornhill show last year. With their mix of post-punk and stoner rock, ska influences, funky basslines and electro-breaks that got the crowd rocking - we had to get them back!
DJ support from Andy Kidd (Hijacked) and the Herbal Mafia crew.
Room 2 hosted by M*A*S*H*E*D; playing the tunes you love but not as you've heard them before! A mashup of remixes, edits and bootleg bangers, all with a heavy bassline that guarantees to get the party started!
Super Early Bird tickets only £10!
Early Birds £12, Standard Advance £15
More on the door if there are any left!
Tickets: https://www.seetickets.com/tour/herbal-mafia-presents-king-of-the-beats
18+ ID may be required.
More on the artists...
The Freestylers have been the brains behind club floor bangers since the 90’s from the legendary Blapps Posse's 'Don’t’ Hold Back' to Strike's 'You Sure Do'. From producing and engineering for Rebel Mc ( a.k.a. Congo Natty) to hardcoring with DJ Rap and collaborating with Pendulum. Their live shows with up to 12 people on stage are a force of nature, urging you to dance! Quickly crowned 'Best Band' in 98's Muzik Magazine Awards, they have gone on to collect many more accolades since. Their music is a blend of old-skool hiphop and electro samples, influences and beats, with a new-skool rave mindset, covering everything from breakbeat to ragga jungle. They have had three singles in the top 40 charts in the UK with 'B-Boy Stance', 'Ruffneck' and 'Push Up', also topping the charts in Europe, the US and Australia. Their music has been licensed to numerous adverts, films and TV shows and have been heard by millions around the world. They’re not slowing down and are back in the studio working on their 7th artist album with the Dub Pistols; with a soon to be released and highly anticipated album by their side project ‘Pirate Jams'. When they're not busy working on music, or rocking dance floors worldwide they can be seen supporting their favourite side: Spurs!
Krafty Kuts has been rocking dance floors and fields the world over for the last 25 years; from dance floors small and large to main stage festival vibes, there aren't many places he hasn’t played his multi-genre, technically incredible, hedonistic sets. Along the way picking up multiple awards from MixMag to DJ magazine awards and the best international DJ in Australia’s ARIA charts. Being the most decorated DJ in the world of breaks, his eclectic sets are legendary, ranging from funk, soul, hiphop, jazz, electro, dubstep to drum & bass; he really is the DJ’s DJ. Proven by sharing the stage with acts such as The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim and The Rolling Stones! Also prolific in the studio, he's created many anthems that have been the soundtrack to the scene, working with legendary hiphop MCs from Jurassic 5's Charli 2na, to the Pharcyde’s Lyrics Born, Dynamite MC and the Jungle Brothers... don't miss this chance to see a legend in the flesh!
Plump DJs are the original pioneers of breakbeat, their productions have become the foundations for the breakbeat scene since 1998. Celebrated for their boundary-pushing approach to electronic music, with electro hiphop, bass, and house influences, they have played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of modern dance music. Their signature style is defined by heavy grooves, rolling rhythms, and an unmistakable energy that continues to inspire DJs and producers worldwide. After releasing ground breaking records on the legendary Finger Lickin’ Records, their debut album 'A Plump Night Out', was a game-changer; establishing them as innovators in the genre. Subsequent albums, including 'Eargasm' and 'Headthrash', showcased their evolving sound, seamlessly merging elements of funk, techno, and electro while maintaining their unmistakable groove-driven identity. They also have tracks licensed to a Levi’s commercial; and produced the soundtrack for the film '51st State'. 2023 saw their retrospective album 'A PLUMP LIFE' reach number 4 on the iTunes chart. Beyond the studio, Plump DJs have built a reputation for electrifying performances at some of the world’s most iconic clubs and festivals. From Fabric to Glastonbury, Breakfest, Fuji Rock, Coachella, Boomtown and beyond. Their sets are a masterclass in high-energy, genre-defying DJing. Their ability to adapt to shifting dance music trends while staying true to their roots has kept them at the forefront of the scene for over two decades.
So how did The King Of The Beats come about? In the dark days of the lockdown in 2020, when the rules changed and people were allowed to work, but in groups of no more than 6; the guys hit upon an idea. The legendary party boat, the biggest and best on the Thames in London: The 'Dutch Master' was like the rest of the planet, just sitting and waiting for the world to open up again; and here were six professional DJs wanting to do their jobs! A quick phone call to the captain and the three artists were soon sailing up and down the Thames playing loud beats. A police helicopter was in hot pursuit and it wasn’t long before the River Police pulled up alongside; 'What’s all this about?', they asked. "We are recording our DJ sets to be streamed, Officer, there are only six of us on board and we are observing all the social distancing rules", "Oh right - good on you lads, carry on then" came the reply from the police! The boat went up and down the Thames as the sun beamed down on them, with the occasional person outside - doing their permitted exercise - waving as they went past, and various curtain twitchers of the Thames pulled back their blinds to see what was going on, watching the DJs playing back to back as they sailed up and down the Thames. King of The Beats was born!
Since its conception, King of the Beats have rocked festivals all over the UK and and Europe, including main stage sets at Boomtown, Boardmasters, Snowboxxx and the mighty Moovin Festival to name a few. They regularly sell out major club shows across the UK and Europe too. Currently they’re in the studio working on exclusive edits for their mind-blowing sets and new productions for worldwide release.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Crescent Community Venue, 8 The Crescent,York, United Kingdom
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