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Kurtis Mantronik Lights Up Leto
Клубные российские · 11.06.2004
Few musicians today have such influence on modern music as Kurtis Mantronik.
Kurtis was born in Jamaica but grew up in Canada and England, first trying his hand at music in the early 80s. Working in the well-known music store DOWNTOWN RECORDS, he recorded and released his first DJ set "Fresh is the World," which became his first hit, after which the owner of Downtown Records introduced him to producer Will Sokolow from the legendary Sleeping Bag Records, as a result of which Kurtis was able to release several of his mixes, incorporating tracks from dance music classics such as Bassline, Cold Getting Dump.
Starting in the early 80s as a DJ, Kurtis later began to try his hand at remixing and composing. He recorded and released several tracks based on such styles as Hip hop, electro, R'n'B, dance, and Rock. Later, Kurtis signed a contract with Capitol Records, where he released several of his most popular singles, such as Gotta Have Your Love and King of The Beat.
In 2001, Kurtis decided that the world of House music needed some Funk infusion and released a couple of tracks on Distinktive Records titled HARRY'S GRAND KIDS and the compilation "Mantronik" called "That's My Beat," which were released on Soul Jazz Records in 2002.
Last year, Kurtis released a disc on Eye Industries titled "CHAMONIX" featuring 77!! tracks. The second track from this album was included in Norman Cook’s (Fat Boy Slim) mix at Big Beach Boutique and shocked by the grand success of this track among a crowd of 250,000 people, prompting Norman to release this track on his own label, Southern Fried Records. This track was re-released in mid-June with added vocals and was played on several radio stations such as Radio 1, Capital, Galaxy, GWR, Vibe, Beat 106, Forth, Kiss, and MTV Dance.
Now, in addition to DJing and making music, Kurtis is working on remixes for popular artists such as Linda Clifford, Liberty X, S Club, Isaac James, Junior Senior, and Barbara B. Later this year, his single "C'Mon Lady" will be released on Positiva. Kurtis is also working on several tracks with Rylie for her upcoming album on Polydor.
June 12
Leto
Yauzskaya St. 1
Kurtis was born in Jamaica but grew up in Canada and England, first trying his hand at music in the early 80s. Working in the well-known music store DOWNTOWN RECORDS, he recorded and released his first DJ set "Fresh is the World," which became his first hit, after which the owner of Downtown Records introduced him to producer Will Sokolow from the legendary Sleeping Bag Records, as a result of which Kurtis was able to release several of his mixes, incorporating tracks from dance music classics such as Bassline, Cold Getting Dump.
Starting in the early 80s as a DJ, Kurtis later began to try his hand at remixing and composing. He recorded and released several tracks based on such styles as Hip hop, electro, R'n'B, dance, and Rock. Later, Kurtis signed a contract with Capitol Records, where he released several of his most popular singles, such as Gotta Have Your Love and King of The Beat.
In 2001, Kurtis decided that the world of House music needed some Funk infusion and released a couple of tracks on Distinktive Records titled HARRY'S GRAND KIDS and the compilation "Mantronik" called "That's My Beat," which were released on Soul Jazz Records in 2002.
Last year, Kurtis released a disc on Eye Industries titled "CHAMONIX" featuring 77!! tracks. The second track from this album was included in Norman Cook’s (Fat Boy Slim) mix at Big Beach Boutique and shocked by the grand success of this track among a crowd of 250,000 people, prompting Norman to release this track on his own label, Southern Fried Records. This track was re-released in mid-June with added vocals and was played on several radio stations such as Radio 1, Capital, Galaxy, GWR, Vibe, Beat 106, Forth, Kiss, and MTV Dance.
Now, in addition to DJing and making music, Kurtis is working on remixes for popular artists such as Linda Clifford, Liberty X, S Club, Isaac James, Junior Senior, and Barbara B. Later this year, his single "C'Mon Lady" will be released on Positiva. Kurtis is also working on several tracks with Rylie for her upcoming album on Polydor.
June 12
Leto
Yauzskaya St. 1