We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful DJ Kurupt. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with DJ Kurupt below.

Hi DJ Kurupt, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

I knew I wanted to pursue my arts and talents, was when I first started creating my mixtapes and mix cd’s. That is when I realized my creative gift when I was receiving the continuous phone calls as well as being approached about DeeJaying events and/or projects. The only thing that I had to do back then was the things I loved to do. That was playing around with the music and the unique sounds around it. The more and more consistent I was releasing mixtapes the more I was booked for gigs and the bigger the gigs got the more my phone rang.

DJ Kurupt, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I am a multi-faceted DJ. From playing private parties, to clubs to large venues and arenas, radio stations as well as producing amazing mix tapes like a mixtape hero should. This all comes back to my earlier statement, “Keep the people happy and engaged”. I have done a lot as a DJ and plan on continuing this journey . I view myself as a complete DJ encompassed in one package.

It was a longtime friend by the name of Ricky McKenzie who listened to a mixtape I had created in my then apartment just juggling some music, blending a few songs here and there, that helped me realize even more why I wanted to get into the industry.

After he recognized my blending skill and consistency I was able to connect with him and started to rock a few parties here and there. Then with the parties and the mixtapes circling the city, the name DJ Kurupt started to catch on in many other places and cities, it was in that moment that we’d all realized it was all going according to plan, as record companies, radio stations and even clothing companies were requesting for me to wear their brands apparel, rock their parties and events worldwide.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

I am most proud of the completion of projects. When you are able to deliver a service and or project to your client or fans…. Seeing the enjoyment in their face, the sound in their voice… that is the feel good vibe and moment of clarity that comes with every completed project and is the most rewarding feeling.

How did you build your audience on social media?

The way I built my audience on social media was by starting with my inner circle. Most of the people I knew personally were already following and supporting me on all social media platforms. Always keeping in mind that most of my audience were familiar with my past productions that I have produced throughout the years. I would repost them, remaining consistent while I continued with the process of building up my followers and fan base… I likened it to striking a match, dropping it on the ground surrounded by umber, that would lead to everyone catching and feeling the heat from my productions.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://djkuruptmixtapes.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djkurupt/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DjkuruptSCM
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djkurupt/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/djkurupt?s=21
• Youtube: https://youtu.be/PpeGPXFqTG8
• Other: ClubHouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@djkurupt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djkurupt?lang=en FanBase: https://fanbase.app/djkurupt

Image Credits
Alima Albari