DJK New Press Kit

Hometown: London, UK
Years DJing: 18
Music Genres: Hip Hop, Funk & Soul, Nu Jazz, Dub Step, House, Electronica, Break Beats, Latin, Ska, Disco,
Retro, Rock...
Shows with: DJ Cut Killer • Kid Massive • Barry Ashworth (Dub Pistols ) • DJ Zink • DJ Octo • DJ Diamond •
DJ Criminal • Prime Kuts • DJ Peanut • Charlie Brown • DJ Pager • Danny Breaks • Dj Terror-wrist • DJ LJTee •
DJ Marky • Dean Le Brant, The Funk Godfather • DJ OP • Joe Gradante • DJ Golfy • General Aslan from 12
Jewels Records • Le De Ja Vu • DJ Selbior • DJ Soulboy • Horns of Jerico Sound-Systems...
Corporate Clients: Billabong • Club Med • Diesel • Euphoney • Firestone • Hoya Group • I-media • Illumina
• Miss France • Pommery Champagne • Quicksilver • Quicksilver • Kings Cup Regatta (Phuket) • Kings Cup
Regatta (Koh Samui) • Yahoo...
Influences: Matt Black & Johnathan More • Unkle • Mr. Scruff • DJ Shadow • Krafty Kuts • Dave Clarke • DJ
Vadim • DJ Krush • Dub Pistols • Stanton Warriors • John Carter • Andrew Weatherall • David Holmes
•Crookers • Foamo • 2 many DJs • Cut Killer • James Lavelle • Cut Chemist • Justin Robertson • Diplo • Rjd2
• Massive Attack • Andy Smith • Layo and Bushwacka • J Boogie • J Dilla • Madlib • Hexstatic • Nightmares
on Wax • Bob Sinclar • Erol Alkan • Major Lazer • Evil 9 • Steve Aoki • Ed Banger • Quantic • Joey Negro •
Lobsterdust • Deadmau5 • Fat Boy Slim • Chemical Brothers • DJ Swamp • Skream • Caspa •The Qemists •
London Elektricity • Ben Westbeech • The Herbaliser • DJ Format • Death in Vegas • Flying Lotus • Booka
Sade • Boozoo Bajou • Calvin Harris • Chase and Status • Club de Belugas • Daft Punk • De Phazz • Dizzee
Rascal • DJ Cam • DJ Marky • DJ Yoda • DJ Woody • Fake Blood • Freestylers • Gotan Project • Jack Beats •
Justice • Ben Watts • Kraak and Smaak • James Brown • Martin Solveig • Michael Jackson • Mo Horizons •
The Prodigy • Primal Scream • Yonderboi • Jaguar Skills • Rob da Bank • LTJ Bukem...
Cut Killer & Kensho
Bruno from Ibiza & Kensho
Kid Massive & Kensho
Kensho, Barry Ashworth & LJTee
The early years...
Dj Kensho Aka DJK was born in 1980 haling from a small town just outside of London in Essex, home to
acts like Depeche Mode and The Prodigy.
Music was pumped into his ears from an early age, his first memories as a child was sounds like The Rolling
Stones, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jimmy Hendrix to James Brown. His mother has always been a driving
force of musical inspiration to him as she was a raver back in the "white gloves and whistle days" during
the late 80s & 90s. From then on he grew up around an eclectic mix of music, ranging from Acid House
and Techno, Trance, Drum & Bass, Rock, Pop and Electro. In 1993 he started partying with his Mum and
spent most of the the night scanning the DJs, watching and studying them, listening and learning.
In the mid 90s he started working at a skateboard shop & park in Essex, the owner was like an older
brother and mentor to him and educated him in the arts of Skating, B-Boying, Graffiti..most importantly
he was introduced to Hip Hop and Turntablelism. His first encounter with mixing was as a 14 year old in
late 1994, it was then that he practiced scratch techniques for hours every day and got to performing
and organizing numerous skateboard competitions and after parties.
1996 - 2000
Kensho started his first residency at 'The Sun Rooms' (Southend, UK) in the Summer of 96. His events
became legendary, crowds developed, grew and folded from venue to venue, like the 'Bakers Bar' and
'Clarence Yard Wine Bar'. This showed off his other-side combining a twist of sophisticated Hip Hop,
Lounge, Nu Jazz and Ambient Chill.
He played various nights at the legendary 'Saks Nightclub' warming up for DJs like Pager and DnB Legend
DJ Zinc. The period from 1996 to 2000 was a very important period of time for Kensho as this was where
he become truly inspired and a regular at the well known London institution 'Turnmills' at nights called
“Head Start” and “Heavenly Social" which can only be described as a blue print for the Electro Techno, Trip
Hop and Breaks scene of the 21st century, taking place in the sweaty basement of 'The Albany' pub in
Central London. This is where he got some of his key influences as a DJ and performer, each week watching acts and artists like Cold Cut, John Carter, The Chemical Brothers, Fat Boy Slim, Andrew Wetheral
and lots more from the good old big beat days. It was around this time he appeared in the music video
for the spectacular Chemical Brothers, entitled 'Block Rocking Beats'
2002 - 2005
In 2002 at 22 years old, DJK started his bachelor's degree at 'The University of East London' (he later
transferred to Greenwich University) where he began to experiment with both audio visuals, music, video
and fine arts. This is really when DJ Kensho was born and started developing his signature style combined
with unique visual shows or solo DJ performances.
He became a Resident at ‘Duel Bar’ (East London), had regular bookings around London and spun records
at the South London skate jam and various arts and music festivals over the years whilst studying and working with a mixed bag of talent and artists.
It was during the early 2000s that he created a good name for himself in the UK Hip Hop, Drum & Bass
and Breakbeat scene. Back then he was known as 'Ambush', the former member MC / DJ & Co-producer
for the 'Camp of Concentration' (now known in the Hip Hop world as the 'Secret Order'). He would drop
both rhymes, beats and turntablelist skills at venues like 'The Sun Rooms', 'Sax Nightclub', 'Dragon Bar',
'Cargo' and '93 Feet East' to name a few. After graduating from university Kensho decided to take some
time out to go traveling around Asia with his girlfriend and after 6 weeks of traveling their feet finally
landed in Thailand.
2006 - 2010
After a promising DJ and production career start up, he left London and established himself in Asia,
settling in sunny Phuket. It was not long, before he was quickly snapped up, starting his first residency at
the chic and sophisticated 'Red Room' working along side guest DJs like the Phuket House Mafia and the
remarkable DJs Ofey and Nakadia amongst others.
A year later he moved on to the popular Allan Zeman 'Silk Restaurant and Bar' and from there he began
work as Events Consultant and Resident DJ at Babylon Beach Club, in 2008. This is where he started the
group called 'Siam Syndicate' consisting of various DJs, artists and musicians.
2009 was a good year for Kensho starting at the high end lounge and fine dinning restaurant 'Rain & Hail'.
It was here that he started to perform with his long term friend Chris Melchior a very talented UK Violinist and Producer. Later that year he started a weekly residency at the 'BYD Lofts Lounge' every Friday
night playing Funk Soul, Electro, Lounge and incorporating various members of the 'Siam Syndicate' as well
as guest DJs from around the globe.
In 2009 he started as ‘Resident DJ and Musical Director’ at the award winning 'Indigo Pearl' resort
http://www.indigo-pearl.com where you can still hear his sounds projected all around the resort.
He also held down a successful monthly residency at the stylish and popular 'White Box Restaurant and
Lounge' www.whiteboxphuket.com where Kensho got to spin along side a diverse range of musical maestros.
In 2010 his residency at Bed Supper Club's www.bedsupperclub.com Sound Phuket and had host to a great
team of local talent and incredible international DJs such as Calvin Harris, DJ Craze, Martin Solvig, DJ Dan,
Sandy Riviera, Freestylers, LTJ Bukem and lots more.
2011 - Present
It has been a great year for DJ Kensho, starting off January 2011 by supporting and DJing alongside The
Dub Pistols Barry Ashworth, Kid Massive (UK) and one of Europe's top Hip Hop DJs Cut Killer and ending
the month performing for celebrity friends at a private rooftop party in Singapore.
It was also in January of this year that he started working as Manager and Resident DJ For John Underwood's
www.underwood-phuket.com very trendy and popular 'Brush Restaurant and Beach Lounge' that held
host to numerous fashion shows, International guest DJs, special events, art exhibitions and live dance
performances.
From October 2010 to April 2011 he had a weekly residency at 'The Andaman White Beach Resort' “DJ
Kensho's Wednesday Nights Beach Lounge Sessions” as well as numerous private and corporate events.
After 12 years of performing shows in the UK and Europe and more recently 6 years of solid residencies
at his home base in Phuket, this 31 year old londoner/ Island bopper is now in a position where he can play
various blends and styles of sounds. He creates a perfect relaxed atmosphere and vibe before increasing
the energy levels at his own pace, taking in many kinds of music along the way.
He has been booked all over Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Cambodia, UK, France and Portugal.
Jan 2011 till Now
– Brush Restaurant and Lounge (Phuket, Thailand)
Oct 2010 to Apr 2011
– Andaman White Beach 'Weekly Lounge Sessions' (Phuket, Thailand)
Dec 2009 to Octr 2010 – Bed Supper Club's Sound Club (Phuket, Thailand)
Nights: 'Bootlegd Inc'; 'Retro Active'; 'X - Rated' and 'Electric Boogaloo'
Jan 2008 to Jan 2011
– Monthly Residency at The White Box (Phuket, Thailand)
Jan 2007 to May 2010 – Resident DJ / Creative Director at Indigo Pearl (Phuket, Thailand)
Sub-venues: Pool Lounge; Beach Club; Rebar Lounge and Tongkah Tin Mine Bar.
2007 to 2009
– Resident DJ and Events Manager at Babylon Beach Club (Phuket, Thailand)
2007 to 2008
– BYD Lofts Lounge (Phuket, Thailand)
2007
– Rain & Hail Restaurant and Lounge (Phuket, Thailand)
2006
– Silk Restaurant and Bar (by Alan Zeman) (Phuket, Thailand)
2006
– The Red Room (Phuket, Thailand)
2002 – 2004
- Duel Bar (East London, UK)
1997 to 1998
– Weekly Residency at Clarence Yard Wine Bar (Southend, UK)
1997 to 1998
– Bakers Bar (Southend, UK)
1996 to 1999
– The Sun Rooms (Southend, UK)
ASIA
EUROPE
Amanpuri Resort / Phuket, Thailand
Aleenta Resort & Spa / Phang Nga, Thailand
Andaman White Beach / Phuket, Thailand
Babylon Beach Club / Phuket, Thailand
Brush Restaurant & Lounge / Phuket, Thailand
Burasari Resort / Phuket, Thailand
BYD Lofts / Phuket, Thailand
Chandara Resort & Spa / Phuket, Thailand
Club Lime / Phuket, Thailand
Cubic Nightclub/ Macau, China
Dusit Laguna / Phuket, Thailand
Factory / Phuket, Thailand
Indigo Pearl / Phuket, Thailand
JW Marriott / Phuket, Thailand
Kargo / Phuket, Thailand
Katathani Beach Resort / Phuket, Thailnd
Le Carillon / Singapore
Le Meridien / Phuket, Thailand
Phuket Fringe Festival / Phuket, Thailand
Phuket Regatta / Phuket, Thailand
Pontoon / Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Red Room / Phuket, Thailand
Royal Phuket Marine / Phuket, Thailand
Siam @ Siam / Bangkok, Thailand
Silk Restaurant & Bar / Phuket, Thailand
Skippers / Phuket, Thailand
Sound / Phuket, Thailand
Sri Lanta Resort / Koh Lanta, Thailand
Stereo Lab / Phuket, Thailand
Sujika Gardens / Phuket, Thailand
Surf Competition Kata Beach / Phuket, Thailand
Taste Restaurant & Lounge / Phuket, Thailand
The Chedi / Phuket, Thailand
The Playhouse Theatre / Phuket, Thailand
The Siam Indigo / Phuket, Thailand
The Siam Supper Club / Phuket, Thailand
Tri Trang Beach Party / Phuket, Thailand
Vinyl Cafe / Phuket, Thailand
White Box Restaurant & Lounge / Phuket, Thailand
Wynn / Macau, China
360 Bar @ The Pavilions / Phuket, Thailand
Bakers Bar / London, UK
Cargo / London, UK
Clarence Yard Wine Bar / Southend, UK
Dragon Bar / London, UK
Duel Bar / London, UK
Sax / London, UK
The Jazz Cafe / London, UK
The Mass Club / London, UK
The Paradise Garage / Lisbon, Portugal
The Ritual / Peniche, Portugal
The Seven Aces / Peniche, Portugal
The Spot / London, UK
The Sun Rooms / Southend, UK
93 Feet East / London, UK
Kashmir Lounge / Amsterdam, Netherlands
Zoo Club / Lisbon, Portugal
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WORLDWIDE BOOKINGS:
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MANAGEMENT:
Asia Creative Co., Ltd.
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FOR MORE INFO PLEASE VISIT:
www.djkensho.com