Krust

Krust
Krust in 2018
Krust in 2018
Background information
Birth nameKirk Thompson
Also known asDJ Krust, George Kurts, Gang Related, Glamour Gold
Born (1968-07-26) 26 July 1968 (age 56)
Bristol, England
GenresDrum and bass, jungle, hip hop
Occupation(s)Producer, DJ, creative consultant, CBD oil company owner
Years active1989–present
Labels

Kirk Thompson (born 26 July 1968), better known by his stage name Krust, is an English drum and bass producer, DJ and co-owner of the Full Cycle record label. Beyond his roles in the music industry, Thompson is also responsible for two businesses: creative consultancy Disruptive Patterns and Amma Life, a CBD oil company he co-owns with Sophia Ali[1]

He is regarded as one of drum & bass and jungle's founders and pioneers[2][3] and noted for his unique musical style.[4] Krust has released over 100 tracks and three albums on labels such as Full Cycle, Talkin' Loud and V Recordings. He was a member of Mercury Music Award-winning collective Reprazent[5] and his most prominent releases such as "Warhead" and "Soul in Motion" are cited by peers and press as some of the most highly influential within the genre[6][7]

Thompson has been active as a recording artist since his debut single with UK top 10 charting Bristol collective Fresh 4 in 1989. His release rate did, however, slow down between 2008 and 2017 as he studied and established himself in other fields such as Neuro-Linguistic Programming and life coaching. While never quitting music entirely, he has been increasingly more active in drum & bass since the re-launch of Full Cycle in 2016.[8] and made a return as a recording artist in 2017 with an Om Unit collaboration called "Underground Cinema"[9]

His first new album in 14 years entitled Edge of Everything was released in November 2020 with lead single "Constructive Ambiguity" picking up single of the month in DJ Magazine.[10]

  1. ^ "Guest Blog: Hemp Health - CBD Oil Explained - Wild Oats Natural Foods, Bristol". Wild Oats Natural Foods, Bristol. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Nobody Does D&B Like Krust". UKF. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Red Bull Music Academy". redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Hear an exclusive excerpt from d'n'b veteran Krust's new cassette - FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music". FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Previous Shortlists". mercuryprize.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  6. ^ "The 41 Best Drum and Bass Songs Ever". Billboard. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  7. ^ "The 25 Biggest Drum & Bass Tracks Of All Time!". Capital XTRA. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  8. ^ "Roni Size & DJ Krust announce Full Cycle relaunch". UKF. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  9. ^ "Om Unit - Torchlight Vol.3". discogs. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  10. ^ "Single Of The Month". DJ Mag. London: Thrust Media Ltd. 1 September 2020.