DJ Krush

Quick Facts

Full Name	DJ Krush
Occupation	Disc Jockey
Date Of Birth	Jul 29, 1962(1962-07-29)
Age	62
Birthplace	Tokyo
Country	Japan
Horoscope	Leo

DJ Krush Biography

DJ Krush is one of the most popular and richest Disc Jockey who was born on July 29, 1962 in Tokyo, Japan.

Hideaki Ishi (石 英明 , Ishi Hideaki, born July 29, 1962) , better known by his stage name DJ Krush, is a record producer and DJ. He is known for his atmospheric instrumental production which incorporates sound elements from nature and extensive use of jazz and soul samples.

DJ Krush Net Worth

DJ Krush is one of the richest Disc Jockey from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, DJ Krush 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Ishi was born in Tokyo in 1962. He dropped out of school at an early age and joined a local gang and, a few years later, the yakuza. Early in his career as a yakuza underling, Ishi discovered a severed finger wrapped in paper on his desk. Later, after discovering that it had belonged a friend, he decided to leave the yakuza and cut ties with the criminal underworld. Ishi was inspired to start DJing after seeing the film Wild Style in 1983. “When I discovered the film Wild Style in 1983 I found what I really wanted to do, to express myself,” he said in a 2015 interview. “Breaking, grafitti, rap, DJ… I always liked music so I chose DJ. My body wasn’t built for breaking, DJing was the thing for me.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is DJ Krush Dating?

According to our records, DJ Krush is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, DJ Krush’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Doris Ranked on the list of most popular Disc Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. DJ Krush celebrates birthday on July 29 of every year.

Top Facts about DJ Krush

1. Hideaki Ishi, better known as DJ Krush, is a record producer and DJ from Tokyo, Japan.
2. Ishi was born in 1962 and joined a local gang and later the yakuza.
3. He left the yakuza after discovering a severed finger on his desk.
4. Ishi was inspired to start DJing after seeing the film Wild Style in 1983.
5. He is considered one of the pioneers of Japanese hip hop and has established himself as one of the most respected artists and producers in the hip hop industry.
6. DJ Krush’s music is known for its atmospheric instrumental production that incorporates sound elements from nature and extensive use of jazz and soul samples.
7. He exercises an ideological distance from genres he is usually grouped into, while maintaining a healthy appreciation for all music forms and styles.
8. His music has been grouped into genres such as ambient, trip hop, some combination of the two, and hip hop.
9. Ishi feels most comfortable in the musical underground rather than the mainstream.
10. He has collaborated with artists such as Amon Tobin, Thomas Dolby, Blackalicious, Tenshin, and Anticon.

Was DJ Krush in the Yakuza?

He dropped out of school at an early age and joined a local gang and, a few years later, the yakuza.

What genre is DJ Krush?

Hip-Hop/Rap

What mixer does DJ Krush use?

DJ Krush uses his E-mu SP-1200 for his studio setup.