FOCUS: Kurt Kurator

Darlington-based DJ, musician and songwriter Kurt Kurator unleashes his new collection of songs, Unlucky For Sun. Taking a distinct hip-hop approach, fused with trip-hop and R&B, the album introduces the artist’s considerable skills, and paves the way for an exciting run of releases in the future. Here, we find out all we can about the artist. Who are you and where are you from? I’m Kurt Kurator, from Darlington.  What is it you do? I’m a long time DJ and record collector, musician and song writer. I produce music for other artists and assist with song writing but right now I’m putting my own art first and writing and producing a string of my own projects How long have you been doing it? I’ve DJ’d hip-hop music for over 20 years and played guitar and keys closer to 30. I got into writing in my 20’s when my guitar work took off and producing hip-hop beats in my late 20s but haven’t put out any of my own music until now!  What inspires you? Seeing others do it and hearing great music, I can’t just watch or listen, I have to be involved. I think that’s what got me hooked...