DJ Krush, born Hideaki Ishi in Tokyo in 1962, is a Japanese producer and turntablist widely credited as the pioneer of Japanese turntablism and instrumental hip-hop. He broke through internationally in the mid-1990s via the British Mo'Wax label, with albums like Meiso (1995) blending heavy breakbeats, jazz samples and atmospheric textures. Over his career he has collaborated with DJ Shadow, Mos Def, Guru and Ryuichi Sakamoto, and his sound ranges from trip-hop and ambient to arrangements for traditional Japanese instruments.
DJ Krush performs at Rust in Copenhagen on October 29, 2026 as part of a European tour.
DJ Krush is on a European tour in autumn 2026 with concerts in Glasgow, London, Paris, Hamburg and Stockholm, among others.
DJ Krush performed in Australia in March 2026, including at the Brunswick Music Festival in Melbourne.
DJ Krush performed at The Jazz Cafe in London in September 2025.
