Danny Krivit - Interview with Dekmantel and Grolsch present: Selectors

Dekmantel and Grolsch present: Selectors - Danny Krivit

Dekmantel and Grolsch continue their collaboration by presenting a new Selectors video on New York City’s seasoned DJ Danny Krivit. Krivit, who has been part of the music scene for five decades now, was at the forefront of the birth of house music back in the eighties and has a longtime history in disco and soul. Next to that, he was a familiar face at legendary clubs as the Paradise Garage and The Loft, and still is in important key figure the city’s current scene. The video shines light on him as a DJ, but most importantly highlights what has been keeping Krivit in the game for such a long time. Next to letting Krivit telling the story, the video involves close (music) friends and family like his partner Akemi Krivit, Abigail Adams (Movin’ Records), Elbin Reyes, Juhsoong Sun and Paul Raffaele (Most Excellent Unlimited Records), who all explain what make Danny a true DJ’s DJ.

This year’s Dekmantel Festival sees Krivit joining the Dutch initiative for the second time, after he played at one of their events in 2014 together with Francois K and Joe Claussell as Body & Soul. Having him over for a three hours set on the Grolsch Selectors stage is an exciting first, as Krivit’s is a true DJ’s DJ - someone that puts endless energy in his preparations and selections. Krivit: “I think I have a very unique experience. Growing up where I did, the surroundings that I had along the music and the way it was around me. Just that timing of the change of time, the open mindedness and the freedom that came along with it.” Though, after all this time, he’s as humble as it gets. “I’ve never seen somebody who is so devoted so passionate to and about his music, and has an endless dedication to constantly learning music. It’s not about him. It’s not about him deejaying, or about him showing off his skills; he plays for people and plays to make people happy. That’s his number one priority”, says his wife Akemi Krivit.

The documentary shines light on his endless love for music and shows how his life mostly exists out of daily record store visits. “I’m not easily satisfied; I’m looking for depth, I’m looking for substance. I always get excited when I find those records that stick out, that seem to be different”, says Krivit. The video also shows how he’s massively involved in his 718 Sessions parties and how he comes from a lineage of DJ’s that play music with positive messages in them. “That’s something you hear in interviews when you hear stories about Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan and David Mancuso - I think Danny is a direct descendant from that line of thinking and playing”, says Paul Raffaele who co-runs Most Excellent Unlimited Records with Krivit. All together, Krivit is simply one of a kind - someone who’s in it for all the right reasons and is there to stay. Krivit: “You always get these people that are fighting against the grain. It’s a little like in life the way grass grows through the cement - it does anyway. That’s why they really call it the underground, these are not the mass of people. The feelings and experiences that I had in the clubs after all these years, it’s like I’m at my peak of enjoying it. After five decades, I’m not slowing it down.”

CREDITS Director & Cinematographer: Filipe Zapelini Camera Assistant: Pedro Carvalho Producer: Melisa Cenik Scenario & Interviews: Eelco Couvreur Edit: Filipe Zapelini & Gabriel Honzik Sound Design: Ben Kruse Color Grading: Ben Federman Thanks to: Danny Krivit, Jusoong Sun, Akemi Krivit, Elbin Reyes, Paul Raffaele, Abigail Adams, A-1 Records, Human Head, Public Records, The Mixtape Shop, Superior Elevation, Good Room, Lauren Murada, Marco Weibel, Olavo Kuhn & Sol Montoya

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Edits By Mr. K (digital) Vol. 2

Very tough times... hope you all are doing well & taking good care of yourselves.
Here's a few more Edits By Mr. K (digital) Vol. 2, some familiar, some not, enjoy, Danny :)

Edits By Mr. K (digital) Vol. 2
https://www.editsbymrk.com/

More Music & Edits by Danny Krivit / Mr. K
https://dannykrivit.net/music-store

Edit's By Mr. K

Hope you are well & really taking good care of yourself & loved ones. Five decades of my life have revolved around my absolute love of music & the pleasure of sharing it with people who feel the same... so looking forward to seeing you all... hopefully soon. Today I've started a EDITS BY MR.K page where I'll be making available for the first time & for a limited time, a lot of my unreleased & difficult to find Edit's By Mr. K... digitally, 10 to start with & more coming very soon, thanks always for your support, Danny :)

https://www.editsbymrk.com/

Japanese Donuts Magazine Danny Krivit Interview

Japanese Donuts Magazine Danny Krivit Interview Article

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来日公演スケジュール
4/26 (Fri)-Mago (Nagoya)
4/28 (Sun)-Keith Flag (Fukuoka)
4/29 (Mon)--Minority (Toyama)
5/2 (Thurs)-Contact (Tokyo)
5/3 (Fri)-Stone Love (Hakodate)
5/4 (Sat)Precious Hall (Sapporo)

リリース情報
Labelle - What Can I Do For You / Messin' With My Mind 7" edits By Mr K on Most Excellent Records  （3月リリース予定）

"Rebel Nation" (Danny Krivit Edit) （4月リリース予定）
 by Louie Vega, Patrick Adams & Cloud Two - Rebel Nation Feat. Anané. - Nervous Records

7インチ5枚10曲入りBOXセット（レコードストアデー発売予定）
Most Excellent Unlimited Presents Edits By Mr K Club Box,
Five 7"s = 10 songs
Twice As Nice (7" Edit By Mr K)-52nd Street
One More Try (7'' Edit By Mr K)-Ashford & Simpson
Come Back Lover (7'' Dub Edit By Mr K)-Fresh Band
Opposite People (7'' Edit By Mr K)-Fela Kuti
Release Yourself (7'' Dub Edit by Mr K)-Aleem
212 (7'' Edit By Mr K)-Salsoul Orchestra
If You Feel Like Dancin (7" Edit By Mr K)-94 East Ft Prince
The More I Get, The More I Want (7'' Edit By Mr K of Rafael Charres promo RMX)-Lorraine Johnson
Hot To Trot (7'' Edit By Mr K)-Alfredo De La Fe
Woman (7" Edit By Mr K)-Disco Ladies

7インチDanny Krivit Edits / Nervous records（レコードストアデーリリース予定）
Rain (DK 7" Edit)-Kerri Chandler
Rain (DK 7" Edit of Atjazz RMX)-Kerri Chandler
Rushing (DK 7" Edit of Mood II Swing Dub)-Loni Clark
It Makes A Difference (DK 7'' Edit of DK RMX)-Kim English