Kayode Lowo, or DJ K-Dub on the air, is a first-year, industrial design student currently on the rise as the only drum ‘n’ bass DJ at SCAD. His show airs on SCAD Atlanta Radio on Tuesdays, from 2-4 p.m.
“I’ve been DJ-ing for about seven years now. My father was a DJ, and I also had friends who were DJs that taught me the ropes,” Lowo said, regarding his influences to get behind the mic and in front of the turn tables.
Lowo said he has no ideal play list in mind when he starts his set. He likes to weave in the content of previously played songs and bases his selections off of what he’s feeling in the moment. He said he was raised on house music, but recently he’s been listening to more drum ‘n’ bass. Although he primarily plays electronic dance music and drum ‘n’ bass, every once in a while he likes to mix in a little trance music and Drumstep.
“My inspiration comes from other local DJs and headliners around the world. I have recently gotten into the UK drum ‘n’ bass scene, which is a lot more mainstream than in the states,” said Lowo.
Drum and bass, or DnB, music emerged during the 1990s and has recently been more popular in the dance scene. Inspired by the United Kingdom’s rave scene, it consists of hard break beats and heavy bass.
DJ Avalanche is another local DnB DJ, who has made an appearance on Lowo’s show. He said he tries to give as many local DJs as much exposure as he can when he’s in the studio, and he encouraged students to tune in to his show, Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m, to check them out.
One of his least favorite artists is Skrillex. “It’s all just noise!” Lowo said. However, when it comes to the artists he does appreciate, the list is long. “As far as producers, probably Random Movement, Dave Owen, ATP, Friction, K-Tee, Sigma — too many to list, really. As far as DJs, my local favorite is Sorted. He played on SCAD Atlanta Radio last Tuesday. Great show!”
Lowo said he would like to see a few changes at SCAD Atlanta Radio over the next few years, but for now, he’s just happy for the chance to be on the air. “Maybe a bigger studio, FM broadcasting. I love the school and station overall. It has allowed me to network with other local DJs and has provided a load of opportunities.”
