"Blacktronika : Sonic WorldBuilding Between Imagination and Innovation pt2"

Philadelphia-born and Pew Fellowship recipient, King James Britt (his real name) is a 30+ year, producer, composer and performer in the global advancement of electronic music.
 
As a composer/producer, his practice has led to collaborations with the likes of De La Soul, Madlib, Kathy Sledge, director Michael Mann (Miami Vice) and many others, as well as remixes from an eclectic list of giants, including, Miles Davis, Solange all the way to Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa. Most recently collaborating with MacArthur Fellow recipient, Tyshawn Sorey for their recently released album project.
 
In his role as performer, he has travelled globally playing thousands of venues and festivals, including, AfroPunk (NYC), Berghain (Berlin), MoogFest (Durham), Le Guess Who Festival (Utrecht) and Public Records (NYC).
 
King was also the original DJ for the Grammy Award winning Digable Planets.
 
His curatorial work has been seen in many collaborations with the likes of MoMA PS1, MoCA LA and Carnegie Hall.
 
As a Full Teaching Professor in Computer Music | University of California San Diego, King carries a unique perspective, bringing a non-linear approach and knowledge to the department by focusing on various modern forms of electronic music pedagogy, while continuing to be an active force in the music industry.

Blacktronika : Afrofuturism In Electronic Music, is a new lecture course at UCSD, created by King, researching and honoring the innovators of color, who have pioneered groundbreaking genres within the electronic music landscape. Genres span from Chicago House, Detroit Techno and Drum & Bass music. Using his position in the industry, the class has been attended by many, including Questlove, Herbie Hancock and Moor Mother. King remains one of the go-to authorities on Afrofuturism in music.
 
https://linktr.ee/KingBritt