As with many aspiring DJs, I began by spinin’ beats and blending songs in my head. Actually for the past 30+ years. I’m finally manifesting that long deferred dream combining DJing with motion based graphics and time lapse videos. Among my sonic obsessions is collecting vinyl records. I spin Golden Age Hip-Hop, mixing them with their original samples to imagine what the AfroFuture sounds like through a multimedia Sankofa practice. I look forward to sharing more DJ mixes and animations with you.
Days of Past Futures
The Collective
Darker Than Blue is an emerging DJ collective from Champaign IL.. consisting of Chris (DJ CK) Kinson, Joe (E^) Blanks, Kamau (DJ Kamaumau) Grantham, and Stacey (BLACKSTAR) Robinson. Our Collective formed in October 2023 and originally included Manuella (Soleil Roz) Lusambo who moved from the area in Dec. 2023. The crew welcomed our latest addition, Warren (DJ Mixzn) Smith in April 2024.
Our crew spins a wide range of music to create peaceful dance environments for all to enjoy. Come chill, build, and be prepared to dance. All events are Free and Open to the public.
Spotify Playlist
Check out this playlist from the crew. This is an eclectic mix of the type of music you can expect to hear during a Darker Than Blue set. Stay tuned. We’ll create new playlists every season for your enjoyment.
