King Britt

Philadelphia native King Britt, renowned producer, curator, and professor, has played a key role in elevating his city’s presence in global electronic music. At UC San Diego, he created the course Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music, a groundbreaking course that highlights the contributions of artists of color to electronic music. Featuring guests like Herbie Hancock and Flying Lotus, the course has evolved into an international festival with events in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Knoxville, Paris, and beyond, continuing the movement started by comrade Charlie Dark in the UK (‘99-‘05). In tribute to his hometown, Britt will curate BLACKTRONIKA: Philadelphia Now and Then, a weeklong celebration of the city’s impact on global dance music. The program will include seven nights of performances, workshops, and discussions, spotlighting Philadelphia’s vibrant communities of color and their influence on genres such as Disco, Acid Jazz, Neo-Soul, House, Hip Hop, and Experimental music. It honors both native artists and those who found creative inspiration in the city, acknowledging their enduring global impact. Join us as BLACKTRONIKA celebrates Philadelphia’s foundational role in shaping electronic and dance music history—while amplifying its continuing resonance in the sound of the future. June 23-29 @blacktronika @kingbritt @artphilly2026 @moormother @hezekiah3rd @mrsonnyjames @lildave215 @panekology @flygirrl @thedjmikenyce @tracemoore09 @blackbuttaflyofficial @antiddote @chucktreece @timmotzer @theladyalma @tanjazd

Blacktronika : Here + Now June 23-29 | FREE <RSVP link in bio> As part of Artphilly’s citywide What Now festival. A celebration of music communities rooted in Black electronic innovation, which helped solidify Philadelphia’s role on the international stage. Spanning 1990 to the present (we will also honor the enduring legacy of arranger and producer Dexter Wansel) Each of these movements began in intimate spaces. This program returns to that foundation, centering the original creators and the conditions that shaped their emergence Many surprises also in store. Are you ready Philadelphia! All events are FREE! - King Britt (artist | professor) Blacktronika : is a King Britt course, archive & events honoring the innovators of color in electronic music. Continuing the movement started in London by legend Charlie Dark MBE in 1999. MOVEMENTS: Margolis 6/23 - Tastytreats hosted by Yameen Allworld + Flygirrl with DJ Mike Nyce + surprise guest Johnny Brenda’s 6/24 - Dexter Wansel presents Life On Mars album (live) 6/25 - Beat Society hosted by Hezekiah, Sao & Stef Tataz Solar Myth 6/26 - Rockers hosted by Moor Mother KungFu Necktie 6/27 - BodyRock with The Illvibe Collective Silk City 6/28 - Black Lily Tribute with Tracey Moore (of JazzyFatnastees) 6/29 - Back to Basics with King Britt and special guests @kingbritt @daddydarkrdc @artphilly2026 @thedjmikenyce @flygirrl @hezekiah3rd @moormother @illvibecollective @lildave215 @mrsonnyjames @matthewlawofficial @panekology @tracemoore09 @dyanawilliams @dexterwanselofficial @ucsdmusic

Blacktronika Festival (@blacktronika ) is coming to Durham as part of @_boomclub Boomslang series May 29-30! <tix in bio> Proud to have @ash_lauryn_ @downbydfault @kingbritt @trovarsiofficial @bandelabandela @linafornia ✨✊🏾✨ @blacktronika

Friday May 15! Blacktronika is honored to have the legendary Dj, historian, archivist and professor @breakbeatlou grace the decks along with professor, Dj, curator @kingbritt and the magical @connection_jam for a night of movement, freedom of expression and community! @ucsdmusic @blacktronika FREE | RSVP | link in bio

Honored to be in The Philadelphia Music Book : The Sound of the City by legendary Larry Magid. It is a well researched and put together intro to the Philadelphia music scene and various eras. My hometown’s music history is not being preserved the way it should be, but it’s great to know this book exists. It’s also an honor to share the adjacent page with my brother and inspiration as a youth @djjazzyjeff . Whether it was Jeff and Will Smith playing my high school Central, the YMCA (when Charlie Mack was working at the ice cream shop on Chester Ave and told me I should go) to djing for my Sylk130 debut at TLA, he was and continues to be an inspiration. Let’s gooooo! Definitely seek this book out. PS - before you ask, my @blacktronika book is halfway done ….loading @ucsdmusic @delucadan

Looking forward to playing @weoutherefest this August with so many friends. I can’t believe how many people I know closely on this line up. Family reunion time! Big love @gillespeterson for the invite. It’s been a while since I’ve been in the UK, so get ready for a very special 3hr Dj set. You know how we do ❤️👑

Was such an honor to be included in @christineturner directed Do The Impossible Sun Ra documentary as part of the @pbsamericanmasters Here are some behind the scenes of my interview…. Also a clip of Christina in my @blacktronika class discussing Yo Lo Tango’s cover. The film is now required viewing on my syllabus. Out now! @sunraarkestraofficial

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Happy Heavenly 98th Bday Mom ✨✨🕊️💜🕊️✨✨

Honored to be a 2025 recipient of a Pew Project Grant for our @blacktronika 2027 exhibit, Tangible : Blacktronika Artifacts and Archive with the @aampmuseum Big thank you to @pewcenterarts @aampmuseum @hungrymonsters @dejayduckett @daddydarkrdc

Honored to have two songs in the new Khalil Joseph film BlkNws : Terms & Conditions. A cinematic masterpiece. (produced by Onye Anyanwu) @anyanwu The two @fhlostonparadigm songs that were chosen have important history. The Electric Fields was created at @worm_rotterdam when I was artist in resident in their amazing studio. I was trying to figure out the Arp 2500 mega synth and resulted in a very experimental ep. I put it out with no big push, just a project of love. A Moment of Self was created during the pandemic. It was exactly how I was feeling walking around campus, feeling post apocalyptic. To have these two particular songs in the film truly means the world because they were released with no pressure or expectations. A true example of songs taking their own journey once released. Always a pleasure hanging with one of my best friends @jocelynmichellebrown who always brings the good fortune. Great to see Khalil and run into @bpleasel ! So glad I made the trek to LA @richspiritstudio @blknws @tsmsayswhat