Drum and bass artist Koji Aiken joins me to share his journey from childhood performance to shaping the future of bass culture in North America. We dive into the lessons of building community during COVID, the deeper meaning of rave culture, and how passion and perseverance fuel a thriving creative career.
Key Topics
Koji's roots in performance and dance
Starting Kumo and creating opportunities for artists
How the rave scene is changing and its true spirit of freedom
Navigating impostor syndrome and resilience as an entrepreneur-artist
The story behind his track "Higher"
Quotes
"If you stick with something long enough and put enough energy into it, you'll figure it out." – Koji Aiken
"Do what you love, and keep showing up even when it's quiet. That's when momentum builds." – Krisha Young
Resources Mentioned
Track: Higher – Koji Aiken & Culture (Spotify + SoundCloud)
Kumo Collective (Vancouver-based grassroots rave collective)
Guest + Host Contact Info
Guest: Koji Aiken on Instagram | Spotify | SoundCloud
Bookings: Divergent Management (see Koji's Instagram)
Host: Krisha Young | Instagram | LinkedIn
