A La Fu is the performing name of UK DJ Kenny Atkin. He works in hip hop and turntablism, and his approach to production is described as deliberately uneven and process-led, with a focus on careful detail and gradual development.

Career

A La Fu performs as a solo artist and also appears as a DJ for other acts. He tours internationally and performs in countries including Russia, Australia, Israel, Azerbaijan and the United States. He also works with artists associated with Big Dada, including Roots Manuva, New Flesh and Infinite Livez, and DJs for !K7 artist Mike Ladd and New York rapper Rob Sonic, who is associated with Def Jux.

Releases and projects

His catalogue includes the Radio Skool series, which features contributions from Maseo of De La Soul, Gwen McCrae, Prince Paul and Dr Alimantado. He also works on remix projects, including remixes for Saul Williams and Coldcut. His recordings appear both independently and through labels including Big Dada, Ninja Tune and Ad Noiseam Records.

Media appearances and performances

A La Fu appears as a guest on radio programmes including BBC Radio 1, 1 Xtra and the Selector on BBC World Service. He also appears on television with DJ Kool Herc, demonstrating DJ technique, and is filmed by MTV alongside Roots Manuva and GZA of Wu-Tang Clan. He competes against the Scratch Perverts at the first DMC Team Finals and later performs for them at Glastonbury 2002, where he appears before a large hip hop audience in the Middle East.

Recent work and label activity

Under the We Yo Nee banner, his work receives positive attention and airplay internationally. This leads to new material developed for release on the newly formed VaVa record label, alongside his solo work.