DJ/Rapper AK Renny chats Bass House Mentors, Kid Cudi's Influence & Breaking Out of Your Shell Ep226

Rave Culture Cast

Mackenzie Crumbley otherwise known as AK Renny is a multifaceted talent - DJ, producer, rapper and songwriter - making her mark on the house music scene with her own artistic flair infusing rap into bass house records 🎶

Hailing from Florida, AK Renny has attracted the attention of major labels like Dr. Fresch’s House Calls, AC Slater’s Night Bass and BIJOU's DND RECORDS. Her latest track Fade Away with Corrupt UK is out now and you can catch her at Nocturnal Wonderland, Lost Lands, Hulaween this fall!

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

2:28 Loop Earplugs promo 3:50 Insomniac promo

4:11 AK Renny intro

7:08 2024 recap so far

9:10 Performing house for bass crowds

11:27 AK Renny's intro to music & rapping

17:04 Building your skill set & foundation

19:38 Kid Cudi's influence on AK Renny

22:35 What "AK Renny" stands for

25:26 Discovering & embracing one's true self

29:35 How AK Renny's music helped her come out

35:10 Tips for someone struggling with their identity

36:42 How Dr. Fresch discovered AK Renny

39:20 Nostalgix & BIJOU's mentorship

43:08 Navigating the music industry

47:00 Finding the right support

49:43 What's next for AK Renny

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