K-MOTIONZ: MEET THE PRODUCERS [INSPIRING 2026 INTERVIEW]
At just 23, Kallum Brookes—better known to the global rave community as K-Motionz—has already lived several lifetimes within the circuit. From winning DJ competitions at 15 while still too young to legally enter the clubs he was playing, to his current status as a titan of the Drum and Bass scene, the Birmingham-born producer has become a defining architect of the genre’s high-octane modern era.
While many associate the Solihull native with the raw, “jump-up” energy that first catapulted him to fame with his debut album ‘The Evolution’ at 19, K-Motionz’s current trajectory is far more expansive. In 2026, he is no longer just a “newcomer” leading the charge; he is a veteran visionary bridge-building between the underground and the mainstream. His latest project, ‘Redline’, is a testament to this, weaving gritty UK rap textures from the likes of Clavish and Songer into his signature sonic tapestry.
MEET THE PRODUCERS – K-MOTIONZ: Firstly, briefly introduce yourself: What’s your name? Where are you from?
Yo yo!! Great to be doing this guys. I’m K Motionz / Kallum, I’m a DNB DJ and producer from Birmingham, UK
How would you describe your production style?
I’d say my sound is big, energetic, and always packed with heavy bass and synths. My songs all have a hard-hitting and punchy sound, built for festivals and raves. Some tracks are darker and moodier, some are more fun and uplifting.
What would you say are the most popular beats you’ve created?
I’d have to say Vino Bandit, High Note and Heavyweight. Vino Bandit not long went Gold in Australia and Silver in the UK and these always get a great crowd reaction on the dance floor!
What is your favourite song that you’ve worked on and why?
Hmmm I’d have to go with an unreleased one I think. Which I’m releasing soon actually! It’s called ‘Expectations’ and it all just fell into place really quickly. Even though I’ve been working on it for what feels like years, I love it just as much as I did the day I started it.
Do you think that production software becoming more accessible is a positive or negative thing for music? Why?
Not at all, the new wave of producers is exciting! Obviously there’s AI that is getting really good but it’ll never recreate the human touch.
Who influences you as a producer?
There’s so many artists I could name. Recently though I’ve been listening to a lot of Minimal House, Techno and Garage. I enjoy taking inspiration from different genres and sounds to incorporate something fresh and exciting into Drum and Bass. Artists with really new and technical production like Bakey, Notion, FJAAK and Chris Stussy are always inspiring to me.
What inspires you to create instrumentals?
It can really be anything. Late night Radio 1 shows are always a good way to hear new Dance music and new sounds. A lot of the time, I’ll hear something in a tune, like just one sound or note, and it’ll spark an idea. Other times, I’ll randomly think of a noise in my head, and I have to record it on my phone before I forget. My voice memos are full of me making the weirdest sounds, but some of them have actually turned into my biggest tracks.
How did you begin making music? Was it a particular influence or circumstance?
My brother used to make Hip Hop on Fruity Loops when I was 11 years old, which inspired me to try producing myself. I’ve always been around Jungle and Reggae, my mum used to play it all the time at home. That definitely got me into Dance music. The big moment for me was hearing Chase & Status’s album ‘More Than Alot’—that was when I really knew Drum and Bass was what I wanted to do. When I was 11 I downloaded the DAW I still use today and just started experimenting; it all took off from there.
Were you ever involved in any other musical projects besides the ones you are doing now?
Nope, always done my own thing. However I have recently started mentoring a new producer in the scene ‘El Pablo’ he’s a serious talent!
What, for you, is the perfect beat?
I’ve been loving Kofi Stones recent project! ‘Lavender’ on that album is pretty much perfect IMO.
Can you tell us about any projects coming up?
I’m currently releasing a bunch of tracks which are taken from something big I’ve been working on all year! More news on that soon…
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