Introduction
Kurt Matlin, professionally known as KutMasta Kurt, is an American hip hop producer, best known for his work with Kool Keith, as well as occasional tracks and remixes for artists such as the Beastie Boys, Linkin Park, and Dilated Peoples.
Discography
- KutMasta Kurt - Funky Redneck Visits Nippon (album) (2010)
- KutMasta Kurt - Drum-Break Hip-Hop Vol.1 (2011)
- KutMasta Kurt - 90's Beats (album) (2012)
- KutMasta Kurt - Beat Tape - 1992 (album) (2015)
Collaborations
- Dr Dooom - First Come, First Served (1999)
- KutMasta Kurt presents Masters of Illusion (2000)
- Motion Man feat. KutMasta Kurt - Clearing the Field (2002)
- Kool Keith featuring KutMasta Kurt - Diesel Truckers (2004)
- KutMasta Kurt presents Dopestyle 1231 (2004)
- Motion Man - Pablito's Way (2006)
- Kool Keith - Sex Style Un-Released Archives (2007)
- Dr Dooom - Dr Dooom 2 (2008)
- Motion Man - Uneven Pavement (Unreleased Demos 1992-'93) (2012)
- Dr. OctroTron (Del the Funkee Homosapien & Kool Keith) - Spaz" b/w "Good Stuff" Single (2013)
- RetroMastas EP (Retrogott & KutMasta Kurt) (2014)
Compilations
- KutMasta Kurt - RedNeck Games (2004)
Notable production credits
Albums
- Dr. Octagon - Dr. Octagonecologyst (1996)
- Ultra - Big Time (1996)
- Kool Keith - Sex Style (1997)
- Dr. Dooom - First Come, First Served (1999)
- Kool Keith - Matthew (2000)
- KutMasta Kurt Presents - Masters of Illusion (2000)
- Dilated Peoples - The Platform (2000)
- Kool Keith - Diesel Truckers (2004)
- KutMasta Kurt - Redneck Olympics (2004) (Redneck Games in U.S.A.)
- Kool Keith - Sex Style Un-Released Archives (2007)
- Kool Keith - Dr. Dooom 2 (2008)
- KutMasta Kurt-Funky Redneck Visits Nippon (2010)
- KutMasta Kurt-Drum-Break Hip-Hop Vol. 1 (2011)
- KutMasta Kurt-Early 90's Beats (2012)
Tracks
- Dr. Octagon - "Dr. Octagon", "Technical Difficulties"
from the 1996 album Dr. Octagonecologyst
- Chino XL - "Deliver"
from the 1996 debut album Here to Save You All
- Dilated Peoples - "Work the Angles"
from the 2000 album The Platform (Note: This single was recorded c. 1998)
- Rasco feat. Planet Asia - "Take It Back Home", "Me & My Crew"
from the 1998 Rasco's debut album Time Waits for No Man
- Linkin Park - "Enth E Nd" (remix of "In the End")
from the 2002 album Reanimation
- 7L & Esoteric - "Rest In Peace"
from the 2002 album Dangerous Connection
- PMD - "Straight From The Heart"
from the 2003 album The Awakening
- Planet Asia - "Golden Age"
- Masta Ace - "The Hitman (KutMasta Kurt Remix)"
- Prago Union - "Pecka s Kurtem"
from the 2005 album HDP
- James Cole - "Bike Rembok Adibas"
from the 2008 album 20ERS - New School- Compilation
Notable remix credits
- Planet Asia & 427 - "Bringin' It Back (Kut Masta Kurt Remix)"
from the 1999 12" Bringin' It Back
- Dr. Octagon - "Blue Flowers"
from the 1996 album Dr. Octagon
- Chino XL - "Kreep"
from the 1996 debut album Here to Save You All
- Beastie Boys - "Body Movin'"
from the 1998 album Hello Nasty
- Blackalicious - "Deception Part3 : Redemption"
from the 1999 album Nia
- Dilated Peoples - "No Retreat"
from the 2000 album The Platform
- Push Button Objects Featuring Del The Funkee Homosapien & Mr. Lif - "360°"
from the 2003 album Ghetto Blaster
- Mos Def & *Diverse- "Whylin Out"
from the 2003 album Chocolate Industries
- Lord Diamonds Featuring Moka Only & Michael Rushden - "Change Of The Guard"
from the 2013 album I Am Rich
Radio appearances
- Kurt occasionally appeared as a guest DJ on Mike Nardone's "We Came From Beyond", LA's longest running hip hop radio show, which is no longer on the air.
- Kurt was a frequent guest DJ on Mike Nardone & King Emz "The Joint" on LA's 92.3 the Beat . Later he filled Emz spot when he relocated to NYC.
- Kurt was a frequent guest DJ on Sway & King Tech's "Wake Up Show".
- Kurt was a weekly DJ for "Fat Friday's" at 90.9 KHDC Salinas, with The Verbal Tek from 1992–1994
- Kurt was a weekly DJ for "The Drum" at 90.1 KZSU Stanford, with Kevvy Kev from 1988–1994
- Kurt was a weekly DJ and Host for "Solid Funk" at 88.9 KUSP Santa Cruz, from 1985–1988