Kultshur #6 Feat. Red Five

The Boogie Queen of LA

Red Five Taking over

Welcome to Kultshur, your gateway to the freshest sounds and stories from the underground house scene. For the first time ever on Kultshur, we are proud to feature a female artist—Red Five, a DJ and producer from Los Angeles and Las Vegas known for her dynamic fusion of disco, house, and acid tech house.

With a background in piano and a passion for connecting with crowds, Red Five delivers sets full of energy, character, and classic dancefloor spirit. Beyond the decks, she’s also created a practical finance logbook designed specifically for creative professionals, helping artists take control of their money and maximize tax savings.

In this episode, we’ll also explore her standout track “My Way”, a perfect example of her upbeat, dancefloor-focused sound.

Get ready for a lively conversation and an exclusive guest mix packed with character and classic house flavor.

The Mix and interview series:

Featured artist: Red Five

Q1. Red Five, your sets and productions are full of classic house and disco character. How did you develop this style, and what keeps you inspired?

I have always been drawn to the funky basslines of classic house and disco. I love the effect a groovy bass has on the dancefloor - how it immediately makes everyone move and smile more. I think a solid bassline is one of the most important aspects of a song, and you find that a lot in classic house and disco music. I stay inspired because you can have elements of old school funky house in just about everything

you play and produce as an artist. Techno sets? Perfect with a groovy bassline. Break beats? Can have some serious disco vibes on top of it and work. I like fun music, I like music that gets people jumping out of their chairs to dance. I’m so happy to see that disco is making such a big comeback in the scene too, it’s really a special thing to see people of all ages come to love this music that is so full of soul that has been around since the beginning of house music itself. Without disco we would not have house, they go

hand in hand and always will in my opinion.

Q2. You’ve created a finance logbook tailored for creative professionals. What inspired you to make this tool, and how do you think it can help DJs, producers, and other artists manage their careers better?

The inspiration from this came when I started becoming more of a professional artist and realizing I had no idea what to do about my music related taxes or even that I could write expenses off. I had my manager help me out with my write offs one year and began looking for tools or logbooks that were tailored to musicians or other gig-based artists and really couldn’t find anything too specific. So I decided to make one myself in the hopes that it would help others such as myself keep a record of their expenses so they too don’t lose as much money during tax season. If you’re anything like me, you’re not so good with money and pretty unorganized, so this book has helped me a lot manage my finances and see exactly how much I am making from gigs and my music specific expenses. Even if you’re not that big of an artist, you’d be surprised how many expenses you can write off, from buying USBs to spending money

on a hotel room.

Q3. Your track “My Way” has been a highlight in your recent sets. Can you share the story behind it and what it represents for you as an artist?

That track is so unique because it came together so effortlessly. It seemed like every piece I used or created just flowed, it might have been the quickest track I ever made. Just pure fun and creativity that worked out, it was such a fun project that really reminded me why I love producing in the first place. I fell in love with the vocal sample too, the sassy voice saying “we’re gonna do it my way” and “just give me everything”. It resonates as an artist because from the beginning you’ll always have people telling you how to do this, or not to do that, it can be really stifling for creativity. I think those words in the track really push the idea of doing what you want and getting what you want through your own style and your own work. Who cares what everyone else is doing, do it your way.

Q4. Having roots in both L.A. and Vegas, how do these cities influence your music and your approach to performing?

From the beginning of my career, even to now, playing in both of these cities has been challenging, there’s a lot of competition and there’s a lot going on. It has really pushed me to be a better artist and learn from others around me. Those are also two cities where artists from all over the world come to play so there are countless opportunities to not only meet them but go see them perform and be

exposed to all kinds of music. It’s good to get out of your comfort zone and experience different scenes. I love seeing bands or artists I normally wouldn’t and being inspired to bring elements of their music into my own production. Being an artist in such busy cities has also inspired me to find and create my own

community. A big part of my brand is teaching and helping other artists and creating a platform where they can grow. I try to carve out my small corner of the big city to bring artists together and help them with their careers. It’s been very rewarding.

Q5. As a female artist in a male-dominated scene, what challenges have you encountered, and what advice do you have for women looking to break into electronic music?

Unfortunately as with many other female artists, I have experienced my fair share of sexism and

misogyny. I’ve been spoken down to, harassed physically and verbally, threatened, judged, you name it. It’s challenging because I don’t like to be seen just for my gender, I like to be seen for what I put out and create as an artist. We as women shouldn’t have to stifle our femininity to be taken seriously or to be treated the same as our male peers. My advice to women looking to come into the scene is to have support from other women and don’t ever let anyone speak or treat you with disrespect. It can be really

difficult sometimes, but with a good support group behind your back it makes it easier. Don’t settle for less, know what you’re worth, and don’t let any man push you around, because you deserve to be up on stage just as much as anyone else.

Q6. What upcoming projects or directions are you most excited about, and what can Kultshur listeners look forward to from you next?

I am really fortunate to be taking more out of town gigs this year. I’m going to be playing in cities I have never been before and that makes me really excited to meet new people and share my music. My team and I will also be performing at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) for the first time together since 2019 so I am really looking forward to that. I am also working on a self-help podcast for DJs, producers, and other music industry individuals that will hopefully begin by the end of this year. I’m involved in some new

DJ/producer meetup events both in LA and in Las Vegas that people are really excited for - it’s a great chance to meet others and share your music. Going forward I am hoping to start some disco house events out here in Las Vegas too!

A huge thank you to Red Five for sharing her story, her music, and her wisdom with Kultshur. Don’t miss her exclusive guest mix coming up, full of groove, energy, and that unmistakable classic house flavor.

This is Kultshur. Stay curious, stay inspired, and keep dancing.

TRACKLIST:

Hour 1 by Red Five:

Enzo Pianzola - What Do You Say? (70's Mix) [BACi Recordings]

HP Vince - The Master Blaster [Tropical Disco Records]

California Honeydrops - I Miss You (Supertaste Disco Edit) [Quincy Boy Records]

Disco Incorporated - Kool & Da Funk (Nonstop Grooving Mix) [Muzik Xpress Records]

Brooklyn Express - Change Position (Dr Packer Edit) [Z Records]

Rubb Sound System - I'm The One [Tru Musica]

84bit - Mamma Jamma (Dr Packer Remix) [Fruity Flavor]

Barry & Gibbs - I Feel Your Love [Sakura Music]

Moodena - What Da Funk [Tropical Disco Records]

Da Lukas - Let The Rhythm Ride [Cut Rec]

Phonk D - Trumpet Punch [Pomme Frite]

Paco Caniza - Break It Down [Bid Muzik]

Jo Paciello - Love Sax and Disco Rhodes [Spacedisco Records]

Monty Kiddo - The Sit Down [HouseU]

Lizzie Curious, MGR Mike - Your Love [Curious Energy Records]

Twenty Feet Down - Let's Make Love [Sirup Music]

Brian SNR - Down 4 Some Loving (Dirty Disco Stars Remix) [Cherry Cola Records]

DJ Mes, Rescue - Caught Out 2014 Re-Vox [Guesthouse Music]

Suki Soul, Sparkling Attitude - Disco Delight (DAN:ROS Remix) [The Disco Express]

Voodoo Chilli, Trevor Loveys - Love Songs [Cheap Thrills]

Hour 2 by Karim Yousry:

Manuel Darquart - Track A (Original Mix) [Semi Delicious]

Nukewood - Don't Want to Pay (Extended Mix) [Motive Records]

Ahmed Spins, Ankhoi, Caroline Byrne - Mood (Extended Mix) [DHB Records]

Harvey Ross - Our Love (Original Mix) [Roller Disco Records]

Rommel - Catch My Love (Extended Mix) [Super Spicy Records]

Supafly - Moving Too Fast (Freemasons Full Vocal Remix) [Nervous Records]

Kristo Senia - Rolling (Original Mix) [Audio3K Music]

Blurryvision - Make It Count (Extended) [Music is blaah!]

Alexis Raphael - I Don't Know Much (Original Mix) [Creche Records]

Audiojack - 9pm At The Diner (Original Mix) [klaus:elle]

Mixolydian - Weightless (Original Mix) [Foresight Records]

Chubby Chunks - Testament One (Mr Jay & Paul Bleasdale Remix) [Cleveland City]

Ozzie Guven - To Da Max (Original Mix) [PIV Club]

Mirko Donnini - Me & You (Original Mix) [TILL;AM]

Harvee - Bumaye (Original Mix) [OVRDOSE RECORDS]

—Karim Yousry