John Walker, known professionally as DJ Kutski, is a highly acclaimed British DJ and producer born on February 4, 1982, in Chester, England. He has established himself as a prominent figure in the hard dance music scene, known for his diverse style that encompasses genres like hardstyle, hard trance, hardcore, breakbeat, and electro. Kutski gained significant recognition as the UK's No. 1 Hard Dance DJ in a 2010 DJ Mag poll and has received numerous awards, including Best UK Hard DJ multiple times at the Hard Dance Awards. He also hosted various shows on BBC Radio 1, showcasing a wide range of hard dance music. Currently, Kutski produces and hosts the popular weekly podcast "Keeping the Rave Alive," which features music similar to his BBC Radio 1 shows and further solidifies his influence in the hard dance community.