The 45 Prince

The 45 Prince is a DJ known primarily in Breda, the Netherlands, recognized for his engagement with vinyl and dance music culture. Active in public events, he gained attention for his sets featuring genres such as old school hip hop blended with a mixture of soul, funk, reggae, and pop. His participation as a supporting act for the iconic hip hop group The Sugarhill Gang at a concert in May 2025 is among the notable moments in his career. His style and programming have attracted audiences at music festivals and specialized vinyl events, emphasizing the use of 7 inch vinyl records.

His musical selections emphasize a curated range of genres including pop, reggae, and soul with an inclination towards classic and rare hip hop tracks, historically focusing on vinyl formats. He has been involved in events like the We Love 45s festival in Breda in 2026, where he took part in a dedicated segment playing exclusively 7 inch vinyl records on the Podium West Stage. The events he curates and plays at showcase his interest in the energy and uniqueness of vinyl culture, including deep cuts as well as well known tracks from the US and early Dutch rap records. These activities position him as an active figure within regional vinyl DJ scenes.

Within the VinylFarm.EU archive, The 45 Prince is represented by one session recorded in 2025, presenting selections mainly from genres such as pop, reggae, and soul. This session forms part of the Vinyl Sessions Archive, which collects DJs who use vinyl formats to deliver various musical styles. The 45 Prince's inclusion in this collection reflects his specific approach to sound and selection, capturing the atmosphere of his sets and the diversity of his style. The catalogue on VinylFarm.EU preserves the accessible listening of these vinyl based sessions for audiences interested in this format and musical range.