DJ King Rico and Corey Fonville have been making music together since their days at the Governor's School for the Arts back in 2005. Over the years, their individual sounds have evolved and fused into something more powerful than either could craft alone. As KFTB (Kids From The Beach), they blend the rhythms of their lives into a vibe that refuses to fit into any one box.

King, with his ear for the unexpected and a soul steeped in both tradition and innovation, brings the heart of a composer and the pulse of a DJ to their music. His work, from the genre-bending opera The Factotum to collaborations with Serato and Pioneer, reflects his true belief in the power of music to connect and transform.

Corey, a Yamaha & Vic Firth endorsed drummer, weaves beats that echo the history of jazz, funk, and R&B, creating patterns that feel both timeless and fresh. Rooted in Virginia Beach and inspired by his father’s record collection, Corey’s journey has taken him across stages worldwide. Whether playing with jazz legends or leading his band, Butcher Brown, his drumming bridges generations of sound.

Together, King and Corey create music that feels like home yet moves like a journey. With KFTB, they invite listeners into a space where boundaries blur, and every production becomes a conversation between two friends shaping sound into something deeper than music.