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How To Submit Material To Crate Kings

What’s the best way to submit your music/project to Crate Kings?  Simple… send it over!  Large or small, we don’t discriminate among producer reputations.  As a matter of fact, since our goal is to offer exposure, we prefer to highlight lesser known producers.  Since all submitted items are given an equal chance, just make sure … Read more

Beat Swap Meet Update & Anniversary Footage

The next Beat Swap Meet will take place Sunday, June 14, 2009 in Downtown Los Angeles. Portable turntable, stash of cash, and a good attitude are a must for this social event/digging extravaganza featuring over 30 invited collectors, 3 areas of records for sale, live DJ’s, outdoor clothing sale, live art, and 6 turntables scratch … Read more

Thes One Talks Scoring Street Dreams Film

Producer Christopher Portugal aka Thes One (People Under The Stairs) talks about scoring the film "Street Dreams", his involvement skate culture, and the similar rhythms of skating and music. Notable Quote: "I think from the time we started it was only supposed to be like a month of work and then it was like a … Read more

2009 DMC USA DJ Battle Schedule Announced

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DMC USA has announced the schedule for the 2009 USA regional battles taking place in TX, NY, CA and LA, along with the DMC USA Finals being held in NYC on August 1.  The 2009 DMC World DJ Championships will take place in London on Sept. 11th and 12th, 2009.

2009 DMC American Battleground:
May 29: San Antonio, TX
June 13: New York City, NY
June 27: Los Angeles, CA
July 10: New Orleans, LA

2009 DMC USA Finals:
Aug 1: New York City, NY

2009 DMC World DJ Championships
Sept 11&12: London

Prizes Include:
1st: The 2009 US Team, US Battle for Supremacy and regional champions will receive the recently released Rane SL 3 as well as prizes from our other sponsors.
2nd: Runners up in the Supremacy and regional battles will win UDG/Rane Creator Backpacks.
3rd:  Regional DJs who place 3rd will receive UDG/Rane Messenger Bags.

See DMC USA for complete registration info.

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