Crate Kings is sad to report that Grandmaster Roc Raida (X-Men) passed away today. Besides being extremely influential to legions of turntablists, Roc Raida was highly respected and loved by many. Please take a moment to view the above footage from the 1995 DMC World Championships and honor the unique skill and style of Roc … Read more
DJ Neil Armstrong discusses first being introduced to DJ battling at the New Music Seminar, learning with the X-Men, working with the 5th Platoon DJ Crew, and landing his current gig as Jay Z’s tour DJ. Notable Quote: “Essentially what is expected of Jay’s DJ is that you’ve gotta read his mind.” [via H.E.R.]
Congrats to the all winners of the 2009 DMC World Championships, which took place this past weekend! 2009 DMC World Championship Results: World DJ Championships: DJ Shiftee Battle For World Supremacy: DJ Switch World Team Championships: Kireek (Japan) Visit DMC for complete competition results.
DJ Qbert honors DJ AM and Baatin of Slum Village with a scratch tribute entitled “Reborn In Paradise”.
In honor of DJ AM, DJ’s Jazzy Jeff, Premier, Riz,and Eclipse take to the stage for a group exercise in turntable wizardry.
In a video directed by Chris Cairns, The Scratch Perverts and Foreign Beggars are Neurosonics Audiomedical Laboratories. Visit Neurosonics Audiomedical for additional credits, production stills, and project info.
The 2009 DMC World Championships will take place on Friday September 11th & Saturday September 12th and marks the 25th anniversary of the DJ battle. Feature performances are scheduled to include DJ’s Yoda, I-Dee, Q-Bert, Rob Swift, and more.
Visit DMC World for ticketing info.
List of 2009 DMC competitors listed after the break!
URB drops an insightful group interview/conference call with past DMC world champion DJ’s A-Trak, Tony Vegas, and Craze. Definitely a must read for anyone who has ever been a fan of competitive DJ’ing, the discussion covers many topics including DMC politics, best and worst battle memories, the changing nature of team competitions, impact of technology, … Read more
Turntable pioneer Grandmaster Flash gives a tour of his early party locations, including an apartment with a trap door and his first large park jam.
Built From Skratch features DJ Vinroc (Triple Threat DJ’s, 5th Platoon) as he discusses his evolution from turntablist to producer, his frustration with recording labels and the decision to start his own. Notable Quote: “The way I make music has changed from when I started. I used to just use the records. I used to … Read more