DJ'ing - Crate Kings

DJ T-Pain’s Asher Roth Scratching Session

July 10, 2009

Performed by the average person, T-Pain scratching demo would probably be considered somewhat basic. Still, it’s refreshing to find out that T-Pain is not only skilled with Auto-Tune, but is also competent on the 1’s and 2’s.

DJ Muro’s Live 45 Performance

July 10, 2009

Master crate digger and King of Diggin’, DJ Muro performs a live, all-45 set with no laptops or digital vinyl to be found anywhere in the area. [via Spine via DJ Muro]

A-Trak on Fool’s Gold, A&R Skills, Motivation

July 9, 2009July 9, 2009

DJ A-Trak talks personal motivational practices and music selection tendencies with his Fool’s Gold label.

DJ Supreme vs. John Swan @ 2009 DMC Battle For US Supremacy

July 1, 2009

With accusations of stolen battle routines and ample in-your-face antics, the DJ Supreme vs. John Swan round of the 2009 DMC Battle for U.S. Supremacy was definitely entertaining. DMC Battle for U.S. Supremacy Results: 1st Place: DJ Supreme 2nd Place: DJ SPS Check out DMC USA for more info about upcoming events.

DJ Kid Capri Talks Serato, Production, Impact On DJ’ing

June 29, 2009

Mixtape and club legend DJ Kid Capri discusses first becoming involved with hip-hop, the significance of Serato, production, upcoming projects, and his impact on the improved career prospects and increased salaries for other DJ’s. Notable Quotes: "I started a revolution with the DJ’ing thing. There were DJ’s before me that came out, but I was … Read more

DMC West Coast Regional + USA Team Battle

June 24, 2009

The DMC Wesst Coast Regional and USA Team battles will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at LA’s Sabor Lounge and will feature judges D-Styles, P-Trix, Killa Jewel, and DJ Swamp. DMC West Coast Regional and USA Team Battle Sabor Lounge Saturday June, 2009 @ 6pm $10 in advance/ $15 @ door 847 S. … Read more

DJ Neil Armstrong On Jay Z, Mixtapes, Asian DJ’s

June 19, 2009

While offering a peak into his home studio and mixer collection, DJ Neil Armstrong discusses touring with Jay Z, studying Chemical Engineering at Cooper Union, and the proliferation of Asian DJ’s. Also check out the full print interview where he talks about first getting started as a DJ, the power of mixtapes, performing at Glastonbury, … Read more

DJ Z-Trip On Mashups, Vinyl, Musical Cohesiveness

June 15, 2009

247HH drops and an interview with DJ Z-Trip as he talks about how he became a DJ as a result of being a music lover and amassing an extensive record collection. He also discusses mashups, the current lack of musical cohesiveness in many DJ sets, and the impact of digital vinyl solutions such as Serato.

QSkratchU.com (QSU) Site Walkthrough w/ DJ Qbert

June 10, 2009

DJ Qbert gives a video preview and explanation of the major features and benefits inside of Qbert Scatch University. The distance learning style looks great so far fro the preview. Definitely give a shout if you’re a member. It’d be interesting to hear feedback about the actual functionality and execution of QSU’s site features.

2009 DMC USA DJ Battle Schedule Announced

May 20, 2009

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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