The perfect stocking stuffer for a fledging turntablist is now available for Pre-Order with a scheduled release date of December 10th, 2008. Footage includes 27 national DJ champions battling it out to determine this years master of the decks. Also available soon is the World Team and Battle for Supremacy DVD.
See the DMC store for more info.
DJ Q-Bert of ThudRumble has partnered with ArtistWorks, Inc to create Skratch University, which will be an online tutorial/video learning site dedicated to teaching turntablists worldwide the art of scratching. Skratch University will take the community approach to learning through video submissions with Q-Bert stating, "It’s cool that Skratching has so many fans around the … Read more
Apparently somewhat of a controversy ensued from the judging of DJ Nelson’s win against DJ Shiftee. Obviously everyone has an opinion, but what’s yours? Who should have won the battle?
Adam Alvarez and Navied Mahdavi produced and directed this short film featuring interviews and commentary from San Diego turntable technicians DJ Sinn, DJ Tanner, DJ Frank Fresh, OpenOptics and DJ Pnuts. Each discusses their discovery of music and DJ’ing.
Hailing from France, 2008 DMC World Champion DJ Fly stepped up and absolutely demolished this set. True turntablism connoisseurs will appreciate the depth of his skills…
From the trailer description: "The hit TV series with DJ Q-Bert & Yogafrog is Back!!! Check out the styles of DJ’s from Japan, Germany, and beyond… Also, see premiere episode of the Skratchy Seal Show!!! Find the best clips from all the past Turntable TV episodes all jam packed in this DVD. See DJ Q-Bert … Read more
There’s a time and a place for cutting and scratching… Roc Raida knows both very well. Here’s footage of the DMC title holder and his beat juggling madness.
Grand Master Roc Raida in association with Stanton presents: THE 2008 GONG DJ BATTLE FINALS Hosts: Lord Sear & DJ Fat Fingaz Music by DJ Boogie Blind Featuring Performances by: DJ Slyce: 08 DMC World Vice Champion DJ Shiftee: 07 DMC World Supremacy Champion DJ Roli Rho: 95-96: Rhythm Method Battle Champion Wednesday, Oct. 22, … Read more
While saddling up for another Monday morning grind, I ran across footage of Whoo Kid’s guest appearance on The Round Table. Not surprising he begins by taking a couple of shots at Ja Rule, Murder Inc, and Kanye West, but he then goes on to state that he’s "not really a DJ."
This statement could be interpreted a number of different ways… an attempt at humbleness, admission of guilt, sarcasm, boasting, or some combination of each. In the end, it’s all irrelevant since at this point I’m sure Whoo Kid could care less what anyone, especially those with lesser bankrolls, think of him. Still one question remains… what do you call Whoo Kid and people like him?
Another reminder of amazing ingenuity and uncanny ability of DJ’s and producers to make something out of nothing. Circa 1991 videotape of a performance of scratching and mixing with two reel to reel tape machines. No special "turntablist" designed turntables, digital vinyl, or fancy DAW needed… just a desire to make music.