DJ'ing

Serato Studio Interview w/ J Rocc, Rhettmatic, Babu

DJ’s J Rocc, Rhettmatic, and Babu take viewers inside of the new Beat Junkies recording studio to talk about the significance of Serato Scratch Live, current projects, and musical workflow. It made peopel that enjoy music want to be a DJ, but it made the DJ’s that are really DJ’s like Superman almost. — J … Read more

DJ Premier vs Pete Rock Round 1 (Full Footage)

Here’s complete footage from the DJ Premier vs Pete Rock battle that took place in Japan not too long ago. It’s over 2 hours long, so it’s good to throw on in the background while doing something else. [via 2db]

Qbert Breakfast of Champions f/ DJ’s Shiftee & Rafik

See what happens when you throw 3 DMC champions into a room with 4 turntables, a Traktor Scratch Pro 2 system, and Maschine. The three-way jam session features DJ’s Qbert, Shiftee, and Rafik ripping apart and reconstructing sound. There’s even a small guest appearance from Scratchy Seal!

DJ Revolution’s Live Electro-Hop Mix

DJ Revolution steps up to the tables to showcase a live Electro-Hop Mix. Pay attention, both new and old school head will recognize a lot the electro goodness that’s taking place.

Jazzy Jeff Explains “The Magnificent” Transform Scratch

Pure gold right here… The Cut picks up where QSU left off. DJ Jazzy Jeff steps up to the decks to perform his famous transform scratch and explains it’s origins. Qbert, Revolution, and Jazzy Jeff finally get into a roundtable discussion about the intricacies of the transform and I was the first person to let … Read more

Sunday Skool Scratch Sessions 7 (Gainesville, FL)

Florida turntablists get ready as Sunday Skool Scratch Sessions returns. This time the organizers have decided to take the event on tour from its previous Orland location to Gainesville. Head over and support the community based turntable event if you’re in the area. Visit Sunday Skool Scratch Sessions on Facebook Sunday, February 13 4:00pm – … Read more

DMC Online DJ Championship Launching Feb 3rd

No more excuses about not being near a regional DMC event. The first ever DMC Online DJ Championship will begin on February 3rd.

Each DJ can upload of video of his or her 2 minute set using any equipment they want. 2 DJ’s every 2 weeks will compete until the August Finals. The winner will be flown to the World Championships in London for the opportunity to showcase their winning set and compete in the eliminations.

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DJ Scratch Using Baby Decks DJ iPad App

DJ Scratch rocks doubles using the djay Baby Deck DJ, a turntable/mixer app for the iPad.  Fun video and all but, the Louis Vuitton tablet case and prominently placed bottle of Smirnoff vodka just don’t seem quite right. Thoughts anyone?