Class is in session. In a video flashback from 1986, Grandmaster Flash explains the craft of DJ’ing and the origin of MC’ing while going to work on Bob James’s “Take Me To The Mardi Gras”. When I started to get busy on the turntables, everybody would just stop dancing and just look like as if I … Read more
Grandmaster Flash discusses early hip-hop, first discovering breaks, traveling with vinyl, and the wonders of technology.
DJ Shiftee gives a idea of the grueling preparation that is required of a world champion along with a taste of his US DMC Finals winning set. One reason I’m happy is that I can stop practicing the same set over and over again, hours and hours every day.
DJ Premier rocks a live set at NYC’s Nike Sportswear store to celebrate the release of the DJ AM & DJ Premier AF1 sneaker.
DJ Qbert hypnotizes us all as he test drives a pair of Trip Mats.
Acclaimed DJ Rob Swift preps for the release of his 4th album with a video for “Rabia – 2nd Movement”. Look out for Rob Swift’s The Architect coming February 23, 2010. So no, I’m not on fancy boat I don’t own DJing in front of half naked women. And no, I’m not in some mansion … Read more
DJ Qbert gives the Scratchophone portable scratch instrument a serious working over.
Pioneer DJ and original turntable technician, Grandmaster Flash spins an all vinyl set featuring Chic, The Incredible Bongo Band, Roy Ayers, and more.
Noisemaker Media presents the trailer for the 2009 DMC US Finals DVD. Hosted by Red Alert, the event featured battle performances by DJ’s Shiftee, Mista-B, Shmeeze, Concept, Steel, As One, Ohm, Tyhandswell, Q-Base, and Fascinate. Bonus footage includes: John Swan vs DJ Supreme, DJ Solo vs DJ SPS and DJ Supreme vs DJ SPS head … Read more
Get Grounded TV pays tribute to Grandmaster Roc Raida by delivering prime footage of his in-store performance at Beat Street Records.