Get inspired by 2007 DMC World Champion DJ Rafik as he does damage with Native Instruments Traktor Scratch Pro. Rafik highlights some of Traktor’s live performance capabilities by utilizing cue points and built-in effects while using both Maschine and the Kontrol X1 as controllers.
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Part 2 of Ignantwitted’s interview with Neil Armstrong finds the DJ explaining his personal style and commenting on other notable mixtape DJ’s. Neil also touches on memories of Roc Raida and the influence of the X-Men on the 5th Platoon.
Ignantwitted interviews DJ Neil Armstrong as he reminisces about New York hip-hop, his role in 5th Platoon (Daddy Dog, Roli Rho, Do Boy, Vinroc, Kuttin Kandi, IE.merg ), and some of his favorite tour stories.
Quick footage and competition highlights from the the 2009 DMC Japan Championships.
Distortion 2 Static interviews DJ Jazzy Jeff and Skillz to discuss the classic DJ/MC combination, touring together, DJ Hero, and paying tribute to Michael Jackson.
DJ’s Revolution and Premier pay tribute to Grandmaster Roc Raida and DJ AM while performing side-by-side in Zurich, Switzerland.
Jazzy Jeff appears in a quick promo for Heineken’s Red Star Soul concert series.
World Champion DJ and Dupspot instructor, DJ Shiftee appears in a Good Day NY segment highlighting a recent trend of increased DJ school enrollments. Frequently citing such reasons as layoff and the recent U.S. recession, students of DJ schools like Dubspot have found new careers behind two turntables.
It’s been a while since we’ve gotten a good, solid DJ Qbert fix. At an event celebrating 10 years of Prolifik Records, Qbert took to the stage and delivered nearly 7 minutes of turntable mastery, which included his own rendition of Chic’s “Good Times”.
The trailer for the 2009 DMC World Finals features performance highlights from the London event.