Turntablism

DJ Q-Bert FRESH Scratch Session

FRESHHHHHHH…. it’s just one of those days where you need a little scratching.  Q-Bert handles the job well and gives us a much needed fix.

DJ Q-Bert Interview – Reveals Top 5 Favorite DJ’s + Performance

In an segment for Yo! MTV Raps Romania, DJ Q-Bert gives an interview highlighting his thoughts on Serato vs. vinyl, the virtues of analog mediums, and new products being developed for turntablism enthusiasts.  He also goes on to speak of turntablism from the point musicianship and reveals his top 5 favorite DJ’s of all time.

DJ Q-Bert Scratch Session – It Goes Down

When it’s all said and done sometimes you just need a good scratching session to get your fix.  DJ Q-Bert rips another classic phrase to shreds with his own personal brand of interpretive turntablism.

Roc Raida’s Party Rockin’ Turntablism

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.

Gong DJ Battle Finals w/ Roc Raida

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

Reel To Reel Mixing + Scratching

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.

2008 DMC World DJ Championships Results + Video

Crate Kings would like to send our congratulations to the winners of the 2008 DMC World Championships that took place this weekend… your skills are extraordinary! Battle For World Supremacy 1st: Switch (UK) 2nd: DJ Nelson (France) World Team Championship 1st: Kireek (Japan) 2nd: Traumateam (France) 3rd: Intellivision (Italy) World DJ Championship 1st: DJ Fly … Read more

DJ Kuttin Kandi Voting PSA

5th Platoon member/DMC World Team Champion turntablist DJ Kuttin Kandi appears in a PSA encourage people to get out and vote.