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SOUND OFF: Are DJ Schools Helping or Hurting the DJ Industry?

Birthplace Magazine — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:56:26 +0000

DJ schools are thriving, but so is criticism aimed at 'shortcuts' and celebrity posers. Are DJ schools helping to spread the DJ gospel, or diluting the industry by creating an army of crappy competition?

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Cipha Sounds on His Relationship With Rihanna, Jay Z, Improv Comedy and Why He Will NOT Break Your Record

Birthplace Magazine — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:01:59 +0000

Veteran DJ, radio personality and businessman Cipha Sounds spoke on The NY Hip Hop Report, detailing his Hip Hop Improv show series, as well as his relationship with Rihanna, respect for Hov and why he is not going to break your record on Hot 97.

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A Look Back at the 2012 DMC DJ Championships – US Finals

Joshua Blackwell — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:21:07 +0000

At this year’s DMC US Finals DJ Battle, it was DJ Precision of New York City who was crowned victor, but not without a fight. Some of the best turntablists in the country were given six minutes a set as they were evaluated on their originality, musicality, and technicality by an expert panel of judges.

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DJ Rob Swift – Roc For Raida [TRIBUTE MIXTAPE]

Manny Faces — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:57:01 +0000

DJ Rob Swift releases 'Roc For Raida,' a mixtape tribute to DJ icon and turntablist innovator, the late Grandmaster Roc Raida, who passed away on September 19, 2009.

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The 2011 DMC World DJ Championships – US Finals [Recap]

Steven Ortiz — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:04:59 +0000

Turntable acrobatics were the order of the day at the US Finals leg of the 2011 DMC World Championships, and our Steven Ortiz was on hand to partake in the dexterous display of music manipulation at Santos Party House. Here's a recap, and photos, of the 2011 DMC US Finals.

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2011 DMC DJ Championship US Finals Saturday, August 6 in New York City

Birthplace Magazine — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:48:45 +0000

The 2011 DMC World Championship will crown the United States finalist on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Santos Party House, in New York City as the nation's top turntablists battle for the chance to compete at the World Finals.

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Fat Beats Records Is Back (Sort Of) – Fat Beats Records Opening Monthly “Pop-Up Shop”

Birthplace Magazine — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 04:54:10 +0000

In September 2010, Fat Beats Records closed its Los Angeles and New York locations, ending an iconic run as a revered source for vinyl and underground and independent hip hop. For one day a month, starting March 5, they're back!

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