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He becomes DJ at twenty. [3] His DJ's name is inspired by the song "Skills" of the American hip hop duo Gang Starr with the rapper Guru and DJ Premier. [4] He has received influence from DJ's such as Cut Killer, Netik, Troubl, Unkut, D-Styles, Ligone, LL Cool DJ, Rafik, Craze, I-emerge. [5]
A DJ mix or DJ mixset is a sequence of musical tracks typically mixed together to appear as one continuous track. DJ mixes are usually performed using a DJ mixer and multiple sounds sources, such as turntables, CD players, digital audio players or computer sound cards, sometimes with the addition of samplers and effects units, although it is possible to create one using sound editing software.
On stage the DJ would provide the music for the MCs to rhyme and rap to, scratching records during the performance and showcasing his or her skills alongside the verbal skills of the MC. The most well known example of this 'equation' of MCs and DJ is probably Run-D.M.C. who were composed of two MCs and one DJ.
The quality of a DJ performance (often called a DJ mix or DJ set) consists of two main features: technical skills, or how well the DJ can operate the equipment and produce smooth transitions between two or more recordings and a playlist; and the ability of a DJ to select the most suitable recordings, also known as "reading the crowd". [6]
Two Friends is an American DJ/producer duo made up of Eli Sones and Matthew Halper. The Los Angeles -based duo gained popularity for their original discography, remixes, and hour-long "Big Bootie" mixes.
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George Spivey (born June 21, 1968), known professionally as DJ Scratch, is an American hip hop DJ and producer from Brooklyn, New York. [1]DJ Scratch is the 1988 New Music Seminar Battle For World Supremacy DJ champion, the 2010 Master of the Mix winner and the 2012, 2013 & 2014 Global Spin Awards' "Turntablist of the Year". 19 albums produced by DJ Scratch were certified Gold in United States ...
In 1997 Skillz became the founder of the supergroup, V.A. Playaz Supafriendz, which members consisted of Timbaland & Magoo, Ginuwine, N.E.R.D., Missy Elliott, Nicole Wray, DJ Lonnie B, Playa, Sebastian, Tweet, Aaliyah, Danja Mowf, and Clipse. In 2018 he released "I'm The DJ & The Rapper a compilation of songs that were all written by him.