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DJ 101: The Basics

6 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 10 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

In this podcast series, turntablist Kuttin Kandi, one of the best battle DJs in the game, demonstrates the basics of her instrument.

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Episodes

DJ 101: Looping and Sampling (in standard definition)

March 27, 2014 14:02 - 4 minutes - 51.9 MB

As rappers became featured artists, it was the DJ’s job to keep the beat (or the break) steady, so that the rappers could rap to the beat, do their routines, or recite full verses without interruption.

HD: DJ 101: Looping and Sampling (in high definition)

March 27, 2014 14:01 - 4 minutes - 162 MB

As rappers became featured artists, it was the DJ’s job to keep the beat (or the break) steady, so that the rappers could rap to the beat, do their routines, or recite full verses without interruption.

DJ 101: Scratching (in standard definition)

March 21, 2014 14:02 - 4 minutes - 50.9 MB

Kandi introduces “the scratch,” a move where you pull the record back and forth while the needle is on the record. But scratching is as much about rhythm and style as it is about technique.

HD: DJ 101: Scratching (in high definition)

March 21, 2014 14:01 - 4 minutes - 158 MB

Kandi introduces “the scratch,” a move where you pull the record back and forth while the needle is on the record. But scratching is as much about rhythm and style as it is about technique.

DJ 101: Drop it on the One (in standard definition)

March 13, 2014 14:02 - 3 minutes - 39 MB

High quality equipment may help you become a better DJ, but nothing beats having the right “touch.”

HD: DJ 101: Drop it on the One (in high definition)

March 13, 2014 14:01 - 3 minutes - 124 MB

High quality equipment may help you become a better DJ, but nothing beats having the right “touch.”