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On the Record: The Scratch DJ Academy Guide

by Luke Crisell

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A practical and historical guide to DJ culture

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A practical and historical guide to DJ culture

On the Record pairs DJ instruction with a broad survey of the culture surrounding the craft. Developed from Scratch DJ Academy’s training approach, it covers foundational techniques such as beat matching and body tricks while tracing connections among hip-hop, house music, performance, and dance-floor culture. References ranging from Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash to Fatboy Slim place DJing within several decades of musical change, while the movement from the Bronx to Ibiza underscores its international reach. The book frames the DJ not only as a technical performer but also as a figure whose work has intersected with fashion, film, television, and popular culture.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning DJs seeking an introduction to core skills
  • Aspiring professional DJs interested in the field’s culture and history
  • Music fans exploring hip-hop, house, and DJ performance

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DJ techniquesHip-hop historyHouse musicMusic culturePerformance and creativity

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Book overview

In the three decades since Kool Herc first put the same record on two side-by-side turntables, DJs have moved out of city parks, house and block parties, and the darkened booths of nightclubs, and onto center stage, performing before admiring crowds of thousands. They have not only given rise to hip-hop and house--DJs have influenced fashion, film, TV, and more.

With On the Record, Scratch DJ Academy, the premiere institution for DJ education, brings together years of training and expertise to create an authoritative guide to the dynamic art of DJing. More than just a "how-to," this is a sonic adventure, guiding you through forty years of music, creativity, and culture. From beat matching to body tricks, Grandmaster Flash to Fatboy Slim, the Bronx to Ibiza, On the Record is an all-in-one guide. So whether you're learning the ropes, considering going pro, or just want insight into a broader range of music, this book is for you.

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