Epitonic Newsletter: Vol. 4, No. 6 'A Very Scratchy Day-After-Valentine's Day Kiss '
02/15/02
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No ladies, we're not talking about the kind of smooches inflicted
upon you by your unshaven menfolk. This is a different kind of big
wet sloppy one, courtesy of Epitonic. You see, the turntablist
documentary Scratch is opening today in New York and we want to get you in the mood by offering you a little teaser. So in this week's newsletter we're featuring a bunch of turntablist gurus (some of whom appear in the movie). Plus we've added a special Scratch page to Epitonic, featuring an article on the making of the film, turntablist videos, and clips from the movie. Make sure to go see "Scratch" when it
comes to your neck of the woods (it opens in wider release in March).
"With Grace"
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DJ Krush
Respected Japanese DJ, producer, and remixer DJ Krush has been a key figure in the hip hop scene since the late '80s, as his studio buddies DJ Shadow, Mos Def, and DJ Cam will attest.
"I Can't Wait"
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Brassy
Brassy is a fun-loving foursome from the U.K. which delivers an infectious mix of punk, hip hop, and '60s garage. You know what to do, right? That's it, get out your dancing shoes, you're gonna be moving around a bit.
"Home Invasion"
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Mixmaster Mike
Former Invisibl Skratch Pikl and sometime Beastie Boy collaborator Mixmaster Mike is a deck technician with extraordinary ability. Then again, he was asked to step out of DMC competitions to give others a chance. Click now to sample his skillz.
"Elephants' Bliss"
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Live Human
San Francisco-based sound merchants Live Human are known for fusing jazz, hip hop, breakbeat, and turntablism in a unique improvised setting. Their original and highly palatable sound has been released on Matador in the U.S. and Fat Cat in the U.K.
"Fender Bender"
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Kid Koala
Montreal's Kid Koala is one of the world's most innovative turtablist DJs. He mixes traditional beats and breaks with random silliness faster than you can say "thrift store record scratching phenomenon." But make no mistake: this Kid has serious skills.
"March Of The General"
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Nigo
Fashion stylist, magazine editor, DJ, promoter, and all-around creative genius Nigo founded the Ape Sounds record label on the back of his ultra-trendy Bathing Ape clothing label. For a Bathing Ape T-shirt you're looking at 100 bucks, but luckily you can get the music here for free.
"Work Of A Master"
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DJ Revolution
The Wake Up Show's DJ Revolution lays down hip hop foundations that would make the founding fathers proud. His second album, In 12s We Trust, features an all-star assembly of some of the Left Coast's biggest rap luminaries.
"Gemini Dub"
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J-Boogie
It is now clear that J-Boogie's talent is not limited to turntablism. The mighty San Francisco DJ has also been turning out some of the freshest urban downtempo grooves this side of the equator. This is smooth, hip hop-inspired lounge at its very finest.
"4 The Mentally Insane (Scratch Version)"
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Eddie Def
Put this in your Winamp and smoke it. Drum machine technician Eddie Def kills your brain cells with addictive breakbeat substances. One sample and you can't put the pipe down!
"Definition of Ill"
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Peanut Butter Wolf
Check out these excerpts from the recent dissertation by San Francisco's most accredited hip hop historian, Peanut Butter Wolf. If only all DJs gave back this much to the sample pool. Listen up, there will be a midterm on this.
"Turntable Turbulance"
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Idjut Boys
London's Idjut Boys make shimmering disco-house concoctions that have wiggled their way into the boxes of DJs across the globe, notably Francois Kevorkian, Simon "Faze Action" Lee, and Kevin McKay.
"Dungeon Trap"
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DJ Cue
The response to DMT's call for illness. DJ Cue hits back at Eddie Def with explosive breaks and dark, inner city vibes.
"Hey Man!"
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DJ Design
Funk archaeologist and suave party-rocker extraordinaire DJ Design invites y'all over for a little potluck. He's got the beats, you bring the feet. Don't worry about the smell, it's only funk.
"Interstellar Hydroponics"
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Apollo and Fluid Motion
Absolutely funky fresh! Chunky hip hop beats and interesting interstellar transmissions are stirred up with organic Latin tribal percussion and starfaring electronic funk strains.
"Turntabla Tools"
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Ming + FS
Ming + FS are urban music innovators. They coined the term "junkyard" to best describe their lush fusion of progressive hip hop, drum and bass, turntable battle breaks, and live instrumentation. Now signed to Om Records, Ming + FS provide a vibrant and creative alternative for hip hop lovers who are fed up with mass produced crap.
