Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism

Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism is a monthly podcast focused on the art of Turntablism. Scratching, beat juggling, DJ battles. We talk about everything DJ related but through the eyes of the Turntablist. In this episode... We speak to UK Hip Hop legend, Jazz T. Jazz is the CEO of Boot Records. He was the 1999 UK ITF champ. He's been a touring DJ for 4 Owls, Parky, Fliptrix, Jehst, Leaf Dog,...

With 7 World DJ Championship titles to his name, Vekked is the most decorated competition DJ of all time and the only DJ to win titles in every category of the DMC World Championships. In addition to his competition success, a video of his winning routine went viral gaining coverage from mainstream media and shares from various celebrities. To date it has amassed over 5 million views on YouTube ma...

Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism is a monthly podcast focused on the art of Turntablism. Scratching, beat juggling, DJ battles. We talk about everything DJ related but through the eyes of the Turntablist. In this episode... 2023 UK DMC Champion Huw Wackman aka DJ Excel and UK turntablism legend DeeJay Random join us to discuss the upcoming Unstoppable DJ Battle happening on 13th December 2pm-2am...

Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism is a monthly podcast focused on the art of Turntablism. Scratching, beat juggling, DJ battles. We talk about everything DJ related but through the eyes of the Turntablist. In this episode... Our beloved Revrt joins us to discuss the season and do a roundup. We discuss our favourite moments from the past 11 episodes as well as go deep on routines and juggle pattern...

Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism is a monthly podcast focused on the art of Turntablism. Scratching, beat juggling, DJ battles. We talk about everything DJ related but through the eyes of the Turntablist. In this episode...8x DMC and IDA champion DJ Rasp came and joined us for the Scratch Cafe scratch jam so we thought we'd invite him round for tea and a chat. We discussed the scratch jam, upcomi...

In this episode...DJ Buckwilde is a long term battler, with his first DMC battle being in the 90s. He has never won a title but boy does this guy have some incredible stories. He used to scratch in a band that was picked up by Fatboy Slim and ended up touring the USA and appearing on Jonathan Ross. He was part of a looping duo called Phygital and ended up on Britain's Got Talent. This episode is f...

Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism is a monthly podcast focused on the art of Turntablism. Scratching, beat juggling, DJ battles. We talk about everything DJ related but through the eyes of the Turntablist. In this episode...Statik is a 9x DMC and IDA UK Champion, including the 2024 UK DMC Battle for Supremacy champion. His pioneering style includes fast juggling, thoughtful and melodic scratching...

In this episode...Tommy P-Nuts is the 2022 IDA World Champion and 11x DMC UK/IDA Champion. He is, without a doubt, one of the most original UK turntablists the battle scene has ever seen. You know a Tommy P-Nuts routine when you hear/see one. We talk through his battling, his history, how he learns, how he's inspired, how he managed ADHD. Absolutely fascinating conversation. A must for any aspirin...

Decompress with UK DJ Champion Loop Skywalker's review of the Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism podcast. In this episode, Loop reviews Episode 7 with podcast guest, Loop Skywalker. #turntablism #podcast #dj

Decompress with UK DJ Champion Loop Skywalker's review of the Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism podcast. In this episode, Loop reviews Episode 6 with podcast guest, DJ Rasp.#turntablism #podcast #dj

In this episode...Loop Skywalker, IDA UK Champion, is an OG Turntablist who has battled in every decade over the past 5 decades. He is also an author of the book 'Starting from Scratch', which outlines his past and his long history with battling. We talk through his history and his perspective on turntablism, community and creativity. Absolute legend. Want to learn scratching, beat jugglin...

Decompress with UK DJ Champion Loop Skywalker's review of the Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism podcast. In this episode, Loop reviews Episode 5 with podcast guest, Revrt. #turntablism #podcast #dj

DJ Rasp is one of the most seasoned UK battle DJs. He's won 8 British DJ Titles (DMC and IDA champion) and is a regular at scratch jams all over the country. He's not simply a great battle DJ but a certified party rocker and you can find Rasp captivating crowds in clubs and events worldwide with a healthy balance of musical selection, showmanship and technical skills. Rasp also is a regula...

Revrt is 2x Red Bull 3Style Vice Champion and DMC UK Vice Champion. He's also part of the Scratch Cafe family and regular spins bass heavy bangers for our scratch community to cut over. In his DJ sets, he mainly plays a mix of Hip Hop, UK Bass and Jungle but, in true open format DJ style, Revrt uses every creative tool in the box to transition from one dance floor filler to another. In this ep...

Decompress with UK DJ Champion Loop Skywalker's review of the Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism podcast. In this episode, Loop reviews Episode 4 with podcast guest, Jon1st.#turntablism #podcast #dj

Decompress with UK DJ Champion Loop Skywalker's review of the Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism podcast. In this episode, Loop reviews Episode 3 with podcast guest, Huw Wackman.#turntablism #podcast #dj

Decompress with UK DJ Champion Loop Skywalker's review of the Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism podcast. In this episode, Loop reviews Episode 2 with podcast guest, Jimi Needles.#turntablism #podcast #dj

Jon1st is the 2013 DMC World Online Champion. In addition to being an accomplished (and seriously dope) Turntablist, he's also an accomplished DJ/Producer in the electronic music space and had a hand in designing the Pioneer S9, Pioneer S11 and Pioneer CRSS12s, which are flagships in the DJing world today. We talk through how Jon got into DJing, his battle years, his involvement in the design...

Decompress with UK DJ Champion Loop Skywalker's review of the Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism podcast. In this episode, Loop reviews Episode 1 with podcast guest, DeeJay Random.#turntablism #podcast #dj

Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism is a monthly podcast focused on the art of Turntablism. Scratching, beat juggling, DJ battles. We talk about everything DJ related but through the eyes of the Turntablist. In this episode...DJ Excel is an OG UK Turntablist, who took the UK DMC Champion title in 2023 under the moniker Huw Wackman. He is one of the most innovative and creative Turntablists the UK ha...

Scratch Cafe: Talking Turntablism is a monthly podcast focused on the art of Turntablism. Scratching, beat juggling, DJ battles. We talk about everything DJ related but through the eyes of the Turntablist. In this episode...Modern Turntablist DJ and Producer Jimi Needles takes us through his hilarious history with the art form. He also talks candidly about the business end of DJing and how he has...

2x DMC Champion and OG Turntablist Legend, DeeJay Random gives us his perspective on Turntablism. He was there when it started in the UK in 80s so we get the early history as well as advice from his almost 40 years of professional DJing experience. He was a judge in the 2024 UK DMC so we hear his perspective on what makes a great DJ routine and what it takes to win.