Scratch (Full Documentary)

The other night I was throwing out documentary titles to a friend and I brought up the 2001 documentary on hip-hop DJs titled Scratch. Didn’t think I was going to be able to find it on YouTube but one person decided to break the sacred YouTube laws and upload the entire film in six parts. Whoever he is, I owe him a cupcake.

According to Wikipedia:

Scratch is a documentary film, directed and edited by Doug Pray. The film explores the world of the hip-hop DJ. From the birth of hip-hop, when pioneering DJ’s began extending breaks on their party records (which helped inspire break dancing and rap), to the invention of scratching and beat-juggling vinyl, to its more recent explosion as a musical movement called turntablism, it’s a story of unknown underdogs and serious virtuosos who have radically changed the way we hear, play and create music.[1] The documentary opens with Grand Wizard Theodore (New York) telling the story of how he first introduced scratching. Throughout the documentary, several artists explain how they were introduced to the field of hip-hop and scratch while providing stories and anecdotes of their personal experiences.

Shoutout to my homie Boogie B who showed it to me a couple years back! Whether you’re an aspiring or current DJ, hip-hop head or an avid film viewer, Scratch is a great watch and an opportunity to learn something new.

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Jansport J – Sport Did It Tho Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

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626 representative Jansport J has teamed up with DJ Booth to release a 24-track compilation mixtape titled after one of his signature phrases, Sport Did It Tho Vol. 1. The mixtape compiles previously-released tracks by artists such as El Prez, Ab-Soul, Curtiss King (to name a few) and exclusive remixes. Happy 626 Day to all my fellow SGV-ers!

Tracklist and download link after the jump.

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Hip-Hop On Trial With Questlove, Slaughterhouse, Q-Tip & More (Live Stream)

Going on now.

Jesse Jackson, Tricia Rose, Q-Tip, Michael Eric Dyson, KRS-ONE, Touré, Dream Hampton, Slaughterhouse, Estelle and more are part of a live debate right now at the Barbican centre in London. The debate is part of a series called Versus put together by Intelligence Squared and Google+ and the topic of discussion is Hip-Hop and if it is degrading the culture. Very interesting and a recommended watch.

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Childish Gambino – One Up (Audio)

After announcing the release date of his mixtape on his website, Childish Gambino hung out with Sway on Shade 45, revealed the title of the mixtape and played a brand new track on the satellite radio waves. I’m not one to compare rappers but “One Up” strongly reminds me of something I’d hear from A$AP Rocky. Either way, I rock with it. Royalty drops July 4th.

Download: Childish Gambino – One Up (Radio Rip)

Nas ft. Rick Ross & Ryan Leslie – Accident Murderers [Remix] (Audio)

Ryan Leslie hopped on the still fresh Nas leak featuring Rick Ross, “Accident Murderers.”
He also provided us with the lyrics from his verse in case you wanted to rap along. Find them after the jump.

Download: Nas ft. Rick Ross & Ryan Leslie – Accident Murderers [Remix]

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