I had a talk with another Dj today about the lack of scratching (or unability to do it) in this "new era" of djs. There are more and more Djs now that cannot and dont even care to learn more than mixing 2 songs. honestly any fool with serato can do this by watching the screen, but to stop there and say that you have mastered your craft after only learning how to mix is a bit insane. This same thing is noticeable on most newer DJs "mixtapes". I remember when you could get a mixtape that showcased that DJs unique style, special skills, juggles, doubling, and of course SCRATCHING! I feel like the art of the mixtape a has also died along with that. But, I also dont agree with djs that scratch through a whole song or the "3 minute scratch solo". Scratching samples over verses and hooks doesnt sound dope. theres a fine line to ride to effectively add scratching into your live show. I'd like to hear peoples thoughts on this, on both sides. I already know how I feel about this and I dont claim to be the best at scratching but I can and do scratch in my live sets.
another kind of related topic that has been on my mind is the infamous "USB PULL" that was done by DJ EVILONE at last weeks BEEZO BATTLE. I would like to hear peoples thoughts on the judging, was it fair in your opinion? was the USB PULL necessary? heres the clip in case you didnt see it!
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