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DJ & Turntablists —
DJ Instruction on DVD See also Graffiti Arts — Sneakers & Hip-Hop Fashion Recommended titles
by Janet Hoggarth, Zac Sandler (Illus.) Penguin Books, 2002.
"A stylish and accessible guide to the world of deejaying. All you need is some decks, a mixer, cool "choons" and you're ready to go. With technical and style advice, you'll find out exactly what equipment you need and whether those optional extras are really necessary. A step by step guide to mixing and scratching and more on the CD/vinyl debate enables you to hone those deejaying skills to perfection. Also contains advice and FAQs for first-time DJs on that big night and lots of hot tips from some big names in the clubbing world, including Danny Rampling." --book description
by Tom Frederikse, Phil Benedictus Judy Piatkus Publishers, 2002.
by Bill Brewster, Frank Broughton Grove Press, 2000.
"A riveting look at record spinning from its beginnings to the present day, the authors show that the history and art of deejaying makes for a grander and more fascinating story than one would think..... The book is intricately detailed and informative, filled with grand themes and historical anecdotes, all leavened with a wiseass humor that keeps the whole thing from getting too pretentious. " -- TimeOut Magazine
by Stephen Webber Hal Leonard Publishing, 2000.
Learn to play the turntable like your favorite DJs and create your own style! Using this first-ever turntable method complete with 2-records and guidebook, techniques and tricks can be mastered quickly and effectively. Includes step-by-step instructions on setting up your equipment, scratching techniques, interviews with top DJs such as DJ Swamp (Beck), MixMaster Mike (Beastie Boys), DJ QBert (Invisibl Skratch Picklz), and DJ Craze (three-time DMC World Champion). The companion records provide scorching grooves, phat beats, and wicked scratch material for DJs/turntablists of any level. " --book description
by Michael Perry, Doug Cunningham (Illustrator), DJ Qbert Last Gasp, 2005. 32 pp. children's book & CD
"Turntable Timmy is the story of a boy determined to Hip-Hop his way into becoming the world's youngest turntable Deejay champion. He realizes, in order to achieve his dream he must first... "Puts in work, day and night, practice makes perfect, gotta get it right. Hard work and dedication- perfection takes practice, now he's quick like a fox, sharp as a cactus." This kinetic rap-rhyming tale of self-motivation is sure to move both body and mind. Simultaneously, it plants the seeds of self-esteem and positive aspirations in the heart of every listener. Readers will have a hip-hop-till-they-drop good time, as they discover along with Timmy- that the key to ultimate success is through perseverance, commitment, and dedication!" --info from publisher
by Todd Souvignier Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, September 2003.
by Chuck Fresh Modern Rock Entertainment, 2001.
"This comprehensive 150-page trade paperback teaches prospective DJ entertainers how to break in to each different DJ business (radio, clubs, and weddings/parties) while describing the pros and cons of each. Fresh discloses advanced tips and techniques as well as industry trade secrets." --book description
You Can Make it as a DJ!
by Charles Slaney PC Pub, 2002.
by Chuck Fresh Modern Rock Entertainment, 1999.
"If you're done messing around with silly, boring, overused contests, learn all the killer tips and tricks that we used to create wild parties that everyone talks about! 15-year club DJ Chuck Fresh discusses people, fun contests and extreme promotions. Learn what you need to know to be successful in this crazy industry!" --book description
by Bill Cox Lone Pig Publishing, 2001.
"A totally unique book. Unlike all other Reception Planners, everything in this book is from the "fly-on-the wall" point of view from a DJ who knows what can happen at Wedding Receptions and ultimately how it should be dealt with. It is a treasure. " -- publisher
by Anne Savage, JFK [UK info]: Universal-Island, 2003. class exempt.
by Sarah Va-Coombs [US info]: Music Video Distributors, 2002. unrated. [UK info]: Chrome Dreams, 2002. class exempt.
"Advice on what equipment to buy and how to set it up. Tuition in a range of techniques including Chop Mixing, BPM Matching and Cross Mixing, Break Mixing and Scratching. Examination of advanced creative mixing techniques. In depth interviews with professional DJ's and a range of other key industry figures. Inside secrets on self promotion that will increase your chances of getting gigs. Plus tips on choosing records, how to go about producing your own music and how to exploit the internet to its full extent. " dvd description
DJ Qbert's complete DO-IT-YOURSELF, Vol. 1 Skratching
by P-Love Warner Bros Publishing, 2003.
by Doug Pray (Director) Palm Pictures, 2002. 2-disc DVD, rated R.
"Director Doug Pray (Hype) pays tribute to the innovative art of DJing in the electrifying documentary Scratch. Featuring the most legendary figures in the DJ scene, Pray's film is at once a deeply insightful historical document and a highly entertaining glimpse into the world of underground hip-hop. Modern luminaries such as DJ Shadow, Mix Master Mike (of the Beastie Boys), DJ Q-bert, Rob Swift, and DJ Swamp are interviewed alongside living legends like Afrika Bambaataa, Jazzy Jay, and Grand Mixer DXT, in order to paint a broad, comprehensive picture of how DJing has evolved over the years." -- dvd description
by Lee Quinones, Lady Pink, Charlie Ahearn (Director) [US info]: Wea Corp, 2002. rated R. [UK info]: Cinema Club, 2003. class 15.
"Wild Style presents to us what the hip-hop/rap scene was back in the days of the early 1980s, New York City. It's raw, it's live, and it's real, with a few parts fictionalized. All the action takes place in the South Bronx with its gritty backdrop of bombed out buildings, and graffiti stricken subway lines. Graffiti artists are bombing the subway without mercy. There are club scenes featuring DJs, and rappers in clubs spinning for fame and respect. The influence, curiosity, and the money of mainstream media have yet to creep it's way into hip-hop, but it is beginning. And all the action culminates with the final scene at a little amphitheater on the Lower East Side. With footage by the Cold Crush Brothers, Fantastic Five, Grandmaster Flash, and the Rocksteady Crew. " rkchin
by Stan Lathan (Director) [US info]: MGM Inc., 2003. rated PG. [UK info]: Ilc Prime, 2003. class 15.
"A slightly dated but nonetheless fascinating snapshot of musical history, Beat Street is an urban musical detailing the roots of hip-hop. Set in early-1980s New York, the film focuses on the lives of a small group of young people setting their experiences against the larger backdrop of the city's burgeoning music scene. The story of up-and-coming DJ Kenny (Guy Davis) and his relationship with jazz musician Tracy (Rae Dawn Chong) may only be a device, but it's surprisingly effective, as is the ultimately tragic tale of graffiti artist Ramon (Jon Chardiet). The movie's real raison d'être, however, is to showcase the sounds of the street, so it's full of some of hip-hop's most influential names--Melle Mel, Doug E Fresh, Kool Moe Dee, the Rocksteady Crew, Jazzy Jeff, and Arthur Baker..." Amazon.com
by DJ Gerald Warner Bros Publishing, 2003. no rating.
"comparison of scratchable and non-scratchable CD players; beat-matching techniques, basic turntable techniques, basic scratches on CDs; CD techniques and effects, creating loops, samples, and layers, understanding beats, bars, and breaks." dvd description
by DJ KNS Warner Bros Publishing, 2003. no rating.
"Necessary DJ gear; step-by-step seamless beat matching; blending beats, melodies, and vocals; understanding beats, bars, and breaks; basic computer remixing; features vinyl and CD mixing." dvd description
by DJ KNS Warner Bros Publishing, 2003. no rating.
"Seven essential scratches using vocal, instrumental, and drum samples; creating your own drum beats; understanding beats, bars, and breaks; live band demostrations and performances; for vinyl and cd." dvd description
by Jam Master Jay Warner Bros Publishing, 2002. no rating.
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