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Conversations, showcases, and label spotlights with DJs and producers from across the scene — the people, routines, and stories behind the music.
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DJ Kayper Showcase at TableTurns
Couldn't make it to the 1st Annual Goldie Awards in Brooklyn? No worries, we've got you covered. DJ Kayper came through the TableTurns DJ…
Remembering Michael
Music as we know it was forever changed by the legendary performer, Michael Jackson. His songs, dance, videos, and style influenced…
ReauBeau Interview
There are times in life where you know that something big is about to happen, but all you can do is wait. Like booking your first tour and…
RUMORS Interview
We officially have a new favorite set of masked avengers. Say hello to RUMORS. They're a mysterious production duo with a great…
DJ Nelson - Showcase at Tableturns
What does passion look like? In the scope of the turntablist scene it can take on many forms. For some, their passion renders them…
Table Turns is Back for Round Two
The TableTurns events of the late 90's gave guests an up close and personal look at the world of turntablism. DJ's tested and perfected…
Dropout Interview
Hailing from Santa Barbara, California, Dropout consists of Ethan Davis and Ray Nowak. The long-time friends are now based in LA, and…
Third Party Interview
London duo, Third Party, are known for their uplifting and epic take on progressive house music. Their emotionally-charged sound gets feet…
The Resurrection of Table Turns
The debate over who and what constitutes a 'Real DJ' is one that will rage into eternity. With rapidly changing technology and…
Pete Down Interview
Pete Down is renowned as one of the most unique producers on the scene today. His remixes bring a stylish edge to today's top hits, and…
Morgan Page Interview
Morgan Page is one of the biggest names on the dance scene right now. He’s been a resident DJ in Vegas, been nominated for a Grammy and has…
Dirtcaps Interview
If you don’t know who Dirtcaps are, you soon will. They have moved beyond the status of ‘next big things’ and are now taking their place…
Eskei83 Interview
Let's all take a second to thank the good folks at Red Bull for bringing us people jumping out of shady planes, hurling themselves at mach…
Jan Blomqvist Interview
In the eyes of many, becoming a successful artist is all about fame, fortune and nice cars. For Berlin born producer Jan Blomqvist, such…
Fabrikate Interview
In the modern era of dance music, sometimes what people don't know seems more important than what they do. Many artists forgo traditional…
Neil Armstrong Interview
In the time of viral videos that involve kids stepping on banana peels, it’s not every day you see a cause actually worth all the…
Todd Terry Profile
"You need to build buzz in your hometown before you go international." Many artists live by that mantra when they are starting their…
Show and Prove with LeNERD
While the DMC online tournament and Red Bull Thre3style were kicking off, other small yet just as important competitions wrapped up.…
Show and Prove with DJ Roli Rho
When he's not hosting special editions of his WikiWednesdays in our office , DJ Roli Rho is sharing and applying his 20+ years of…
Show and Prove with DJ Chell
The Siberian DJ and producer Chell was an avid breakdancer from 2000 to 2009. But when he started getting interested in DJing in 2007, he…
Show and Prove with Buruaaaa
Besides having one of the more interesting DJ names out there, Buruaaaa doesn't have much to his name. He made an impressive run last year…
Show and Prove with DJ Shota
One of the best parts about the DMC is that if you don't get to attend the finals live each year, some of the more talented participants…
Show and Prove: Sunday Service
Today, we have a VERY special treat. While most Americans were sleeping or watching last night's debate, a select group of the New York…
Show and Prove with Chris Karns
We're not sure how many more videos Mixars captured at NAMM 2016 but we're not complaining either. Today, we present a three minute set…
Show and Prove with John Beez
The name John Beez is an important one for the future of DJ equipment. If you didn't know, he's been working on something called the…
Show and Prove with Mandrayq
If anything, the company Mixars has done a phenomenal job of covering the most recent NAMM show. From interviews to mini sets from DJs,…
Show and Prove with Jon1st
It's always interesting to find out what influences an artist when he or she makes music or takes the stage. For Jon1st, his list includes…
Show and Prove with DJ Szudi
DJ Szudi speaks the language of turntablism fluently. Real name Piotr Mergalski, DJ Szudi is the founder of Turntable Sound Records and…
Show and Prove with KIDSIXTH
The Bay Area is the home to a lot of talent in music. But what may go overlooked are the DJs. Luckily the internet gives us a good chance…
Show and Prove with DJ Spell
Winning isn't everything. In fact, losing could be more important since it teaches you a number of lessons. And for DJ Spell, it might be…
Show and Prove with 9 O'Clock
When you're the champs at what you do, you become highly in demand. And that is especially true if you're the running 3x champs at the…
Show and Prove with DJ Kurteek
Hopefully by now, you're all familiar with DJ Brace . The talented DJ and producer started a scratch friendly tournament called Close Cuts…
Show and Prove with DJ Rayted R & DJ Zo
There are too many great DJs to cover on our blog and not enough time. There could be a little kid in Angola who's the next A-Trak and we…
Show and Prove with DJ Craze
There's not much left to say about DJ Craze that hasn't been said already. And that includes our interview with the talented man . Despite…
Boy Kiss Girl Interview
Every year around Valentines Day, people are either looking for significant gifts, or significant others. One option for singles is speed…
Show and Prove with DJ DNS
DJ DNS is no stranger to our site . We featured one of his routines with DJ Irie before but this time he's gone solo for a little showcase…
Show and Prove with DJ Muzzell
Embracing change as an established figure in your field is important if you plan on staying relevant. For 2005 UK DMC champ and 4x UK DMC…
Show and Prove with DJ Element
DJ Element is one of the older guys that makes you mad that he's still so sharp on the turntables. The Phoenix, Arizona native recently…
Show and Prove with DJ Captain Crunch
DJ Captain Crunch isn't your typical turntablist. You may not even recognize him as a respected DJ, if you passed by him on the street. The…
Destilux Interview
Breakbeat is not for the faint of heart. The melodies, the drops, and of course, the beats, are all adrenaline rush inducing. The genre is…
Show and Prove with DJ DownLow
As the DJ culture evolves over time, the marriage between turntable and technology will become stronger and more involved. From vinyl…
Da Sunlounge Interview
What if you were destined to be a great NBA player but you never picked up a basketball? Or a producer but you never played your music for…
Show and Prove with DJ X-Rated
When you see something that's rated X, you have one of two reactions. You're either going to walk away from it or be more interested in…
Chris Karns Interview
Underdog stories are some of the best ones around . Maybe it's because we all fashion ourselves to be underdogs. Maybe it's the element of…
Kronic Interview
What's in a name? That question, originally posed by Juliet to her lover Romeo many years ago, is a very relevant question today regarding…
DJ Quest Interview
If you're a student of the game, whatever game that might be, you better have expectations of becoming the teacher one day. Otherwise, the…
We Bang & Mister Black Interview
You'll often find the following question in an interview with a musician: "What would you be doing if you weren't making music?" The…
De Hofnar Interview
One of the biggest obstacles for music has always been generation gaps in the fanbase. The case is usually that the foundation of an…
DJay Jung Interview
As a DJ, you're expected to know how to handle a crowd of up to a few thousand easily. Otherwise, why did you become a DJ? So imagine if…
Show and Prove with DJ i-DEE
If you've followed our blog from the early days, you'll remember that we covered DJ i-DEE once for Show and Prove with his "Get Low"…
Show and Prove with DJ Skillz
Yes, Christmas has come and went. But we're still in the mood of giving! So what better way for us to give than receive, than with a couple…
DJ Rafik Interview
We all strive to live a full life and be content. Unfortunately for many, that only comes close to being fulfilled towards the end of many…
Bionik Interview
Most of us are familiar with exceptions to the rule, "work hard and you'll get to where you need to be." We know about the Steve Jobs, the…
Patrick Hofmann Interview
Music and history are more closely tied to each other than many would think. They affect each other and also serve as markers for future…
Snavs Interview
We are made of the earth, dirt, and all that. Thus the phrase, ashes to ashes, dust to dust applies to everyone. Judging by what comes out…
MC Zulu Interview
When you're at the forefront of a new movement, whether it's politics, religion, or art, people will misunderstand you and may even…
Show and Prove with Scratch Warriors
The IDA World DJ Championships wrapped up this past week and the Scratch Warriors were named champions of the Show category. The Polish…
Soohan Interview
Have you ever taken a break from a hobby and picked it up again many years later? Sometimes in that scenario, you forget all of your bad…
Nosense Interview
When you're a kid, your attention span is short like… well a kid's. You're supposed to be restless, adventurous, and hard to control. It's…
Fatima Hajji Interview
One of the blessings in music is the exposure to new cultures that you receive. You can gain insight into different regions of your own…
Show and Prove with DJ B.Two
DJ B.Two hails from Melbourne, Australia and he is repping them the best way possible on the turntables. He's taken home the belt for the…
Antonio Giacca Interview
Do you know what the future sounds like? Antonio Giacca does. The Rome native is a world renown DJ and producer whose music has been…
Colombo Interview
They say that when you truly love someone or something, you should let it go and if it was meant to be, it will come back to you. But if…
Leaders of the New MVMT: DJ Drewski Interview
In the DJ game, not only do you need to be a great DJ to succeed but you also need the business acumen and hunger to get to the top. Need…
Label Love - Slow Roast Records
When your favorite artist puts out a new single or a project, very rarely are you aware of which label the music is put out on, let alone…
The New New Orleans Kings: DXXXY & Dirtystack Interview
A lot of kids go through a rebellious phase of their life, whether that means acting against their parents' rules or listening to Punk Rock…
Show and Prove with Prolifix, Jonny, Don Paco & Underkut
Thanks to organizations like Battle Ave, Thud Rumble, and Freestyle Sessions, the art of turntablism among the other pillars of Hip-Hop…
Pyramid Scheme Interview
Imagine launching a career with your best friend. But imagine you met that best friend on the internet. That's basically the history of…
Warp9 Interview
"Don't say anything if you have nothing nice to say." "Honesty is the best policy." The world is filled with seemingly contradicting…
Show and Prove with DJ P-Kut
At 23, DJ P-Kut is a very busy man. Not only is he a part of the Big Bang Family which has its own block party, radio program, magazine,…
Huda Hudia Interview
Can you imagine a time when becoming a DJ was more of a hobby than a viable career option? A time where there were no promises of seeing…
In Funk We Trust - Fort Knox Five Interview
" Music to fill your Soul that keeps your Soles moving! " The funk in the world is alive and well. It has passed on from George Clinton and…
Zen for the Dancefloor - Mike Metro Interview
Have you ever had the desire to meditate in the woods while vibing out to some great House tunes? If not, you will after becoming…
Christopher Lawrence Interview
Christopher Lawrence. It may not have the same ring to it like Tiësto or Daft Punk but it does carry the same weight. Many would argue that…
Living Legend - An Interview with Mr. Collipark
There was a time during the early 2000's when everyone knew how to get low. Even if you didn't know, you just had to follow the directions.…
Show and Prove with DJ Marvel
DJ Marvel is one of the lesser documented DJs in the game right now. But he's just as talented as the next guy or girl. We were able to…
Dani Deahl Interview
"Girls rule and boys drool... and dominate the Dance music scene." And Dani Deahl is trying to fix all of that. Well, she's doing her best…
Si-Dog Interview
When you think about it, accidents can be some of the best things that happen to us. Ever gone grocery shopping for a party, only to end up…
Show and Prove with DJ Vekked
There's not much more to say about DJ Vekked besides the obvious. We've already featured him before in a battle with Ritchie Ruftone . This…
The Kids Are Alright - Interview with Simon Valente
When I was 18, getting my driver's license, receiving a college acceptance letter, and finishing high school were the only real goals. I…
Gregori Klosman Interview
Similar to other good House musicians, information on Gregori Klosman is difficult to find. His biographies are short or non-existent, and…
Show and Prove with Invisibl Skratch Piklz & Shintaro
The Invisibl Skratch Piklz... is scratching, as Shintaro puts it. They are the legendary DJ crew now composed of QBert, D-Styles, and…
Carlo Astuti Interview
Some people were just born for the stage. Whether you believe in nurture or nature, you can't stop someone meant for the spotlight from…
Gabriel & Castellon Interview
House music is arguably one of the most prolific subdivisions of Dance music. Since its inception in Chicago in the early 80s,…
Show and Prove with 40 DJs
We've featured solo DJs, duos, and even groups of DJs before on Show and Prove but we've never had 40 DJs in one video. In fact, no one…
Lissat & Voltaxx Interview
Jens Lissat and Marco Wolters, or Lissat and Voltaxx as you may know them, are like the Batman and Robin of House music. Except when…
Show and Prove with DJ Angelo & DJ Fong Fong
We've been on a roll with finding group DJ routines and figured why stop with Battlestar last week? This week we have the self proclaimed…
Manuel de la Mare Interview
Music is a many splendid thing, equipped with a minimal number of boundaries and allowing for artists to truly inject themselves…
Ron Beatty Interview
Can you point out New Bern on a map of the United States? What if we told you that it was in North Carolina? We don't blame you if you're…
Benny Camaro Interview
Music is truly universal. It allows one man of one culture separated by miles of land and sea from others, to reach out to another…
Alex Metric Interview
In 2015, many DJs would be content to do a few major tours, put out a handful of singles through independent labels, and then…
Show and Prove with Battlestar
Supergroups very rarely are let downs. It stems from the simple logic of adding superstars to one team so that they can presumably work…
FIGHT CLVB Interview
The first rule of FIGHT CLVB is f*ck sh*t up. The second rule of FIGHT CLVB is F*CK SH*T UP. But you should already be familiar with…
Show and Prove with DJ Kentaro & DJ Craze
When the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals go down, you better believe that they're pulling out all of the stops to put on a great show. On…
Apashe Interview
Without previous knowledge of Apashe, reading over his long biography on Facebook may frighten you and give you nightmares…
Show and Prove with Deejay Irie
When you hear a Rastafarian say, "Irie," it should impart a positive feeling upon you. After all, it roughly translates from Jamaican…
Show and Prove with DJ Brace
This year marks the first annual Visual DJ segment of the DMC Online Championships. Some may say that it's been a long time coming. Some…
Interview with DJ Ease
When you're good at something, you have a tendency of making it look easy. You're so in tune with whatever you're doing, it's like…
Show and Prove with Ruse
Now that the DMC's have only the Finals left for the main DJ Championships (the Visual DJ Championships just started its first year), many…
Show and Prove with Dwells
Dwells. Dwells. Dwells. The DJ's name is one to keep on the mind when considering the present and future state of DJing, and music as a…
Shaun Frank Interview
When you think House music, you should automatically be prepared for some melodies and harmonies to groove to. But when Shaun Frank…
DJ Kalkutta Interview
When you label someone an underdog or the subject of a Cinderella story, you inevitably feel some kind of pity for that person.…
Show and Prove with DJ Ease
What's in a name? Well DJ Ease makes his job look easy so it could be everything. And that job includes touring the world year round,…
Show and Prove with Taiji
On Taiji's Facebook page, he simply describes himself as a "Japanese DJ, Producer, Turntablist." But he is so much more. Taiji is also an…
Show and Prove with DJ Sara
You may have seen or heard about DJ Sara already, if you've been diligently scouring the internet for scratch videos. The Japanese DJ…
DJ Jaycee Interview
On the surface, DJ Jaycee looks like any other regular, nice guy. If you started talking to him about music, you might discover the…
Show and Prove with DJ Ride
While our last two Show & Proves may have had a minimal amount of information available on them, today's has ample. Portugal's DJ Ride…
Alex Di Stefano Interview
The Italian DJ and producer Alex Di Stefano has earned his right to be called a DJ since 1994. He's made waves in Trance and Techno with…
Show and Prove with the Tracktitioners
For some reason, tracking down information on the Tracktitioners is almost as difficult as trying to copy their latest DMC entry. The…
Garmiani Interview
Big Room EDM is a main staple for festivals, anywhere you go. Heck, if you don't have a Big Room stage at your festival, where else are you…
Show and Prove with Tha Beatlounge
It's always dope and tough to feature DJs from outside of the states or just countries that don't have English as a primary language: it's…
Show and Prove with Chicago Turntablist Authority
With a name like Chicago Turntablist Authority, you have to bring the heat every time. They represented the USA in the 2014 World DMC Team…
A Conversation with D-Rakkas
If our last interview with Ookay showed you how fast your life can change early in a DJ career, today's interview with the one man party…
Show and Prove with Jayceeoh
If you've ever considered becoming a mainstream DJ who regularly performs on festival circuits and at major clubs while preserving the…
A Conversation with Ookay
Most people barely know what they want to eat for lunch, not to mention what they want to do for the rest of their lives, sitting in…
Show and Prove with KERIMtheDJ
While you were worrying about talking to that one girl/guy in class who you thought was cute at 15, Kerim was worrying about adding new…
Show and Prove with Patty Clover
Girls rule, boys drool. Or is it, boys rule, girls drool? It doesn't matter because everyone should be drooling over Patty Clover. You may…
A Conversation with DJ Shiftee
The dictionary defines the word "shifty" in three ways: 1. Having, displaying, or suggestive of deceitful character; evasive or…
Show and Prove with Rob Swift & Sinista
If you ever get serious about turntablism or even the culture of DJing, in general, The X-Ecutioners need to be a part of your core…
Show and Prove with JFB
These days, a lot of DJ/producers claim to have no genre. They're partially right. More often than not, they mean to say that they have no…
A Conversation with Viceroy
Meet Viceroy. He's the "dance game Jimmy Buffett." He's here to make summer last well beyond the warmer months for all of us and…
Show and Prove with Dopez
Waiting for the future of turntablism? Look no further. David Lopez AKA Dopez (pronounced like "Lopez" but with a D) is the answer. The…
Show and Prove with DJ Erick Jay
It's a lot to think about all of the DJ talent in the United States but then it becomes staggering when you think about the rest of the…
Show and Prove with The Abbott
There's not much information available on the DJ in today's Show & Prove video. What we do know is that The Abbott hails from Aotearoa…
A Conversation with Chocolate Puma
The author Malcolm Gladwell posited the idea that in order to become a master or expert at something, one needs to log in 10,000…
Show and Prove with Ritchie Ruftone & DJ Vekked
When you go to the DMC Battle For Supremacy Final, you want to see two of the top DJs leave it all on the platters, right? That's exactly…
Show and Prove with Boi Jeanius
With a name like Boi Jeanius, you have to deliver on a level higher than the rest. But then again, you earn a nickname like that after…
CLOCKWORKDJ Interview
Put your hands up if you're a DJ. Okay, keep them up if you're also a producer… and rap… and are a motivational speaker. If you're…
Show and Prove with DJ YASA
If you've been on this journey of building a blog with us from the beginning, you'll remember one of our earlier Show and Prove's with DJ…
Show and Prove with Arno .Mori
You don't need to be a superstar DJ with your name on everyone's mind when someone says the phrase, "real DJ," in order to be respected.…
Show and Prove with Mr. Switch
If you look up turntablist, DJ, artist, or entertainer, all of them should list "Mr. Switch" as a synonym. If not, return that dictionary.…
Uberjak'd Interview
Nile Rodgers' guitar playing and compositions are uniquely his own. Even if you didn't know about Daft Punk's Random Access Memories , you…
Show and Prove with DJ Shiftee
If you had a short list of people to perform at the biggest party in your life, it should look something like this: Dylan, Dylan, Dylan,…
Show and Prove with DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Jazzy Jeff is a living OG. Plain and simple. The Philadelphia DJ and producer may have started his career with the Fresh Prince aka Will…
Show and Prove with DJ Dwells
You'd be lucky if you figured out what you wanted to do for the rest of your life by the time you graduated from college. But…
A Conversation with Jacob Plant
Artists constantly seek balance in the music industry. Whether it's heightening the drops and build ups on a track to finding…
Show and Prove with DJs Irie and DNS
If you've ever heard the phrase "irie vibes," you're probably familiar with the connotation it has of feeling great and other positive…
Show and Prove with DJ 2Fresh
Sometimes you need to live a little and explore the world before you come back to your roots and pursue your goals. For DJ 2Fresh, nothing…
A Conversation with DJ Princess Cut
Disney princess stories have a built in sense of fantasy and reality mixed into them. They're filled with odds stacked against the…
Show and Prove with Skratch Bastid
Drake. A-Trak. Skratch Bastid. Nelly Furtado. There must be something in the syrup in Canada. All jokes aside, it's undeniable that Skratch…
DJ Craze Interview
It's impossible these days to be a DJ who's passionate about his or her craft and not know who DJ Craze is. With enough research, his name…
A Conversation with Dirtyphonics
If you haven't heard of Dirtyphonics or remember them by name, you've probably felt them at a music festival. Their…
A Conversation with Whyel
Whyel is just like any other hopeful 23 year old. He works. He goes on adventures with his friends. And he wants to leave his mark on this…
A Conversation with DJ Big X
If we head down to Atlanta and I say "strip clubs" you will probably have one of two reactions: "Who's driving?" or general disgust.…
Interview with DJ Dan
Ladies and gentlemen, you are going to want to pull out your pens and pads now. This is a journey into sound... And who better to…
Interview with Jesse Felluss
If you think you've failed, you haven't. You simply found one way that doesn't work. DJ, producer, and creative director of Party…
Interview with DJ Gant-Man
Tucked away in the windy city of Chicago, one of the wildest subgenres of Dance music was born and took the world by storm. Slowly…
Mr. Switch Interview
Sometimes you need a break in your routine before you achieve your goals. Or rather, you may need a switch up. UK DJ and multiple…
DJ IFTW Interview
They say you need to do something for at least 10,000 hours to become an expert at it. But if you want to be the best, well, you…
DJ Carisma Interview
“Anything you can do I can do better. I can do anything better than you.” We’re all familiar with the song that started with Annie…
DJ Trayze Interview
When you host a party, the playlist can be the most important element to keep your guests satisfied. What some see as a…
Juicy M Interview
The power of the universal language that is music is unique. It’s one of the few things that can level the playing fields…
DJ Mo Beatz Interview
DJ Mo Beatz is Finally Famous. But don’t expect him to be content with where he’s at now. Even with a regularly…
DJ Noodles Interview
Most people work harder so that they’ll have more time to relax and do nothing. DJ Noodles is not like most people. He’s gone…
DJ Moondawg Interview
The DJ has gone from bedrooms, garages, basements, and public parks to arenas, satellite radio, and beyond. He has gone from…
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