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Desi Beats for DJs: How South Asian Music Moves Global Crowds
Desi 101: What Exactly Is Desi Music? Let’s clear something up: Desi isn’t a genre. It’s a cultural identity. “Desi” is how South Asians across the diaspor...
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
A-Trak Discusses Why He Scratches at EDM Festivals
A-Trak recently stopped by Los Angeles’ Power 106 to chat with DJ Reflex about his diverse range of projects, being one of the only DJs that scratches at EDM festivals and what to expect from him in the future. The Brooklyn-based DJ explained that while scratching is his “comfort zone,” he also leverages his turntablist skills to differentiate himself in an increasingly saturated scene.
“I’m fortunate that what I’m able to do that shows how different I am happens to be what I’m most comfortable doing anyway.”
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