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Watch: Hedspin Flips Dancehall and Afrobeats in Routine for DJcityTV
Former Red Bull 3Style world champion Hedspin has dropped a Carribean-influenced routine inspired by the upcoming Caribana Toronto festival.
In the routine, the Canadian turntablist flips dancehall artist Charly Black‘s “Up Top (Rope Riddim)” with the Afrobeats track “Gbana” by Popito and Skales.
Watch above.
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DJcityTV Assembles Star-Studded Lineup for Toronto ‘Cutting Room’
DJcityTV’s Cutting Room series has featured some impressive lineups over the years, but Toronto’s new episode might take the cake. Representing T-Dot are nine award-winning turntablists, including heavyweights Skratch Bastid, Vekked, and Hedspin, along with Trapment, Dopey, Brandon Duke, DJ Grouch, deejay t-jr., and Needle & Groove.
Watch the five-minute session above, which was shot at the MARS recording studio.
Music credits:
“One Forty” — Paul Skratch
“Drumstep” — DJ Shub
Related: Atlanta Throws Down on DJcityTV’s ‘Cutting Room’ (Part 2)
Skratch Bastid and Hedspin Throw Down at DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Playlist Retreat
In August, DJ Jazzy Jeff hosted his annual Playlist Retreat gathering at his home in Delaware. The multi-day event featured an eclectic guest list, including J. Cole, DJ Dahi, Mr. Carmack, Lord Finesse, Young Guru, Z-Trip, and Peanut Butter Wolf.
Also in attendance were two of Canada’s finest turntablists: Skratch Bastid and Hedspin. Watch above to see them perform a quick routine at the retreat.
Tracks:
Aly-Us – Follow Me
Chubb Rock – Treat ‘Em Right – Smalltown DJs & Skratch Bastid Remix
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Related: An Inside Look at DJ Jazzy Jeff’s ‘Playlist Retreat’
Hedspin and DJ IKU Flip Kendrick Lamar’s ‘HUMBLE.’ in New Routine
Hedspin, the 2011 Red Bull 3Style World Champion, and DJ IKU, the 2010 Red Bull 3Style Japan Champion, have flipped Kendrick Lamar‘s “HUMBLE.” in a new routine for GENRE BNDR. Watch the two-minute video above.
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