Portablism

The world of portablism continues to evolve. On this week’s episode of DJcityTV’s Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx looks at the latest gear to enhance your portable turntable. Included in his wrap-up are products from Jesse Dean Designs, Infinity Faders, Portablism Gear, and Woodwurk Records.

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Battle Avenue director Antriks is back with a new episode of DJcityTV’s Fresh Press. In this episode, Antriks meets up with the Battle Avenue Honolulu chapter to review DJ Packo‘s seven-inch scratch record, Tax Breaks.

Packo, who also works as an accountant, has compiled 15 money-themed skipless scratch sentences and one skipless drum break for the record. Tax Breaks is available now from Skratchmore.

Watch the review above.

Related: Antriks Reviews His and SlopFunkDust’s Scratch Record, ‘Fresh Press’d’

With the unpredictable travel schedules that come with DJing, some DJs use portable turntables for scratch sessions. Seven-inch scratch records are an essential part of their arsenal.

On this episode of DJcityTV’s Fresh Press, Battle Avenue director Antriks reviews his own seven-inch, Fresh Press’d. Released through At The Ave Records, Fresh Press’d features six skipless scratch sentences by Antriks and two beats by UK producer SlopFunkDust.

Watch above to see the review and learn how to win a copy of the record.

Related: Antriks Reviews Vekked and Fresh Kils’ Scratch Record, ‘Fresh Cuts’

Battle Avenue director Antriks has returned with a new episode of DJcityTV’s Fresh Press series. This time, he reviews Vekked, and Fresh Kils‘ seven-inch scratch record, Fresh Cuts.

Released through Fresherthan Records, Fresh Cuts features a mix of unique sounds meant for both scratching and beat juggling. Side A includes four skipless sentences and Side B contains four skipless drum loops.

Watch Antrik’s review above.

Related: Antriks Reviews DJ Woody’s Scratch Record, ‘Flexicuts 4’

As the world of turntablism continues to grow, DJs seek new ways to push the boundaries of scratch records. UK turntablist DJ Woody has done just that with his Flexicuts series. Released through his label Woodwurk Records, it is the first skip-proof scratch tool pressed on the flexible material known as flexi disc.

On the third episode of DJcityTV’s Fresh Press, Battle Avenue director Antriks tests out the fourth Flexicuts release with the help of Woody and his Grind Strip device.

Watch above.

Flexicuts 4 is available at Mega DJ Center (US) and Wordwurk’s website (global).

Related: Antriks Reviews DJ A1’s Instrumental Hip-Hop Record, ‘A1BEATSTRUMENTAL V1’

With the sound of hip-hop constantly evolving, some fans prefer beats with a more classic feel. DJ A1, Erykah Badu’s official DJ and member of the Lost Tone Pros collective, takes listeners back to the golden age on his instrumental record, A1BEATSTRUMENTAL V1.

On episode two of the DJcityTV Fresh Press series, Battle Avenue director Antriks reviews the vinyl-only release. The record includes six tracks, which Antriks notes for its “soulful, hip-hop vibe.”

Watch the video above.

Related: Antriks Reviews DJ TGK’s Break Record, ‘Clear Cuts Vol. 1’

Break records have been used by DJs for decades. Filled with content that ranges from scratch samples to instrumentals, they’ve played a pivotal role in the development of turntablism culture.

To put a spotlight on what’s out there, DJcityTV has teamed with Antriks, the director of Battle Avenue, on a new series called Fresh Press.

On the first episode, Antriks reviews DJ TGK‘s Clear Cuts Vol. 1 seven-inch. The record was released on UK turntablism label, Up2Scratch.

Watch above.

Related: Print Your Own Custom Scratch Vinyl

In 2017, DJ Brace traveled to China to explore its culture. The former DMC Online champ recorded sounds from the cities he visited and made beats out of them. He then filmed himself scratching over the instrumentals.

Continuing his Culture Cuts series, Brace recently traveled to Panama. There, he met with members of the Garifuna tribe from Belize, sampled them playing guitars and percussion, and composed a beat with the sounds. The next day, he led a performance with them in the jungle at the Tribal Gathering festival.

Watch the colorful video above.

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Related: DJ Brace Scratches Over His Remix of Kutiman’s ‘She’s a Revolution’ With Fretless Fader

It’s been nearly two years since Mojaxx last reviewed a Jetpack bag. However, today, he looks at two new offerings from the Jetpack range: one for those who like to travel light (the Slim) and one for portablists (the Cut).

Related: DJ Bag Review: Orbit Concepts JetPack Prime and Remix

2017 has been another big year for portablism, with advances in existing technology and the introduction of new products. As it comes to an end, Mojaxx takes a look at the best gear that was released in the second half of the year. His wrap-up includes a tone arm, platter, and two fader stands.

Products featured in this video:

Jesse Dean Designs – JDDPTA Portable Turntable Tone Arm Kit
SolidCutz – PT REV 01 and 02
MK Stands – Raidenfader RXI-2 Foot
Turntable Training Wax – Side Click

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