Skratch Bastid
Watch Skratch Bastid’s ‘Street Figher II’ Routine
If you grew up in the ’90s and played video games, chances are you’ve fought some matches in Street Fighter II. The best-selling game featured characters like Ryu, Chun-Li, and E. Honda, all of which had memorable appearances and sound effects. Now, to pay tribute to the game, world-renowned turntablist Skratch Bastid has shared a routine in which he throws a barrage of “hadoukens” over a Street Fighter-sampling beat.
Watch the impressive and nostalgia-evoking video above.
Related: Skratch Bastid Pays Tribute to David Bowie
Skratch Bastid Pays Tribute to David Bowie
David Bowie photographed by Greg Gorman in 1984.
World-renowned DJ Skratch Bastid has paid tribute to David Bowie with a routine based on the singer’s 1983 hit, “Let’s Dance.” The song was co-produced by Chic’s Nile Rodgers and remains a favorite of DJs to this day.
The 69-year-old icon passed away from cancer on Sunday, just two days after releasing his twenty-seventh studio album, Blackstar. News of Bowie’s death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from celebrities, politicians, fellow musicians, and fans.
In addition to his numerous hits, Bowie’s music has also been sampled or interpolated by artists like Jay Z, Dr. Dre, Puff Daddy, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, David Guetta, and Alesso.
Skratch Bastid wrote:
“[David Bowie] never stopped creating — he stayed recording and collaborating with artists like Arcade Fire & LCD Soundsystem over the last decade, and even put out an album two days ago, before his untimely passing. If that’s not motivation as an artist, I don’t know what is. So this one’s for you, David — a tribute, just having some fun with a dancefloor smash that has always been a favourite to double copies of while keeping people moving. Don’t mind the smilin’, I can’t help it. Rest easy…”
Watch the two-minute routine below.
Related: Skratch Bastid Gets Busy with Rane’s TTM57mkII
Skratch Bastid Gets Busy with Rane’s TTM57mkII
There are a couple videos of Skratch Bastid performing his “Nxwxrk” routine, but none of them feature Rane’s TTM57mkII mixer. Thankfully, Serato caught up with the Bastid in Los Angeles to showcase the new model and give the routine some proper treatment.
Watch the Canadian get busy in the video above and check out his newly created profile on Serato’s website. You can also download the instrumental used in the routine — RL Grime’s edit of Nadus’ “Nxwxrk” — on DJcity.
Related: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Skratch Bastid Rehearsing at the Red Bull Thre3style US Finals
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Skratch Bastid Rehearsing at the Red Bull Thre3style US Finals
Last week, Serato blessed fans with a beautifully shot video of DJ Jazzy Jeff performing his classic “Peter Piper” routine. They also shared an interview in which Jeff praised his fellow DJs ESKEI83 and Skratch Bastid for their efforts in moving the art forward.
Jeff matched his words with action last night, though, by joining Skratch for a performance at the Red Bull Thre3style US Finals in Arizona. A video of their set isn’t available, but thankfully Jeff hooked us up with an exclusive video of them rehearsing at Club Red.
If you’re in or near Phoenix tonight, check out the final round of the Thre3style US Finals at The Pressroom. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Related: Watch DJ Jazzy Jeff’s ‘Peter Piper’ Routine and Interview with Serato
Four Color Zack Recruits A-Trak, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Craze and Others for Funny Promo Video
Anyone who’s familiar with Four Color Zack knows that he doesn’t take himself too seriously, except for his DJing, of course. And his new promotional video is the ultimate testament to that, as it’s essentially a comedy roast followed by a brief montage of performances and shenanigans. You know you’ve made it big when legends like A-Trak, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Craze, and Mannie Fresh take time out of their day to diss you.
Related: Four Color Zack’s Advice to DJs
Watch Skratch Bastid Cut with 45s in First-Person
We’ve seen Skratch Bastid get busy with everything from classical music to trap but for his latest routine he flips Bob James’ classic, “Take Me To The Mardi Gras.” Watch above as the Bastid cuts the same break that Run DMC sampled for their 1986 song, “Peter Piper” (it’s been sampled at least 300 more times since then).
In case you’re wondering, the video was shot with an iPhone 5 and Hitcase’s ChestR Mount.
Related: Watch Skratch Bastid & Z-Trip Perform at DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Birthday Party
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