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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 4 Ferno’s First Overseas Gig, Moscow And More, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
Episode 4. Season 2. Vinyl Destination. Let’s go… to Moscow!
The latest Vinyl Destination(s) for DJ Jazzy Jeff and the crew… overseas to Russia and Bulgaria. Special thing about this leg of the journey: DJ Ferno taking his first trip outside of North America. Stacking the passport stamps. Starting with some hard partying Russkies. Very not bad.
Oh… did you say something? Something about missing Episode 3. Nah, never that. Check after the jump.
The ‘Scratch DJ Academy’ Opens up a New School Chapter In Atlanta (The @KoolKila Report)
After three years of consideration and strategic planning, the world-renown Scratch DJ Academy has now opened a new school chapter in Atlanta, GA. Saturday, February 15th, Scratch DJ Academy held an open house for it’s new facility located within the SAE Institute. The event was packed with aspiring students, industry professionals and music enthusiasts of all kinds. Founded in 2002 in New York City, NY, by Jam Master Jay (hip hop pioneer and DJ for Run DMC), Scratch DJ Academy continues to attract individuals interested in learning the fundamentals of DJing. Several chapters have already been established in the United States, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and now Atlanta. After students successfully complete courses, they can receive certification for their education. Professionals already established in the business can also take courses to update themselves about the latest technologies for DJs. Hosted by instructor DJ Hapa and other academy employees, visitors were able to see the musical gear used in classes, meet new employees, and witness live DJ performances. DJ Hapa also hosted a panel discussion to introduce a few of the instructors for the school, including Atlanta veterans DJ Jaycee, DJ Jelly, and DJ Sky. Another contemporary favorite in Atlanta, DJ Sofa King Evil, was on hand to introduce himself as well. Classes are slated to begin in March. For more information, visit: www.scratch.com. Also email at info-atlanta@scratch.com.
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 2 From California To New York, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
Episode 2. Season 2. Vinyl Destination. DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew’s destinations include San Francisco to play with and make some cool tools. Meeting up with tech giant Gracenote’s president, Stephen White; Qbert at the Thud Rumble office; and DJ ShortKut at The Mighty. Then onto Vegas for 90’s-themed party at Ghostbar in The Palms Hotel and Casino. Then, leaving the West, the crew ends up in NYC.
Another leg of the journey in the can. On film, and ready for your viewing. Click play, and enjoy the trip.
DJ Revolution In ‘The Cut’ With Marco Polo: Smoking, Crate Digging & More (Video)
DJ Revolution hangs out with Marco in New York. They go record digging and listen to music from “PA2: The Director’s Cut” on there Journey through New York. They also go through the process of making a beat.
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 1 In Charlotte And Chicago, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
YES! Vinyl Destination with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew is back mannn! First stop: Charlotte (North Carolina). Some came for the CIAA Basketball Tournament. Everybody came to party! The whole episode is tremendous viewing, but we lose it starting at 3:50.
They have younger events at CIAA… but if a younger person gets a chance to kinda come to one of those classic… you know, 90s parties… they probably gone see their mom… you know, rocking HARD… in a tight fit dress… that she wore when she met your dad… that she really can’t fit anymore… but she still wears it. Might be a little traumatic.
– DJ Jazzy Jeff
Hahahaaa! Hey, that’s the risks when you party at CIAA, young’n. Partied in Chicago, too. George Daniels (the O.G.) on stage. Dancing. Breaking it down. These vids are so much fun and hilarious. Click play above and enjoy the start of Vinyl Destination Season 2!
Jam Master Jay’s son ‘TJ Mizell’ Spins On NYC’s ‘J’ Train (Video)
Among the things that might fill your heart with joy on a cold morning. Think of hopping the train on a typical NYC day… getting into the rail car that just so happens to be being rocked by TJ Mizell, son of the legendary Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell (of Run DMC fame). Yooo! TJ does a run of Jigga joints – including a Trap remix of “Tom Ford” (Benzi Remix) and “Show Me What You Got” (DJ Green Lantern Remix).
Keeping it old school, the man powers his equipment using a car battery (sorry, no streetlamp poles on the train)! Great vid.
DJ Scratch Speaks On Early Days Touring With Run DMC & Friendship With Jam Master Jay (Video)
Yesterday, October 30th, marked the 13 year anniversary of the passing of the legendary Jam Master Jay of Run DMC. The people at FUSE TV caught up with iconic turntablist DJ Scratch speak upon the early days of touring with Public Enemy & Run DMC while developing a friendship with Jam Master Jay.
Scram Jones – “Diabolic”
Producer, DJ, & emcee Scram Jones has been consistently cranking out quality hip hop music. It’s true he gets damn near ‘diabolical’ in almost every facet of hip hop. This new single called ‘Diabolic’ will be on his upcoming EP appropriately titled “DEAD GIVEAWAY” that drops on Halloween October 31st. Like I said earlier…. the man does it all as all the rhymes, scratches, & beats were produced by Scram Jones himself. This joint is a banger!
DOWNLOAD: SCRAM JONES – DIABOLIC
‘Face Off Fridays’ DJ Jah Prince October 2013 Mix (Reggae)
Another mix of Reggae and Dancehall music for the month of October as we celebrate the 8 Year Anniversary of ‘Face Off Fridays’ at the MJQ Concourse, located at 736 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Follow on twitter: @FaceOffFridays @DJRastaRoot @JahPrince @MasterBaby @RasGoldie
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Crate Diggers: Evidence Shows Off His Vinyl Collection (Video)
Newcleus?! What’chu know about Newcleus y’all? Wow. Well, in this episode of Fuse’s Crate Diggers, emcee/DJ Evidence talks about working with Kanye West, trying to work with Jay Z (on “The Black Album”)… and about Newcleus.
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 19: Vancouver, Canada… That’s A Wrap… Season Finale With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
Man. Even with your bros, even rolling in a luxury tour bus… the road can get old. And too long a trip across the Canadian outback, it can get COLD! Same crappy food… crazy sound setups… gotta ask why a deejay does what he does sometimes. Then, take another look… at the beauty everywhere. The people partying everywhere. It is what Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew were meant to do. Wrapping Canada in Vancouver, with quick stop in Seattle to get the mixer fixed… then a New Year’s Eve extravaganza featuring a drum and DJ set (none other than fellow Philly native Questlove on the drums). THAT’s a season finale! Watch.
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EPISODE 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 18: Across the Canadian Countryside With the Magnificent ‘DJ Jazzy Jeff’ (Video)
For Episode 18, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Skillz and the rest of the guys continue on the tour bus… across Canada’s back highways and woodlands… In their company, deejays, an emcee, and Jeff can make beats. So, there WILL be music available; with video games and TV, there should be much male bonding. But before leaving civilization, the gang MUST hit up the Wal-Mart for supplies (of course).
Now, eventually, we do get to see the fellas work a couple of parties. But this trip is mostly hanging out in different spots as they go about day-to-day activities. Highlight: With the artistic and engineering genius it takes to put on their shows, why does doing the LAUNDRY puzzle these dudes so? Hilarious.
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EPISODE 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 17: Globetrotting From Capetown To Canada With DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
For Episode 17, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Skillz finish strong in South Africa. Capetown… promo, press, radio, demo show at a school… all to work up interest and ensure high attendance for the party. And what a party!
‘Our job is, pretty much, is to go around the world and make people have a good time.’
And after a job well done in South Africa, the fellas hop that ocean to get a week’s rest… then back at it! Cross country, east to west coast, Canadian tour… but in a NICE tour bus. More ‘chill time’ on this tour, but even down time on the bus is time for Jeff to work on beats in his rolling suite! Everybody can’t do this, but thanks to Vinyl Destination, everybody can ride along.
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EPISODE 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
Crate Diggers: Tony Touch (Video)
In this episode of Crate Diggers, DJ Tony Touch chats about his early gigs, channeling Afrika Bambaataa for his cover art for “The PieceMaker 3: Return of the 50 MC’s,†and shows off a DEEP archive of alphabetized Hip-Hop, comedy records and more.
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 16: ‘Bout That Life… Wild Life in Africa With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
For Episode 16, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew go on safari in Africa. But that’s not the only place they experience the ‘wild life’ in this episode. Another great time tripping with Jazzy Jeff. Watch.
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EPISODE 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 15: From Europe To South Africa With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
In episode 15 of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Skillz take us through Switzerland and London … then off to Cape Town (South Africa). Starting with spider bites on the lip? Breakfast for 97 bucks? Damn… and damn! And according to Jeff, this trip still wasn’t as scary as his other South African show with Will Smith back in the day. At least nothing crawled up his leg during these sets. Break beats, break dancers, watching record-breaking super-sonic skydiving (like we did on here), building with DJ Premier.
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EPISODE 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 14: Off To Madrid With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
In episode 14 of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff takes us to Madrid to kick off a European tour. And Skillz has a confession:
‘I got vinyl. I have plenty of vinyl… I literally remember going to Food Lion stealing milk crates… so I could put my records in them. Yeah, I did that!’
Okay, so it was wrong. But Skillz really wanted to be a deejay back in the day. Now, the dinner conversation was fun… but Jeff rocking the show later? C’mon! Off the meter! And the vid isn’t even half over by that point. Another great trip for Vinyl Destination.
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EP 13 | EP 12 | EP 11 | EP 10 | EP 9 | EP 8 | EP 7 | EP 6 | EP 5 | EP 4 | EP 3 | EP 2 | EP1
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DJ Jazzy Jeff x Mick Boogie – “Summertime Vol. 4” (Mixtape)
Is it officially Summer Time yet now that solstice has taken place? Some might say that, but those who know might mark the calendar for summer being “official” when DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie release their “Summertime” mixtape. Well, here it is. This year’s block party gift that keeps giving – the “Summertime Vol. 4” mixtape.
DOWNLOAD/STREAM: DJ JAZZY JEFF AND MICK BOOGIE – SUMMERTIME VOL. 4
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 13: Celebrating Independence Day With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
In episode 13 of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff was back home with family… so to speak… doing his thing on stage with his fam The Roots in the hometown Philly. Everybody from Queen Latifah to Common to Daryl Hall was in town for the Fourth of July celebration show. Great practice footage; and the fanfare and fireworks at the concert were appropriate for the incredible show enjoyed by all. An unparalleled celebration of America in the city of its birth. But the party didn’t stop there. It was off to Dusk (a venue in Atlantic City). On the way, Jeff shared some touching sentiments about his late friend DJ AM.
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EP. 12 | EP. 11 | EP. 10 | EP. 9 | EP. 8 | EP. 7 | EP. 6 | EP. 5 | EP. 4 | EP. 3 | EP. 2 | EP. 1
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 12: What Happens in Vegas… With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
In episode 12 of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff is back in the USA. Vegas baby! Partying in the desert is great time for Skillz on the mic and Jeff cutting loose with the blends. But before you know, the duo is back up bright and early; heading out to join Jill Scott for her Block Party Tour in the morning.
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EPISODE 11 | EP. 10 | EP. 9 | EP. 8 | EP. 7 | EP. 6 | EP. 5 | EP. 4 | EP. 3 | EP. 2 | EP. 1