In Hip-Hop, the myth of the lone inventor suggests that lone geniuses create specific techniques within the four elements (DJing, MCing, Breaking, Graffiti). However, the reality is that innovations develop gradually over time. Using DJing as an example, and drawing on evolutionary theory along with various evidence, I argue that "beat juggling" is actually the result of combining previously separate ideas. In other words, it's inaccurate to credit one person with the "creation" of beat juggling

Registration for the 2026 Music M*A*S*H Challenge is now open. Rules: 1. Sign-Up Deadline: Register by December 28th at 5 p.m. (EST). 2. Eligibility: Only Brolic Army students can participate. 3. Set Requirements: Create a 5-minute “party rocking” set mixing various styles such as Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock, Reggae, Dancehall, and EDM. 4. Judging Criteria: Winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place) will be judged on transition quality, trick mixing, scratching, and song selection. 5. Sponsorship: Jico sponsors t

The history of scratching spans over 5 decades. In the Advanced DJing course at Brolic Army DJ School, learn how technical scratches like the “orbit flare” came to be and what they represent from a music theory perspective. If you love scratching, it’s time to enroll using our special Christmas sale coupon, BROLICXMAS, at checkout. **Discounts**: - Monthly: $49 → $36 (Save $12) - 6-Month: $249 → $174 (Save $75) - Lifetime: $749 → $487 (Save $262) #brolicarmydjschool #advancedscratching #christma

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Percussion sounds are produced when you hit, scrape, rub or shake an instrument to produce vibration. When applied to the turntable DJs call it “Scratching”. Additionally, Scratching has other unique possibilities though. Depending on the sound source you choose to use, the turntable morphs into that instrument. In Masterclass 012, John Swan returns to break down how Basic Scratch techniques like the “Forward Scratch”, coupled with advanced ones, the “Chirp Flare”, can generate the same percussi

129K views · 7.7K reactions | Streamline your approach to DJing while you’re operating your equipment and you’ll experience seamless connection between you, the music and your audience, free of any digital distractions. • Value creativity over going viral • Quality over quantity •  sync button • Simplify #digitalminimalism #turntablism #battlesounds #studioy | DJ Rob Swift | Facebook