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

I don’t want SYNC to handle my mixing. I prefer not to use any DJ program or app made by a coder to do my mixing for me. I instead rely on myself while DJing. Otherwise, how can I still consider what I do as a DJ creative? | DJ Rob Swift

Hip-Hop is fluid and lacks a strict structure, so it’s simplistic to define it as a specific style of music or way of life. Whether you’re a DJ, MC, writer, or breaker, we truly connect with Hip-Hop when we accomplish more with less, doing so in the most authentic way possible. That’s all there is to it! #thecityofhiphop #robswift #rasulmowatt #queenslibrary #ralphmcdaniels | DJ Rob Swift

84K views · 2.9K reactions | I just completed inscribing a piece that chronicles the origins of DJ competitions for my students. The genealogy of sanctioned tournaments like the New Music Seminar, DMC, Red Bull 3Style and even my Civil War: Brolic Army Battle for Supremacy will surprise many of you. https://brolicarmydjschool.com/the-history-of-dj-battles/ | DJ Rob Swift | Facebook

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