It’s been a long time since I’ve waded through DMC sets. But when our Ray spoke in glowing terms about DJ Brace‘s online final submission, I broke off from painting walls in the new Worxlab to take a look. And I was not disappointed.
For those not in the know, DJ Brace is one half (the other being current world champion Vekked) of Canada’s Fresherthans. And this particular set is a modern turntablism showcase. Featuring a Vestax Controller One and a custom fretless fader mixer, Brace creates a flowing set that focusses on showcasing musicality across the various technologies. It’s obviously not without the hardcore chin-rubbing flourishes, but this is about creating something different.
Now checking the rules, should Brace win the online battle, he has the choice to compete in the world final. He won’t however be able to use the Controller One or fretless fader, but he does have the option to simply perform his set as a showcase. That’s a few quid in baggage charges right there.
Whatever happens, enjoy Brace’s set — it’s definitely worth six minutes of your time. And maximum respect to previously seen The Abbot for entering a controller based set for the final. And good luck to everyone taking part.
Maybe there is still hope for true skill not against musicality and viceversa. Congrats to Dj Brace for his set and good taste. Hats off!
nailed it …great, love it. Completely not my kind of music but so well done i like it ..
Insane routine! mad rsp
Friggin Brilliant!!!
Just spot on. Take note DJs
Wow! Very tight and innovative. Not seen some of that before.
…..and the bird flies across at the end, bang on cue. :-)
Very seldom I watch a routine from start to finish but that was mint. Enjoyed it a lot
I was thinking hmm, this is a real dj?
Then I thought wait no this is a very talented dj that can scratch. That was so nice.
12 months on from Vekked winning set going viral and here we are again with another turntablist vid going viral, Facebook numbers alone show 1.7 million views the last time I checked, Incredible numbers for a scratchy vid, especially considering we’re only talking a week since it dropped!
But it’s not jus the djs who need to be applauded, DMC received so much flak for loosening up the technology rules from the oh so salty “purists” but here we are x amount years later and DMC online format has rewarded us with numerous boundary pushing sets that have reignited interest for battling worldwide, the only people who denies this fact are looking more and more silly with every desperate salty social media post they make.
The winning and technology embracing online DMC sets of Unkut, Jon1st, Vekked (and you’d think Brace), completely reinvigorated my interest in the battle scene. If DMC never came up with the online format then we’d never of seen these incredible sets or the incredible amount of views these online vids are commanding, as far as I’m concerned online has rescued DMC from a lingering death.
The salty purists can cry and invent reasons for staying stuck in the past all they want, but the longer they ignore the stats infront of them the more intensely silly there gonna look.
So yeah, kudos DMC! All they need now is a better way to select judges with real integrity and zero personal agenda ;)
looks like you got butthurt from reading other peoples opinions, i have a tip for you, don’t take anyone’s opinion too serious else you might end up with a salty taste in your mouth :)