2010 A3C: Needle To The Record DJ Competition (Details)

Needle To The Record DJ Competition (N2TR) celebrates the prolific history of turntablism by taking us to its roots: head-to-head competition. This event features talented DJs, exposing audiences to the cutting edge of DJ artistry. There is something to learn and observe for seasoned hip-hop enthusiasts, new hip-hop heads, cultural admirers and imitators.

Needle To The Record kicked off its inaugural competition on July 8, 2006, featuring eight DJs hailing from California, Florida, New Orleans, Tennessee, and Georgia. The battle took place at Club Vinyl, with such sponsors as RANE, Red Bull and Sony Ericsson. DJ SPS, now herald as a USA DMC Supremacy Champion (in 2008), became the first winner of Needle To The Record.

A3C 2010 Details:

Needle To The Record DJ Competition (N2TR) makes its debut at the A3C Hip Hop Festival on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at The Masquerade. The competition starts at 7PM.

Needle To The Record welcomes two of the competition’s judges, DJ Rob Swift (formerly of the X-Men/ X-ecutioners, and presently Ill Insanity) and DJ Scratch (EPMD).

The competition will feature a product demonstration, provided by Native Instruments. Needle To The Record is also sponsored, in part, by urban wear clothing line, Jungle 45.

The competition seeks a total of eight (8) turntablists to participate in this head-to-head battle. To sign-up as a competing DJ, visit this link for the application and initial agreement.

Needle To The Record DJ Competition is being produced by Atlanta event coordinator, Kimberly Stewart.

For additional information about Needle To The Record DJ Competition, DJ participation, and potential sponsorship opportunities, please email warriormamma@gmail.com.