(Atlanta, GA - September 29) Needle To The Record DJ Competition (N2TR), presented by Traktor, makes its debut at the A3C Hip Hop Festival (http://www.a3cfestival.com) on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at The Masquerade (in the "Unique Squared Pro Audio Showcase Room"). The competition starts at 8PM.
Needle To The Record welcomes the competition’s judges, DJ Shiftee (2009 DMC World DJ Finals Champion); DJ Scratch (EPMD) and DJ Rob Swift (formerly of the X-Men/ X-ecutioners, and presently Ill Insanity).
The event will feature a performance by DJ Shiftee, powered by Traktor; and an exhibition and tribute to Roc Raida by DJ Rob Swift. Needle To The Record is also sponsored in part by urban wear clothing line, Jungle 45, and TheNewContent.
Prizes include the Traktor Scratch Pro System, with Kontrol X1 controller; 8 Traktor Vinyls, provided by Unique Squared; apparel from Jungle 45, an artist spotlight on TheNewContent.com, a DJ spot during the 2011 A3C Hip Hop Festival, and more.
Cha Cha Jones and Greesy will host Needle To The Record, along with DJ Ghost of the 5 Star Generals as the event's resident DJ.
The competition includes eight (8) turntablists participating in this head-to-head, vinyl-only battle. Only a couple of competing spaces are available. Visit: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGNxd29IZFVyNW5iTXFuMEprWUk4MHc6MQ for the application and initial agreement.
Needle To The Record DJ Competition is being produced by Atlanta event coordinator, Kimberly Stewart. “I’m truly excited and honored to coordinate the first DJ battle for the A3C Hip Hop Festival. From the initial battle I produced in 2006, I’m looking forward to taking Needle To The Record to its next level, and A3C allows an amazing platform to do just that.”
For additional information about Needle To The Record DJ Competition, DJ participation, and potential sponsorship opportunities, please email warriormamma@gmail.com. For details regarding the A3C Hip Hop Festival, visit www.a3cfestival.com
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ABOUT NEEDLE TO THE RECORD DJ COMPETITION –
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.
ABOUT A3C HIP HOP FESTIVAL –
Now in its 6th year, the A3C Hip Hop Festival is a 2 day, 3 night event held annually in Atlanta, GA featuring live performances from some of Hip Hop’s elite artists.
The live performance schedule is enhanced by day and nightly events showcasing some of the most exciting break-dance, graphic art, fashion, film, equipment demonstrations and panels relating to hip hop culture.
The 2010 A3C will be held October 7-9. Since 2005, the event has featured over 200 of the most powerful artists in hip hop including B.o.B, Black Sheep, The Clipse, DJ Premier, The Juice Crew, Killer Mike, Little Brother, Rakim, Souls of Mischief and Wale.
