(New York City) Hip Hop DJ History will be made on August 30th, 2008!
The World's most legendary and longest running DJ battle, DMC will hold it's 2008 U.S. Finals from 8pm on at The Knitting Factory 74 Leonard St. New York NY 10013. Not only has DJ Slyce, 1997 DMC U.S. Champion, returned to the battle and taken the East Coast title but this national battle will also feature the youngest DJ to ever compete in any DMC battle, 7 year old DJ A-Kidd!
Wait! It gets even crazier... this is the first year ever that a father and son will be in the same battle. That's right DJ J.P. Gunnz, DJ A-Kidd's dad will also be in the DMC U.S. Finals!
DJ Pro Audio and 1200s.com will be on hand to provide the Technics 1200s used for the competition, in addition to technical support. Each 1200 will be all minted out and in TOP condition, ready for battle use! Custom Mogami RCA cables, and M5G tonearms will be outfitted on each turntable for maximum audio signal. Each turntable will also be customized by a local NYC graf artists to represent the USA battles.
DMC went back to the old school and held it's traditional East Coast and West Coast finals as opposed to many regionals. The top four DJs from both battles were invited to compete on Saturday, Aug. 30th. DJs from the East Coast include: Champion: DJ Slyce (NJ), Runner Up: Emm Are (CT), DJ Solo (NJ) and DJ Esquire (NY). The top four DJs from the West Coast include: Champion: Mista-B (CA), Runner Up: DJ A-Kidd (WA), Tek Threat (CA) and DJ J.P. Gunnz (WA).

The 2008 DMC U.S. Champion wins a roundtrip flight plus accommodations to compete on Sept. 26 & 27 in The 2008 DMC World Finals in London, England, courtesy of Ortofon. He will also win the Rane TTM 57SL Mixer, courtesy of Rane.
More info on the line up to be announced but in the meantime pick up your $15 advance tickets now not only to support the scene but also...before they sell out!
DJs enter DMC with the dream of having their name listed alongside DMC champs like DJ Craze (3x World Champ: 1998-2000), ie.MERG (04 & 05 World), A-Trak (97 World), Roc Raida (95 World), Qbert, Mix Master Mike & DJ Apollo (1992 World), DJ Cash Money (88 World), DJ Enferno (2003 USA), DJ Klever (2000 - 2001 USA), P-Trix (99 USA), DJ Slyce (97 USA), DJ Swamp (96 USA), DJ Rectangle (93 USA), DJ Aladdin (89 USA) and many more.
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for more info. Please visit: myspace.com/dmcusa or DMCDJChamps.com
| 2008 DMC East Coast Champion DJ SLYCE  | 1997 DMC USA Champ New Jersey myspace.com/druboogie Photo: Chris Carr | | 2008 DMC West Coast Runner Up DJ A-KIDD  | Seattle, WA ILL-Skratch-O-Phyliakz myspace.com/dj_jp_gunnz *This is the first time in DMC history that a 7 year old will compete in a National battle! | |
2008 DMC East Coast Runner Up EMM ARE  | Hamden CT Sounds of Dynasty (Dynasty Rockers) myspace.com/djemmare | | 2008 DMC West Coast Finalist TEK-THREAT  | San Mateo, CA myspace.com/tekthreat | | 2008 DMC East Coast Finalist DJ SOLO  | Linden NJ myspace.com/infinitesolo Photo: Chris Carr | |
2008 DMC West Coast Finalist J.P. GUNNZ  | Seattle, WA ILL-Skratch-O-Phyliakz myspace.com/dj_jp_gunnz DJ J.P. Gunnz is the father of DJ A-Kidd. This will be the first time in DMC history that a father and son are in a battle together. | | 2008 DMC East Coast Finalist DJ ESQUIRE  | Brooklyn NY myspace.com/bklynesquire Photo: Res One | | 2008 DMC USA | Aug. 30, 2008 8pm - ? $15 adv: ticketweb.com $20 at the door. All Ages. 21+ to indulge. Knitting Factory NYC 74 Leonard St. (betw. Broadway & Church) New York NY 10013 knittingfactory.com Trains 1 to Franklin St. A, C, E, N or R to Canal St. No video or audio recording devices. Tight guest list (please support and purchase a ticket). | |