DJ Twist set to bring back some of that old school flavour at DMCs Perth
DJ Twist competing in the 2017 DMC Perth heat
As a partner with the WA DMC DJ Championships, Rappfox is excited to bring to you the 2018 Perth heat following a successful 2017.
In the lead up to this Sunday's event, we spoke to DJ Twist about his love for turntablism and DJing and what he's got in store for us with his set in this year's competition.
DJ Twist, for people who aren’t familiar with you, tell us a bit about yourself. How did you get into DJing?
I got into DJing when one of my best friend's older brother had a pair of belt drive turntables on his couch. We were cutting up some random Michael Jackson tracks but I thought that's pretty cool and the rest has been fun and creative since.
What do you love about turntablism and DJing with vinyl?
What I love about turntablism is an individual's ability to interpret music and sound and recreate something different... it provides a creative outlet for me. I love conceptualizing routines if only in my head at first... some people draw, sing, dance... this is me!
How have the practice sessions been going? What do they entail?
Practise has been good... not as frequent or as consistently as a perfect world might provide but its been good... I usually go to my DJ room with a rough sketch (in my head) or an idea that I can use and see where the music takes me.
Now that I'm a Dad, my son (2) is often there pushing stop and touching things which has helped my beat juggling cause him interfering makes me work harder to maintain rhythm... thank you son! <3
In the lead up to this Sunday's event, we spoke to DJ Twist about his love for turntablism and DJing and what he's got in store for us with his set in this year's competition.
DJ Twist, for people who aren’t familiar with you, tell us a bit about yourself. How did you get into DJing?
I got into DJing when one of my best friend's older brother had a pair of belt drive turntables on his couch. We were cutting up some random Michael Jackson tracks but I thought that's pretty cool and the rest has been fun and creative since.
What do you love about turntablism and DJing with vinyl?
What I love about turntablism is an individual's ability to interpret music and sound and recreate something different... it provides a creative outlet for me. I love conceptualizing routines if only in my head at first... some people draw, sing, dance... this is me!
How have the practice sessions been going? What do they entail?
Practise has been good... not as frequent or as consistently as a perfect world might provide but its been good... I usually go to my DJ room with a rough sketch (in my head) or an idea that I can use and see where the music takes me.
Now that I'm a Dad, my son (2) is often there pushing stop and touching things which has helped my beat juggling cause him interfering makes me work harder to maintain rhythm... thank you son! <3
DJ Twist competing in 2017 DMCs Perth heat
How do you think you’ve improved/skilled up from last year?I don't know how much I have improved to be honest... it's hard when you deal with your skill set on a day to day... hopefully other competitors and the crowd will see on Sunday what my year has been like and see growth.
What can we expect from your set?
My set is a reflection of my age haha. It's definitely more old school in terms of music I have used... I have tried to create a set that makes sense and has a certain level of flow to it... I like it and hope others can appreciate the time I have spent thinking about it.
And finally, it’s just been announced that 3x DMC Champ Midsole is back for this year’s heat, how do you think that will affect the competition?
My feelings about Midsole's return are likely similar to NBA players in the mid 90's who thought that [Michael Jordan] had retired and came back and ruined their chance to be champions... Thanks Midsole! Nah I'm so stoked to be honest... I honestly love this stuff and know that this is amazing for the scene... can't wait to see his set!
Thanks for your time DJ Twist, and all the best for your set in the WA competition on Sunday!
Thanks Kylie. Can't wait for Sunday it's gonna be a good night... Have fun in London and enjoy the [DMC] World Finals. Peace fam!
For more information on the 2018 WA DMC Championship, check out the Facebook event page here.
What can we expect from your set?
My set is a reflection of my age haha. It's definitely more old school in terms of music I have used... I have tried to create a set that makes sense and has a certain level of flow to it... I like it and hope others can appreciate the time I have spent thinking about it.
And finally, it’s just been announced that 3x DMC Champ Midsole is back for this year’s heat, how do you think that will affect the competition?
My feelings about Midsole's return are likely similar to NBA players in the mid 90's who thought that [Michael Jordan] had retired and came back and ruined their chance to be champions... Thanks Midsole! Nah I'm so stoked to be honest... I honestly love this stuff and know that this is amazing for the scene... can't wait to see his set!
Thanks for your time DJ Twist, and all the best for your set in the WA competition on Sunday!
Thanks Kylie. Can't wait for Sunday it's gonna be a good night... Have fun in London and enjoy the [DMC] World Finals. Peace fam!
For more information on the 2018 WA DMC Championship, check out the Facebook event page here.