--- title: "Dance Battle DJ for Underground Hip Hop Jams" description: "Hire DJ Puppeteer for intense dance battles and jams. Real, raw beats tailored for street dancers, hip-hop sessions, and competitive breakers in Delhi and India." canonical: https://mytribe.in/deejay_puppeteer/live-dj-performances/for-the-dancers-battle-jam-sessions last_updated: 2025-09-21 --- # Underground DJ Sets for Dance Battles and Jams Tribe Verified · Played for major Red Bull dance events. By [DJ Puppeteer](https://mytribe.in/deejay_puppeteer) · Travels for live performances across India · ₹18K per set (estimate) Part of [Live DJ Performances](https://mytribe.in/deejay_puppeteer/live-dj-performances). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/deejay_puppeteer/live-dj-performances/gallery) I don't just play tracks, I follow the movement. For every battle or jam, I read the floor to push dancers to their limit with the right drops, breaks, and tempos. ## Photos and videos - ![The vibe at an Open Decks night is all about love and unity. A shot of the packed dance floor with everyone lost in the music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87cf9899-2d78-4b4f-a02d-c11c33ad0120) - ![A group photo from the 'Advancement' street dance battle. It's always an honor to be a part of events that push the dance community forward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85b2d1b4-9604-4ff0-93b9-e33d2444657b) - ![Big thanks to Big Dance Centre for believing in us. Posing with the crew after a successful jam. We had a blast working together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b505b463-b16c-4356-8d11-f5bef157bbf9) - ![The crowd with their hands up at a Beats & Banter event. When the beat drops, the energy in the room is everything.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59cf62ad-0eef-4ff5-80b4-8f14e78957e1) - ![A close-up shot of me at the decks during a packed club night. The red lighting and intense focus capture the heat of the moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1314883-5007-4492-9991-0876237ddabc) - ![A candid moment from an Open Decks gig. You can see the joy on my face and the crowd's as we connect through the music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2b710b2-03c1-45a0-b43d-7eedab3ba0de) - ![A wide shot of the dance floor from my perspective. It's an amazing feeling to see everyone moving to the beats I'm playing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e01816db-c40a-4478-a002-8534551a2f36) - ![Reliving the epic vibes from my gig at Open Decks. I'm so grateful for the amazing energy and unforgettable moments on the dance floor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/876c4ad3-fa89-4804-aa58-9d3bc406a8e3) - [Video: When another DJ drops an insane flip of your new single. This was a great moment with my brother Mr. Beatlust during a set.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9aec33d8-7054-4930-8931-a75507dcafd6) - ![Had a crazy experience playing at 'Chalo Bankok' in Ahmedabad. The event was a massive party with good people and great vibrations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/facca504-c3e0-4d89-89c5-11e653ca9929) - ![A close-up of my hands working the mixer in Ahmedabad. It's all in the details when you're crafting a set for a high-energy crowd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20167333-1d56-4e1e-bfc4-6709182ae0c4) - ![A view from behind, showing off my Seven Shores shirt while I play for the crowd in Ahmedabad. Taking a chance since 2018.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08a9e275-9128-4a20-b508-2668ca154bfc) - ![In the zone at the Ahmedabad rooftop party. The sun was setting, and the vibes were just right for a great set.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d8dcf6e-03ee-46f7-8e38-1a6354393c77) - ![Another angle from the decks in Ahmedabad. The graffiti and industrial setup gave the party a raw, underground feel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/491ede16-bf3f-4633-8498-34442fd64d4a) - ![A view from my console at the 'Battle in Town' event. It's a unique perspective, looking out at the crowd and the stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b156b23-b707-47e6-8380-b37afaee53d7) - ![A focused shot of me finger-drumming on the pads during a battle. Every beat has to be precise to match the dancers' energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/219ea595-ea7a-42db-a070-ed22bc0b6bba) - ![A happy moment on stage at 'Battle in Town'. It had been a while since I'd seen a good picture of myself, so I had to share this one.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f9245b0-625f-4194-9246-970f62df7f8e) - ![The official poster for my set at Waack Jam Vol. 10. Ready to set the floor on fire with the hottest beats for the waackers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/180284db-d604-4e1d-abd3-90dadda4be94) - ![The flyer for the Krumpact opening party, where I was spinning for a '7 to Smoke Drunk Edition' battle. It was an unforgettable night.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e3021d0-107b-41a2-b364-e0c53252c442) - ![The official announcement for Krumpact India, where I served as the DJ for the 2 on 2 All Styles battle alongside two amazing emcees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b6872a9-1c6c-47e9-be66-77736525e523) - ![A surprise announcement for my DJ set at the Playoff Ludo Edition in Surat. I was ready to bring the energy like never before.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/004c7ddb-9c62-41ac-ace1-5de5e5d7bb6d) - ![The flyer for a Beats & Banter Open Decks night, where I was featured alongside other fresh talents from the underground scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5051d2a-1d2d-4faf-9c37-8941d65fe405) - ![The poster for Groovy Spot 2023, a massive dance event in New Delhi where I had the pleasure of DJing alongside some of the best in the game.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7074e83b-d2fb-4691-887f-df4573114326) ## About For the Dancers: Battle & Jam Sessions When I'm on the decks for a battle, I'm watching the dancers more than the crowd. I keep my eyes on their footwork and their pace, ready to switch the BPM or drop a heavy break the second they hit that peak energy. My job isn't to play hit songs, it's to push every dancer to land their toughest moves, so having a booth monitor that lets me hear the mix perfectly is the only technical non-negotiable I have. Playing for a dance battle is a completely different craft than a club set. In a club, you want to keep the energy steady and the floor moving for hours. In a battle, you are fighting alongside the dancer. You need to know when to bring in the funk, when to hit them with a heavy hip-hop beat, and when to drop an Amen break to catch them off guard. I treat my sets as a conversation with the floor. I've spent years behind the decks for events like Red Bull Dance Your Style and BC One, so I know exactly what a breaker or a hip-hop dancer needs to hear to go hard. I don't rely on pre-made playlists. I bring my controller, my laptop with my custom edits, and a hunger to find those rare grooves that make a set hit different. ### The Setup for Battles Because I rely on real-time reading of the dancers, I need the technical side to be solid. I always show up 45 minutes early for a soundcheck. If you're booking me, ensure your venue has a proper PA system and, most importantly, booth monitors. If I can't hear exactly what's hitting the speakers, I can't sync with the dancers. We are building this culture from the ground up, so let's make sure the sound quality matches the intensity of the moves. ## About DJ Puppeteer I'm Harsh, and I've spent the last 8 years specifically crafting sound for the underground dance scene. I live for the raw energy of a cipher or a battle, and I know that the right rhythm can push a dancer to pull off a move they didn't even know they had in them. 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