The Art of Turntablism and Live DJ Mixing
I don't just play tracks, I rebuild them live. From precise scratching to live beat juggling, watch how I turn every song into a custom performance.
Here's a demonstration of beat juggling. This technique involves manipulating two identical records to create a whole new rhythm, showing how a turntablist can be a live percussionist.
A quick freestyle session in the lab. This is where I practice my craft, working on new scratches and techniques to keep my live sets fresh and exciting.
New school versus old skool hip hop. I love blending different eras of music, using turntablism to bridge the gap and create something new from classic and current hits.
Getting into the technical side of things with some scratching. This is a core element of hip hop DJing and a skill I bring to every party, adding a live, dynamic layer to the music.
A little beat juggling with a Billie Eilish track. This shows how I can take a popular commercial song and completely rework it live on the decks, giving the crowd a unique surprise.
A live mashup of "Yeah" by Usher and "Party Up" by DMX. I create these custom blends on the fly to keep the energy high and give the audience a one of a kind musical experience.
Mixing two legends together with a live mashup of Eminem's "The Real Slim Shady" and Doja Cat's "Paint The Town Red". This is how I connect different generations of hip hop fans on the dance floor.
About this collection
People often think a DJ is just a playlist, but I treat the decks like an instrument. Whether I am playing a house party or a club night in Bangalore, I use live scratching and beat juggling to bridge the gap between old-school hip hop legends and today’s commercial hits. It is about taking a song your guests know and re-mixing it in real-time so they hear something brand new, keeping the energy levels high.
More Than Just a Playlist
When you hire a turntablist, you are not paying for someone to press play on a laptop. You are getting a live performer. My set relies on professional Pioneer CDJ gear and a library of tracks that I manipulate on the fly. I specialize in:
- Beat Juggling: Creating new rhythms by looping and manipulating two copies of the same record.
- Live Scratching: Adding a percussive, rhythmic layer to the music that makes the room feel alive.
- Custom Mashups: I blend vocals from one track with the beat of another, creating unique mixes you will not hear anywhere else.
My Approach to Your Event
I bring the same focus to an intimate house party in Indiranagar as I do to a massive club night in Koramangala. My goal is to read the room. If the crowd needs a high-energy transition, I drop a fast-paced mashup. If the vibe is a bit more relaxed, I lean into smooth RnB transitions.
Before every gig, we do a quick consultation. You tell me your 'Must Play' and 'Do Not Play' lists, and I build the set around your specific needs. I handle all the technical connectivity, so all you have to do is focus on the dance floor. If you want a DJ who acts as an MC and keeps the energy locked in for hours, let's talk.
Vikram AK
I am Vikram AK, and for me, hip hop is more than a genre, it is my heartbeat. I am a turntablist, not a button-pusher. When you hire me, you are getting someone who treats the decks like an instrument, hyping your guests and building the vibe from the first beat to the last.
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