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The Art of Turntablism and Live DJ Mixing

byVikram AKTravels to events across Bengaluru; Resident at 3 clubsStarts from₹22,000 Per EventView full gallery

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.

A freestyle scratching session. This is pure improvisation, feeling the beat and adding my own rhythm and texture to the track with precise turntable movements.

Even holiday classics get the turntablist treatment. Here's a fun "Jingle Bells" and "Bebot" mashup, perfect for a festive corporate event or Christmas party.

A demonstration of wordplay scratching. This advanced technique uses vocal samples from a record to create new phrases and sentences, adding another layer of performance to my set.

About The Art of Turntablism

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.

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Vikram AK

Travels to events across Bengaluru; Resident at 3 clubsStarts from ₹22,000 Per Event

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.