The DV Freestyle Scratch Battle 2014 (win some prizes!)

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The DV Freestyle Scratch Battle 2014 (win some prizes!)

This is an online battle that runs over 4 rounds from September 15th (the deadline for round 1 entries) up until some time in December. Full details on how to enter are here: -

The battle isn’t judged on public votes. The judging panel is made up of Chris Karns, DJ Precision, Ritchie Ruftone, Jon1st, DJ Chile, DJ Muzzell, DJ Happee, Billy Jam, Sparky T, Mr. Viktor and Pete Sasqwax - all amazing DJs in their own right.

We have a bigger prize pot than last year thanks to our awesome sponsors - DJ-Tech, Audio Innovate, Scratch Pro Audio, DJWORX and some of the good folks from DV.

Here’s the full list of prizes: -

[quote]1st place: -

DJ-Tech DIF-1M mixer
DJ-Tech CTRL MIDI controller
innoFADER Pro fader
DJWORX bag stuffed with goodies
DJWORX limited edition 7" picture disc and 7" slipmats
D-Styles Tablecloth slipmats
Dr. Suzuki Vinyl Vault DVS storage case
D-Styles Slip ‘N’ Slide slipsheets
innoFADER t-shirt
Super Scratch Sunday t-shirt
Leighton Harris’s new Black Magic EP battle record customised with the winner’s name
Ritchie Ruftone’s new battle record, Practice Yo Cuts
Symatic & Darcy’s battle record, Cadence With Rhythm & Flow
DV freestyle scratch battle 2014 winner’s certificate

2nd place: -

innoFADER PNP fader
DJWORX limited edition 7" picture disc and 7" slipmats
D-Styles Tablecoth slipmats
D-Styles Slip ‘N’ Slide slipsheets
Super Scratch Sunday t-shirt
Leighton Harris’s new Black Magic EP battle record customised with the DJ’s name
Ritchie Ruftone’s new battle record, Practice Yo Cuts
Symatic & Darcy’s battle record, Cadence With Rhythm & Flow

3rd place: -

Mini innoFADER PNP P fader
DJWORX limited edition 7" picture disc and 7" slipmats
D-Styles Tablecloth slipmats
Super Scratch Sunday t-shirt
Leighton Harris’s new Black Magic EP battle record customised with the DJ’s name
Ritchie Ruftone’s new battle record, Practice Yo Cuts
Symatic & Darcy’s battle record, Cadence With Rhythm & Flow

4th place: -

Ritchie Ruftone’s new battle record, Practice Yo Cuts
Symatic & Darcy’s battle record, Cadence With Rhythm & Flow

5th to 8th places: -

Ritchie Ruftone’s new battle record, Practice Yo Cuts[/quote]
Big thanks to everyone that helped me organise this, and to Silk Kuts for making all of the beats!

Hopefully some of you guys on here will enter! :slight_smile:

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Ah yeah! Its that time again!

Here is some inspiration…

Been watching this, this morning!

See him juggle at 10:00. I have not seen him juggle much at ALL!

Kinda weird…

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^^Yeah man, that video is great!

Here’s the Facebook event page for the battle if any of you want to sign up: -

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Already got some of my crew ready to enter! This is gonna be fun!

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Wicked! Thanks mate!

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8 hours to go!

I’ll come back tonight and post the playlist of round 1 videos up for those that want to check 'em out.

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:thumbsup:

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78 entries this year! Here’s the vids: -

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WICKED!!! Watching em now..

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Round 1 results: -

1 - Chinmachine (49.86)
2 - Chmielix (33.49)
3 - DJ Biox (22.87)
4 - JesusKut (20.52)
5 - Redmist (14.99)
6 - Jimmy Penguin (9.26)
7 - Symatic (9.12)
8 - Dopez (9.03)

And the match-ups for round 2: -

JesusKut Vs. Chinmachine
Dopez Vs. Chmielix
DJ Biox Vs. Redmist
Jimmy Penguin Vs. Symatic

It’s pretty crazy that only 5 DJs out of 78 managed to score over 10 points.

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What is the judging criteria?

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Round 2 videos: -

@Patch, as a rough guide it’s: -

70% technicality/flow
20% originality
10% musicality

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Here’s the winners of round 2: -

Chinmachine
Chmielix
DJ Biox
Jimmy Penguin

And the beat they have to cut over in round 3: -

http://www13.zippyshare.com/v/59055209/file.html

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I recon Chinmachine is gonna take it.

he pretty good innit?

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Yeah, just a bit, haha.

Here’s the videos for round 3: -

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Damn son!

Biox!

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Here’s the videos for the battle for 3rd place: -

And round 1 of the grand final: -

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Biox for SURE!

:slight_smile:

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Chmielix took round 1 by 7 votes to 4. Here’s the videos for round 2 of the final: -

If Chmielix takes this round he’s the champ, but if Biox wins then we’ll go to a third and final deciding round.

Oh, and Chinmachine won the battle for 3rd place.

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Wicked stuff!

My money is on Biox!

He has a real cool style!