While rappers may be the most visible musical exponents of hip-hop culture, it’s the DJs (or “turntablists,” as some prefer to be called) who generate the funky beats and cut-and-paste musical structures that have made hip-hop the dominant musical phenomena of the past 20 years. Scratch is a documentary that examines the role of the DJ in hip-hop music, from the pioneering work of old school hip-hop artists like Afrika Bambaata and Jazzy Jay to contemporary masters like noted trip-hop musician DJ Shadow and award-winning turntablist group Invisibl Skratch Piklz. The film also explores how DJs turned the turntable into a musical instrument, the increasingly elaborate techniques involved in “scratching” (manipulating vinyl discs, turntables, and tone arms to produce different sonic effects), and how different turntablists dig up the rare and elusive LPs from which they draw the samples that they craft into new songs. Scratch was directed by Doug Pray, who previously examined a different musical phenomenon — the Seattle rock scene that spawned the grunge explosion — in his film Hype!., The birth of hip-hop and the rise of the turntablist movement are examined in this documentary featuring DJ Q-bert, DJ Shadow, Mix Master Mike and Cut Chemist. Directed by Doug Pray.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Scratch ” ?
A: The main cast includes Afrika Bambaataa,DJ Shadow,Jazzy Jay,Qbert,Steve Dee,Doug Pray,Snayk Eyez,Red Alert,DJ Shadow,Robert Bennett,MixMaster Mike,Steinski,Klever,Afra,Grand Mixer DXT,DJ Swamp,Grandwizzard Theodore,Numark,Boogaloo Sam,Naut Humon,Lucas MacFadden,Christine Z. Pabon,David Bartlett,Mysterio,SugaPop,Z-Trip,Fabel,Mark Herlihy,Almighty Kaygee,DJ Krush,Heidi Rataj Addison,John Carluccio,Albert Hughes,Billy Jam,Joan Zapata,Allen Hughes,Afrika Bambaataa,Kevie Kev,Feedback,Dave Paul,Dot A Rock,D.O.A.,DJ Relm,Jay Slim,DJ Premier,Christie Z. Pabon,Doze Green,Mr. Wiggles,DJ Streak.
Q: When Did the “Scratch” Released?
A: The Movie “Scratch” originally aired on 2002-02-15 and released in the year of 2001.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Scratch” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Scratch” ?
A: “Scratch” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
