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Turntablism is a subgenre of hip hop. One who engages in turntablism is a turntablist, a term created in 1994 by DJ Supreme, from New Rochelle, NY, to describe the difference between a DJ who just lets records play, and one who actually manipulates the sounds of a record.
Turntablists are DJs who use vinyl disc records, and turntable techniques like scratching or beat juggling in the composition of original musical works. Turntablism is generally focused more on turntable technique and less on mixing, rapping or vocal delivery. Some turntablists seek to have themselves recognized as a legitimate musician capable of interacting and improvising with other performers.
Breakbeat/Breaks Sub-Genres:
Big Beat
Brokenbeat
Cut & Paste
Electro
Florida breaks
Grime
Miami bass
Nu skool Breaks
Progressive breaks
Turntablism
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