DMC World DJ Championship
DJ Perly Makes History As First Woman to Win Two DMC U.S. DJ Championships
Oh, how the turn tables for DJ Perly. The Bronx-born turntable virtuoso has won her second DMC U.S. DJ Championship title, making her the first woman to ever do so. Perly, who has been spinning since the age of 12, won her first championship in 2017—when the contest was held in-person—before winning again in August. With a true passion for the art of turntablism, Perly has dedicated her life to perfecting her craft and honing her talents. “It’s an honor and I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent the U.S. in the finals again,” the dexterous DJ told HipHopDX. “Prepping for any battle is tough, no lie. It’s all about hard work and determination. I always knew that deep down inside I had it in me to do, I just needed to dive deeper...
This Badass 9-Year-Old Girl is Competing in the DMC World DJ Championships
Although DJs nowadays start quite young, no one beats nine-year-old DJ Michelle, who recently entered the DMC World DJ Championships. DJ Michelle, who is from Dubai, is the youngest contestant to ever compete in the event. That title was previously held by Japan’s DJ Rena, who was 12 at the time of her participation. The DMC World DJ Championships started in 1985 and the competition—usually a worldwide event held in select locations—evaluates DJs’ scratching and mixing abilities. As COVID-19 continues to bring about restrictions on live events, this year’s contest will mark the second year that it’s held virtually. The schedule for the 2021 DMC World DJ Championships. Disco Mix Club Check out DJ Michelle, who describes herself as “the youngest g...
DMC World DJ Championship Finals Announced for Later This Month
The world’s most skilled turntablists are currently battling it out for top honors at the DMC World Championships. The longtime Technics-sponsored event is going virtual for its 35th edition, which is currently seeing sixteen finalists compete for a coveted spot among the chosen final ten DJs. The competition’s two previous world champions will both be automatically eligible for the final round of competition. DJ Skillz of France is a back-to-back champion of the DMC World Final, and a whopping six-time DMC France champion. Meanwhile, Japan’s DJ Matsunaga claimed the crown at the 2019 DMC Battle For World Supremacy event. The remaining contending DJs have released their sets as they vie to make it through the world eliminations round for a s...
