Turntablism
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...
Brian Eno Develops Limited Batch of Mesmerizing, Color-Changing Turntables
Brian Eno is an ambient artist in every sense of the word, from his role in first coining the term “ambient music” to creating ethereal lighting installations, which yield an infinite combination of kaleidoscopic perspectives. His latest venture could be seen as a convergence of these realms of expertise. Collaborating with London’s Paul Stolper Gallery, Eno has developed a limited run of psychedelic, color-changing turntables. The turntable cycles through an array of gentle hues and has lighting mechanisms included in both the base and platter of the unit, leading to a free flow of unique LED color combinations. “The light from it was tangible as if caught in a cloud of vapor,” Eno explained upon first seeing the finished product. “We sat...
Technics Announces New SL-1200MK7-S Turntable Model
In 2019, esteemed turntable brand Technics released its SL-1200MK7 model direct drive turntable. It quickly became the most sought after turntable for DJs and turntablists the world over, solidifying Technics’ status as the industry standard choice for top quality gear. And now, the SL-1200MK7 comes in silver. Technics unveiled the SL-1200MK7-S this week, boasting a sleek silver finish on the already beautiful direct drive turntable. Technics’ new SL-1200MK7-S model. Technics The reveal came after inquiries from professional DJs and industry figures seeking to add even more flair to their equipment. With the SL-1200MK7-S, Technic builds on the decades old legacy of the SL-1200 series dating back to the original model in 1972, and even further cements it...
