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Culture of Scratch works to keep DJ culture alive and thriving in the Mile High City

By Rachel Romero
Feb 18, 2011

Denver has made quite the name for itself as one of the holy lands for American turntablism. After all, almost half of the national DMC competitors were from Colorado this year. While none of the locals placed in the competition this time around, scratch culture continues to thrive in the...
DJ Lazy Eyez joins The Solution

By Rachel Romero
Dec 10, 2010

The Solution, DJ Low Key and Sounds Supreme's hip-hop centric weekly, one of the most unique parties in the city is about to undergo another change. The Solution is no stranger to the concept of change, as evidence by its ability to continue to thrive despite multiple venue changes (from...
Strange Powers on Armageddon and what he's been up to since returning to the Mile High City

By Rachel Romero
Dec 7, 2010

Known to early local hip-hop heads as Shag One and, more recently, Strange Powers, Josh Powers doesn't fit into the mold of a typical hip-hop cat. He embraces his individuality and honors his own unique global view of music and ideology through his creative endeavors -- from more traditional hip-hop...
DJ Bedz on his mixtapes, donating the proceeds to Safehouse Denver and Melo

By Rachel Romero
Nov 16, 2010

According to Safehouse Denver, three women are killed each day by an intimate partner in America. DJ Bedz, of Radio Bums and Denver Nuggets official DJ fame, is doing his part to help reduce the effects of domestic violence against women and their families by donating the proceeds of his...
Meet Nathan Reid, studio wiz extraordinaire

By Rachel Romero
Nov 2, 2010

Many people in Denver may not know Nathan Reid by name. Just the same, over the course of his career, which spans three decades, he's had the chance to work with a host of prominent acts, from Ghostface to Damien and Stephen Marley. Currently operating out of Mercury Sauce, his...

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