Explanation for the millenium generation and after: Its not all about the song he performs, its about rhythm, precision, speed and passion. He uses no headfones, means he cant search around for the perfect line he needs. First try need to fit perfect, again and again. No auto sync, autotune or usb storage involved here. Its more Art like its music.
Yeah so? Everything has a level of complexity. I very much love what this kid was doing in 1997, but things change. Your condescending tone very much represents what the new generation hates about the oldheads. You all think this was the realest shit when in fact there is no real shit. Music is art and as such it can be interpreted in whichever way anyone goddamn pleases. Stop trying to make an arguement about how "new music is easy". If he used headphones, so what? Does he get less art points for using them? Should he play blindfolded perhaps? I don't get it, there's so much good music everywhere now and all old school guys do is complain about how the music sucks because of mumble trap.
@@Panzer731You're inconsistent. You're talking about that everything has a level of complexity, which should relate to scratching techniques since you're commenting on the TO's comment. Then you're suddenly writing about new music and that art is art and incomparable. There is still good music around...agreed. But that's not the topic. But scratching techniques haven't improved and by far not gained any higher level of complexity. That's what the TO is talking about. May be you (guess you're a "newhead") should start digging further into music culture and you'd find out, that oldschool was the real shit, and we're far away from having any new school. There aren't any new technique inventions, most use digital technology to do the same stuff that has been done 30 years ago. Only the level of complexity has diminished.
***** Just for you: 1997 : Technics / DMC World Champion (15 years old - youngest ever)[26] 1998 : Technics / DMC World 2nd Runner Up[27] 1999 : ITF World Champion (Advancement category)[27] 1999 : ITF Western Hemisphere Scratching Champion[27] 1999 : Vestax World DJ Extravaganza Champion[27] 2000 : ITF World Champion (Advancement category)[27] 2000 : DMC Team Champion (with DJ Craze)[27]
Okay gonna need some sources on this...I never thought he was the big fuss that people thought he was, his scratching was on point but there were better DJ's that year..still, I'd like to hear how his parents are "connected"
I remember he performed for my university back in 2015 and he was doing this, the old school DJ scratching Everyone was PISSED XD The students were expecting a classic build-up and the beat drop that we've been accustomed to for years now in the EDM scene but A-track wasn't doing that. He was doing his thing and I enjoyed it! Others... *n o t s o m u c h*
"DJs" of today's Era would have zero clue how absolutely insane and technical this is. Also dissing the priors year winner and no headphones, switching 1/3 to 1/4 multiple times. Absolutely a beast
today,hes a EDM producer like the djs of today but the thing that makes him so unique in the DJ world is that he still does the real dj stuff,scratching
Joseph Cabello highly subjective...There’s selection, matching,mixing,scratching, juggling and modulating. personally, I’d say the most important is mixing. Everything else can be walked back to a certain point. Even someone with no ear for rhythms can spot a train wreck right away
@@Borderlands808 VHS is an early iteration of video format before DVD or MP4 file, and even TH-cam, Netflix, PornHub, and any other streaming sites today.
hey I'm not sure whos missing what but I think it's amazing that DJ Qbert was told he couldn't compete at the DMV World Finals anymore so he showed up with the 15 year old Canadian unknown and took the cup took the gold and especially when his set talked so much Direct shit to all the other competitors he did an amazing job his first time out at bat and kept it going ever since!!!
It normally takes me a while to skip and move to the next track on my record player. A-Trak just slams the vinyl down and BOOM, at the right point of the groove. Without headphones on. I'm gonna go out on a limb by saying he's probably practised this at least twice. Maybe three times.
Copped this on vhs back in 97 from G-force record store in Atlantic City. I have to say after all these years. The nobody beats the biz routine is and by far the best. He one the title that year and then came "Craze" who eventually one it 3 times in a row. I miss the older DMC battles.
15years old and nobody made him look like some kind of prodigy that time as these days when internet is making from every kid super talented genius...😅
what the hey-hey?!? gives me chills every time! seen it on vhs in 1999 or 2000 (i believe), seen it 1000+ times since, & still get a thrill with every viewing! this kid was in his early teens, all of 63lbs, & getting cocky towards grown-arse-increasingly jealous/angered dudes in a subculture known for it's elitest environment full of bravado & wannabe macho-men! yeah, homie may have weighed 63lbs, but 40lbs of that was balls. one of the best parts: he's still out there pushing the culture forward! all love.
All of the adult DJ's in the room were probably thinking, "Snotty little shit is stealing my thunder. I worked hard for years and it's being taken away by someone whose balls haven't even dropped yet."
I was there that night and saw him win his first championship! Qbert did a guest set too, if memory serves me correctly, it was a looong time ago but so rad!
Good friends but yeah craze is on another level, along with rafik, kentaro and plenty of others. I'd never say A trak is a legend of the scene but props to him for winning dmc
@Serial Killa wtf lol he wasn't an og pickle I thought he rocked with klever, infamous, craze in the allies. And even thwn being a pickle doesn't make u a legend imo. Mike is good but no where near top tier. Don't wanna sound like I'm hating but if A trak is a legend there are about 50+ in turntablism that's all I'm saying.
JHEEZE !! No headphones 🎧 thats what i noticed straight away raw talent personified right hear 1997 winning set 👌 !! 2019 and could watch A-trak all day being an old skool bboy this is truely fcking mazza outstanding still !! . Blessed yeah I'm out peace . ✌🇬🇧🎚💯
Ultimate Scratch Volume 1, 2 or 3. A side had scratch samples and B sides had beats and breaks. There are way more out there but those are the ones I had with similar beats. Good luck trying to find any of them lol I think there are other ones called, Lethal Weapon for battle DJs
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A lot of people don’t know A traks full story. He was born at 15 years old. And has been ever since. The end. Amen
I want to like your comment, but it has 69 likes. I will abstain.
Aayush Varma I honour you for this worthy commitment to the cause. Amen
@@MotivationManifested Never mind, someone just made it 70. Here's your like!
Aayush Varma nothing I have is truly mine. Yet I appreciate the gesture. Stop in if your ever near the Dagobah system for a tea
Hahahahaaaaaaa
I was 15 in 1997. Scratched my knee once...
And you got a like for that
😂😂😂😂
neat, I was 19 and plowing besh's.
davidca96 stop lion
I was 1
Explanation for the millenium generation and after:
Its not all about the song he performs, its about rhythm, precision, speed and passion. He uses no headfones, means he cant search around for the perfect line he needs. First try need to fit perfect, again and again.
No auto sync, autotune or usb storage involved here. Its more Art like its music.
You use no grammar
Zwedgy Yeah sorry for that.
@@Zwedgy You ain't using no grammar either.
Yeah so? Everything has a level of complexity. I very much love what this kid was doing in 1997, but things change. Your condescending tone very much represents what the new generation hates about the oldheads. You all think this was the realest shit when in fact there is no real shit. Music is art and as such it can be interpreted in whichever way anyone goddamn pleases. Stop trying to make an arguement about how "new music is easy". If he used headphones, so what? Does he get less art points for using them? Should he play blindfolded perhaps? I don't get it, there's so much good music everywhere now and all old school guys do is complain about how the music sucks because of mumble trap.
@@Panzer731You're inconsistent. You're talking about that everything has a level of complexity, which should relate to scratching techniques since you're commenting on the TO's comment. Then you're suddenly writing about new music and that art is art and incomparable.
There is still good music around...agreed. But that's not the topic.
But scratching techniques haven't improved and by far not gained any higher level of complexity. That's what the TO is talking about.
May be you (guess you're a "newhead") should start digging further into music culture and you'd find out, that oldschool was the real shit, and we're far away from having any new school.
There aren't any new technique inventions, most use digital technology to do the same stuff that has been done 30 years ago. Only the level of complexity has diminished.
Old school hip hop n bb era. No monitors, no headphones. Pure raw skill
Pair of old school Stanton 680HP cartridges too
M P no headphones-only talent
Straight tearin that shit up
Most importantly, no Serato cueing shit up and sampling for you
old school hiphop was the no skill era lmao
Only REAL DJs understand how incredible this truly is. Dude fucking killed it.
That's an understatement for sure🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯
i still think doing this kind of play is kinda hard
@@matfosil8581 it's all from scratch... literally. Personally, I think it's best to be familiar with both deck styles, Versatility.
A-Trak was 15 and won. I knew he was talented, but 15. Damn.
did he ever win any other major dj comps after this ?
*****
Just for you: 1997 : Technics / DMC World Champion (15 years old - youngest ever)[26]
1998 : Technics / DMC World 2nd Runner Up[27]
1999 : ITF World Champion (Advancement category)[27]
1999 : ITF Western Hemisphere Scratching Champion[27]
1999 : Vestax World DJ Extravaganza Champion[27]
2000 : ITF World Champion (Advancement category)[27]
2000 : DMC Team Champion (with DJ Craze)[27]
15 years old, christ. I wish I started that young. I didn't touch a record til I was 25.
Christian .H Thanks for the breakdown on Atraks wins at such a young age, it's amazing.
I wonder how he got the money for all of his gear & set up?
Okay gonna need some sources on this...I never thought he was the big fuss that people thought he was, his scratching was on point but there were better DJ's that year..still, I'd like to hear how his parents are "connected"
TH-cam algorithm staying undefeated
oh yess
Yeah, I hope they'll never change it
Yes!
Jajajajjaja
I remember he performed for my university back in 2015 and he was doing this, the old school DJ scratching
Everyone was PISSED XD
The students were expecting a classic build-up and the beat drop that we've been accustomed to for years now in the EDM scene but A-track wasn't doing that. He was doing his thing and I enjoyed it!
Others... *n o t s o m u c h*
Yeah, this is giving me a headache
man that pisses me off that people are more into simpler djs now. the djs today do only like 10% of what they did back then XD
Mindstealer That’s why I don’t dj anymore. What was once a respected artform, is now just a gimmick.
People prefer such a microwaveable substance nowadays, but those who love and appreciate the craft prefer theirs made from Scratch.
This is not for the masses.
Kid cant buy a lighter but can set those records on FIRE!!!
"DJs" of today's Era would have zero clue how absolutely insane and technical this is. Also dissing the priors year winner and no headphones, switching 1/3 to 1/4 multiple times.
Absolutely a beast
I'd say that routine still holds up well, even after 17 years.
Definite
This is a pretty mind blowing set. If you watch the rest of the 1997 competitors, this was light years ahead.
21 years now...
Mc Parks agree true fact undesputedly rocking hip hop trick set whooph
Killing it with no headphones savagely
Technology may have come a long way, but the amount of talent you need to pull this off with this equipment has not. Wow that was pretty incredible.
today,hes a EDM producer like the djs of today but the thing that makes him so unique in the DJ world is that he still does the real dj stuff,scratching
yes !
Duck Sauce is his main project atm I believe. Still has a lot of elements that make A Trak so great.
Awesome
Scratching will never be the thing of DJing. The main thing is song selection.
Joseph Cabello highly subjective...There’s selection, matching,mixing,scratching, juggling and modulating. personally, I’d say the most important is mixing. Everything else can be walked back to a certain point. Even someone with no ear for rhythms can spot a train wreck right away
That juggling is obscene. He’s just so precise. Such passion too. Has anyone seen the Scratch Documentary? I saw it when it released. Good shit
What documentary ?
@@animalpowerca it's called Scratch
th-cam.com/video/A8aMMpoSUSQ/w-d-xo.html
Who’s here is 2019. I remember buying this on vhs
I'm here, haven't watched for years, forgot how good this kid, is was?
damn we are old
I’ve got this still on vhs
Lmao. Me too and could wait to get home to watch it(over and over and over....)
I bought this on VHS :)
BigStickyNugs what’s that?
I did as well 👍
@@Borderlands808 wow
@@Borderlands808 VHS is an early iteration of video format before DVD or MP4 file, and even TH-cam, Netflix, PornHub, and any other streaming sites today.
Same
old but gold
*fool's gold
FFOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLSS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLDD
much much so fogging muc more better as 2000`s Dj`s ;-) because = old scool, laigg dis ;-)
mystery of the note at 0:45 - note from his mom saying he was in trouble for the opening intro with curse words ;)
It was a kabbalistic magick chant. I'm not joking.
No shit lmao
@senwaxdavis yes bruv I love it haha
If my boy could shred like this I'd let the swearing in the records go. This kids got a gift from God.
Max Power lol so true
He is like my ideal fantasy version of myself as a teenager. What a prodigious badass.
Holy shit that is some insane finger precision on the vinyl and sicko coordination with the crossfader. Amazing
I'm 20 and I spend my time sitting on the internet and wasting my life. Fuck.
So what you up to now?
Tell us N4DRO!
Bruh
yoo
N4DRO you still fucking young 26
hey I'm not sure whos missing what but I think it's amazing that DJ Qbert was told he couldn't compete at the DMV World Finals anymore so he showed up with the 15 year old Canadian unknown and took the cup took the gold and especially when his set talked so much Direct shit to all the other competitors he did an amazing job his first time out at bat and kept it going ever since!!!
Qbert was never told he couldnt compete. He just didnt want to anymore
WHEN U REALISE THAT HE CREATED THE "HEADS WILL ROLL" REMIX. REALLY TALLENTED KID
This kid barely ate. But one thing he did love were dem beets.
this dj's scratching is pure art.
no headphones means, he knows his records well. respect this skills.
Still to this day, the best live act I've ever seen, and I predominantly listen to rock music.. just spectacular start to finish when I saw him.
The first 30’s are pure genius! A big middle finger to all the of Dj’s in the room!
When you're too young to buy a lighter you gotta learn other ways of starting a fire 😂
Copycat
@@viedeciel It's not an original joke homie
It normally takes me a while to skip and move to the next track on my record player.
A-Trak just slams the vinyl down and BOOM, at the right point of the groove.
Without headphones on.
I'm gonna go out on a limb by saying he's probably practised this at least twice.
Maybe three times.
That last line actually made me lol 😅
yup. these edm lames think that hes not a rreal dj
Definitely at least 3 times lol
@@hgffize they know how to press the space bar on their daw while this guy's gotta be a pinpoint genius
I met him in 97-98. Very humble guy.
I love how we get to see all this stuff from back in the day that I missed at the time
the start is brilliant and shows how accurate his scratches are
Masterful timing on everything especially the Beat Juggling. Easily one of the best sets the DMC Championships ever witnessed.
When dj's were actually doing something live.
Copped this on vhs back in 97 from G-force record store in Atlantic City. I have to say after all these years. The nobody beats the biz routine is and by far the best. He one the title that year and then came "Craze" who eventually one it 3 times in a row. I miss the older DMC battles.
Seen craze live…blew me away
15years old and nobody made him look like some kind of prodigy that time as these days when internet is making from every kid super talented genius...😅
Love the way he weaves the original song's rhythms into his own scratching and cutting.
Как же он кайфует от своего выступления, вот это-истинный восторг!
Respect. By far the best Dj out there. Soooooo clean
Props to this guy! Doing all this without headphones... awesome!
what the hey-hey?!? gives me chills every time! seen it on vhs in 1999 or 2000 (i believe), seen it 1000+ times since, & still get a thrill with every viewing! this kid was in his early teens, all of 63lbs, & getting cocky towards grown-arse-increasingly jealous/angered dudes in a subculture known for it's elitest environment full of bravado & wannabe macho-men! yeah, homie may have weighed 63lbs, but 40lbs of that was balls. one of the best parts: he's still out there pushing the culture forward! all love.
All of the adult DJ's in the room were probably thinking, "Snotty little shit is stealing my thunder. I worked hard for years and it's being taken away by someone whose balls haven't even dropped yet."
Sam Houston someone's jealous. Chill out.
Chill
Spongebob Narrator: Two months later...
@@mitpoker7319 get a life dude lol I'm sure A-Trak is completely happy with the route he's taken
@@HermiloPerezIII
You're four months late, kid.
Lmao
I saw him go head to head with Albert at "Hang the DJ"
It was honestly magical. Wow that was AMAZING
I'm glad I was there when this was filmed 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥it was insane
I was there that night and saw him win his first championship! Qbert did a guest set too, if memory serves me correctly, it was a looong time ago but so rad!
BRILLIANCE IN HISTORY.
This set is INSANE!!!
Most under-rated video right here....should have bout 20 million views!!! Sick ass kid!!!!
Woow Respect.. thnx for the upload
Fast forward a year and Craze straight strong-arms this 'kid'. 🐐🐐
Good friends but yeah craze is on another level, along with rafik, kentaro and plenty of others.
I'd never say A trak is a legend of the scene but props to him for winning dmc
@Serial Killa wtf lol he wasn't an og pickle I thought he rocked with klever, infamous, craze in the allies. And even thwn being a pickle doesn't make u a legend imo.
Mike is good but no where near top tier.
Don't wanna sound like I'm hating but if A trak is a legend there are about 50+ in turntablism that's all I'm saying.
@@johnfry8286 “Mike is good but nowhere near top tier.” Which Mike are you referring to?
A-Trak looks like 11 form Stranger Things
LOL
or like vasquez from aliens
With talent............................ Lots of ;)
METTI1986LA
Omg, you killed me with that one!
-suprised nobody caught that!
Gregory J. Mansfield his parents lure him out of his room to do homework with waffles
This is a legendary performance 💯
killing it since he was born!!!
BPM Supreme Goodness. Yes.
🔥 talent! I was about his age in '97. Damn I miss these days! ☮️ and ❤️
1:20 first dubstep lick
Fuck off
Best DJ set ever for me. I dont think anything will ever beat this.
One of the best DMC sets...
96 to 97 the DOPEST years ever.
Catching bodies since 97 ... What a killer
15 years old ?? you have got to be fuckin kidding me hahahahaah holy shit man
I remember watching this in 97.a friend of had the vhs tape.this brings back mad memories yo.
The Way REAL Scratchin is.......2 Turntables n a Mixer makin Beats n crazy Scratchez. Respect to Old Skool D.Jayin.
Absolute talent, mad respect
The love of hip hop, the passion, the creativity and the FUCKIN HAND EYE COORDINATION!
That fade action at 4.00 got me so shook I made a squeaky noise.
2019, first time ever saw this, an insane set. Top three of all time.
a-trak was born to be a legend
Brilliant and such a young age.
Love this performance
YT knew i was ready to fall down a nostalgia hole and not get any sleep tonight...
The days before hot cues when ya had to put a sticker on the groove and have quick hands
All you other DJs...such an incredible routine...BOOM
Wow I haven’t seen this since 1997 and I had this on VHS!!! Crazy!!
Now watch it at 1.5x speed.
This kid would'a show the way to 87% of today's DJs still.
He still does
I love what djs speak thru the music
That was so refreshing!!!!
At 1:15 I just about lost it.
Taking two tracks in 4/4 and turning them into 6/8... bonkers
Yea 1:15 to 1:50 is mind blowing
Amazing teknique for a young man.
I still have this vhs. Epic
Still got the VHS tape filled with this magic!
Красавчик!! Чисто на скиле!! Не наушников, не компьютера.
Dude just produced a bunch of beats for killa cam. Skillz
ive been a dj for a long time! my son is a trak age!!!!!
the always had skills!!!!!
JHEEZE !! No headphones 🎧 thats what i noticed straight away raw talent personified right hear 1997 winning set 👌 !! 2019 and could watch A-trak all day being an old skool bboy this is truely fcking mazza outstanding still !! . Blessed yeah I'm out peace . ✌🇬🇧🎚💯
The Real Dj ✊✊✊
Красавчик вообще. Нормально так винил пилит.
И это к 15 годам-то
Переходы оч длинные,на 97 год конечно вышак
Why so many dislikes on this video, this guy is very talented and I'm glad he won the contest.
Big respect to a Dj who handle his records safely.
Skill+Talent
Never knew Sid from Toy Story was world's scratching champion
The beat juggling on Biz Markie's track is 😳... I have no word, still in 2023 !
Watching better yet hearing tape of djs and scratching made me love hiphop and music in gen
3:43 - can someone inform this vinyl?
I am also curious
Ultimate Scratch Volume 1, 2 or 3. A side had scratch samples and B sides had beats and breaks. There are way more out there but those are the ones I had with similar beats. Good luck trying to find any of them lol I think there are other ones called, Lethal Weapon for battle DJs
Tosted marshmello breaks
Juan Ep!!!!!!!
+Jay Bishop They brought you here?
A-Trak has been killing it. Jeeze!
legend. was 15 at his first DMCs
Back when DJ's had to flip and change records. This has aged so well
Damn! He’s a young looking “15”! The kid dominated!
The younger you start the brighter the future you got in the djs world.
Dmc battles were always dope ! 🙌