Battle Sounds is a documentary
about Hip Hop DJs and the innovative art form they have brought to life. Shot
over a period of three years from 1994-97, it focuses primarily on DJs that participate
in competitive battles.
Battle Sounds covers a lot of ground in
a short amount of time. By taking a refreshingly open look at a generation of
artists, this film brings to light a proud tradition of creative techniques and
strong-minded independence.
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Highlights include: a day in life with Kid Capri; a chess
game on 125th St. with Steve D and Barry B discussing their inventive live "beat
making" technique; a demonstration by Flare of his newly popular “Flare
Scratch”; an interview with Jazzy Jeff as he introduces the Battle Sounds
crew to the many DJs who helped create the Philly Style; a demonstration by Cash
Money showing how he took transforming in a new direction; a discussion with Grandmixer
Dst in which he speaks about his initial dislike of the production of Rock
It; the All-Star weekend in San Francisco where members of the Beat Junkies,
Scratch Piklz and X-Men DJ crews unite together for the first time; conversations
with jazz musician Bob James and DJ Premiere, who express their opinions on sampling;
and a trip to London, England where Roc Raider captures the 1995 World DMC title.
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Director:
John Carluccio
Producer:
Bill Btepheny
Cast:
Kid Capri, Cash Money, Grandmixer Dst, Beat Junkies, Scratch
Piklz,
X-Men, many others
Run Time: 60 minutes
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