I thought we should start at the beginning, so for experienced turntablists, and those just starting out, let’s take a trip back and see where scratching came from:
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People always ask what the break is that Mix Master Mike is scratching over. It’s from Heavy Petting Breaks by Dirtstyle:
http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR104101
Video here:
However the ORIGINAL break is by Hijack and is called “Airwave Hijack”
Keep Scratching!
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