Matman Super Hero DJs “Work Hard” Challenge
Matman Super Hero DJs “Work Hard” Challenge
My entry for the SUPER HERO DJs #heroesworkhard challenge - a 1 min DJ routine with stems of ‘Work Hard’ by Dirty Dens. I used ‘em unedited, just added some cue points and looped a snare, this is what I came up with!
New video! Wilson Pickett ‘Land of 1000 Dances’ [Hot stepper] Routine
Here's a fresh beat juggle using an old funk track who's lyrics no doubt inspired Ini kamoze's massive 90s hit 'Hot Stepper' - I flipped the two songs and ended with a snippet of 'Jigsy King & Tony Curtis 'My Sound A Murder'. Last week I posted this video to instagram with the caption "I'm not planning on entering the Red Bull Thre3style DJ contest this...
New Video! Hip Hop / Funk / Rnb Vinyl 45s Live Set 10.04.18 (highlights)
Some of the best bits of my 45s set from last week's www.opendecknight.co.uk DJ network event: cutting up doubles of Aaliyah's 'Back & Forth', Slave's 'Just a Touch of Love' & Steve Arrington's 'Nobody Can Be You' + mashing up The Pharcyde's 'Ya Mama' w/ Nick Bike & Dj Hedspin's 'Forward and Back' & having a scratch over Freqnik Wdre 's 'Stamp Tramp' using...
Prince Paul x Wax Poetics Interview (edited by Matman)
After several years of video DJing and creating DJ vids I realised I might be able to get a new side-hustle editing video for others - here's my first, a brand new Wax Poetics interview with legendary producer Prince Paul ! (De La Soul, Gravediggaz, Stetsasonic etc.) Shout to the host Alice Price-Styles keeping the conversation flowing nicely, Paul's on great form too, check it...
New Video: DJ Matman Cutting Up Hip Hop & Funk 7″ Vinyl 45s
Ahead of my gig spinning at Dusty Donuts in Hamburg this Saturday, here's a video of me scratching up some classic Hip Hop and funk vinyl 45s, featuring routines from my freshly released '7" Mix Vol.3' - cutting up 45s of 'Funky President', 'Think', 'Rock The Bells', and a bonus juggle with 'Mardi Gras' - check it out! And in case you missed it, check...
New video! A double-time scratch routine from my latest mixtape
Here's a short double time scratch routine as performed halfway through my latest mixtape 'Old To The New Volume 0.5: The Warmup Edition' - fresh remixes of old classics laced with the occasional bit of turntablism. The track you hear is a dope remix of Soho's 'Hot Music' by the very talented and amusingly named Orijanus! Old To The New Vol.0.5 will be available...
Drop It Like It’s Hot – DJ Matman Scratch Routine
A new dj/scratch routine I put together combining the recent Tim Gunther remix of Snoop Dogg's 'Drop It Like It's Hot' with a few choice lines from the original track's acapella. This is one of several routines performed on my latest full length audio mix 'Old To The New' -- 100% modern remixes of classic tracks, encompassing Hip Hop, RnB, Soul, Trap, Twerk, House &...
Mark Ronson Ted Talk: How Sampling Transformed Music
A couple of months back I had the privilege of hanging out at Mark Ronson's studio for an entire day (and most of the night too!), showing him how to use serato video and working on the dj section of his recent TED talk about sampling culture, online now!
Video: Beat Juggling With 7″ Vinyl 45’s ! (Using 2 copies of LL Cool J’s Mama Said Knock You Out)
Look out for '7" Mix Vol.2' dropping in March 2014! Catch me spinning 45s at the Doctor's Orders 45s X 45s night alongside the legendary Bobbito from NYC, Spin Doctor & Mo Fingaz at The Book Club, London on April 4th, check here for more info
DJ Matman – Audio Visual Showcase Set 2013 [Video]
DJ Matman Audio Visual A/V Showcase Set 2013 - For best results watch in HD! I have a short new showcase video out to show off both my dj skills and my new a/v sets, check it out, and please share if you like it! Here's the blurb: Join UK DMC Champion DJ Matman as he takes you on an audio / visual trip the likes of which has not been seen before - using the latest in dj technology to mix, trigger and scratch video clips before your very eyes! Featuring Flava Flav, Outkast, Redman, Candi Staton, Rakim, The Blues Brothers, Michael Jackson in a very shiny suit and more, don't miss this epic three and a half minute...
Vid-E-Yo @ Jazz Cafe This Friday!
I'm back at Jazz Cafe in Camden this Friday to spin another Hip-Hop & RnB A/V set at The Doctor's Orders night 'Vid-E-Yo!' I'm spinning from midnight 'til 1.30am. Get £3 Advance tickets HERE Post your favourite vids to the FB event page wall for a chance to win 5 guestlist spots for you & your peeps.
DJ Matman – MM Mashups Vol. 1 [Free Download]
A few party-friendly mashups I put together for all the djs out there, download 'em for free via the soundcloud link below: You can watch a video below of the most commercial sounding one of the bunch, Robin Thicke Vs. Vanilla Ice - Blurred Ice Baby - ok so this one's kinda corny, but these tracks work too well together to keep it to myself,...
Vid-E-Yo! This Friday at Jazz Cafe, Camden
This Friday catch me spinning an ALL-eras Hip Hop /RnB VIDEO set at the Jazz Cafe in Camden, London! Catch me rocking from 12.30 through til 3am! Here's the blurb: Vid-e-Yo! 10pm-3am 4th Friday of Every MonthLaunch Party - 24th May 2013Then - 28th June // 26th July // 23rd AugustJazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1 7PG £2 Launch Party Discount // £5 on the doorInfo & Tickets: www.thedoctorsorders.comGroup & table bookings email – yo@thedoctorsorders.com Check out the Facebook event page HERE Post your fav video on the wall for your chance to win guestlist for you and 10 mates!£2.40 on selected pints & vodka mixers===================================================Resident VJs mixing new & classic Hip-Hop & R&B videos live on 2 decks and 2...
Recent Happenings
I've been a little quiet on here for the last month or so, I had a lot going on! So here's a little catchup on some of the best bits I neglected to tell you about...A definite highlight of the last month or so was djing two nights in a row at the infamous Jazz Cafe in London - First up was a set supporting one of hip hop's all time greatest MCs, the legendary Big Daddy Kane, pictured with me above! He gave an incredible show as always, and the event presented with me with a rare opportunity to play a load of my favourite 80's & early 90's hip hop tracks, including a best of Juice Crew set....
90’s TV RAPS – Hip Hop, New Jack & RnB Vids All Night! @ Visions Video Bar 02.08.12
Droppin' Science is proud to announce London's first regular A/V Hip Hop party, 90's TV Raps! Join myself & fellow Droppin' Science member Jed 104 (Hip Hop Fiend) on August 2nd as we bring you the best in 90's Hip Hop, R'n'b & New Jack Swing videos - all mixed and cut up LIVE on 2 turntables, a mixer & a laptop! Where better to do this than the appropriately named Visions Video Bar in Dalston?! Their extensive collection of retro tv screens & projections across the entire venue will provide the the perfect visual backdrop while you lot get down on the dancefloor! Expect a truckload of classics & a few forgotten gems along the way! Join our '90's...