Do you think modern technology (Serato, DJ computer programs, etc) has taken away the art from turntableism?
Arabian Prince: No, not at all. It allows more people to DJ but those who put the work in will always rise to the top. I don’t care what tools you give someone they still must have the talent to pull it off. I do believe that in order to be considered a respectable DJ you should at least be able to put your hands on some vinyl—just playing digital tracks with no hand feedback don’t cut it in my book. Cut Chemist: The only way that it has taken away from the “culture” not necessarily the art form is that it made DJing accessible to everyone. To be a DJ before computer programs you had to buy vinyl, which didn’t appeal to the masses. Everyone has a computer so now anyone can be a dj and everyone pretty much is. This phenomenon had an effect on the appreciation for the turntablist. Audiences demanded more club Djing instead of something performed and to watch. Turntablists had to learn how to cope with the growing demand for club DJing and the diminishing demand for turntablism. It doesn’
