Dj Skillspinz

Artist Information

Biography

The first Christian Dj to release a turntablist record (world wide) via Rescue Records. Dj Skillspinz has been the tour Dj for groups such as Grits (Gotee Recording Artist), The Ambassador (Crossmovement), and Pastor Joyce Meyers tour (Rage Against Destruction) to name a few. Greatly influenced by Dj Jazzy Jeff, Dj Scratch (EPMD) and Dj Jam Master Jay (Run DMC), Dj Skillspinz has been rocking the turntables since the age of 8.
Soon after receiving Christ at the age of 17, Skillspinz began to emerge in the Holy Hip Hop scene. Back in 1997 at a yearly event called Cru-vention, Dj Skillspinz served as the deejay for legendary groups such as L.P.G. & The Tunnel Rats, Sup the Chemist, and Knowdaverbs just to name a few. He quickly gained the attention of artists such as Grits, Crossmovement and Verbs formally Knowdaverbs and soon after recording his (Verbs) e.p. "Knowdaverbs" and provided the cuts on "I Got It Made." A remake of the Special Ed old school song. He can also be heard on Grits (gotee records) "Dichotomy A" and be seen in the video "Hittin" Curves." (see discography)
With his skills on the tables over shadowing his beat making skills, he produces some of the tightest joints like "Shadow Dance" from Playdoughs album Lonely Superstar to his fully produced record "Reintroduction of the Dj" which garnered a Dove Awards consideration. Not to mention his new installment, The Foundation, distributed world wide via EMI Gospel.
Skillspinz has been nominated for numerous awards, sold thousands of cd's and traveled the world while remaining humble in Christ. He is always touring and in the studio creating progressive music that aims to uplift. "I am not trying to create an alternative to secular music, but a ministry to spread the uncompromised WORD OF GOD". The bible says to go out into the world and preach the gospel. So I'm hittin the streets gettin my grind on, looking fly with my chain I got my shine on- Hustle.
To all those scratchy Skillspinz fans out there, when you come to a Skillspinz show, bring him a box of hot tameles. They are his favorite candy. Peace out-Outty 5000 (remember that? ha ha ha)

Instrumentation

The Holy Spirit, Technics 1200's, Vestax Mixer & Dj Skillspinz

Discography

1.Dj Skillspinz-Reintroduction of the DJ (Rescue Records)

2.Sonic Imperial compilation (Rescue Records)

3.Urban Soldiers vol. 2&3 (Rescue Records)

4.Christology (The Ambassador of the Crossmovement) Crossmovement Records

5.Exodus tour-souls compilation (Rescue Records)

6.Dj Maj "Full Plates" (Gotee Records)

7.Grits "Dichotomy A" (Gotee Records)

8.Josh McDowell Ministries "C-2k Audio Magazine Mixtape"

9.Night Owl (Syntax Records)

10.Knowdaverbs Ep "Sections from da Syllabus" (Gotee Records)

11.Elle Roc "I Die Daily" Lp (Betti Rocket Records)

12.E-Roc (Rockstar) "Audio/Visual" Lp (Rescue Records)

13.Xodus "Animated" Lp (Rescue Records)

14.Play (of Kid n Play) Conversions Lp (Rap Land Records)

15.Playdough Lonely Superstar Lp "Shadow Dance" (Uprok/BEC Records)

16.Dj Skillspinz featured in Grits video "Hittin' Curves" (Gotee Records)

17.Appeared on BET's Teen Summit with Gotee Recording artist Grits

18.Platinum Souls "Unexpected Mixes vol.5"

19.Dj D-Lite "HeatWave Vol.1"

20.Dj Skillspinz-Turntable (d.i.b. ent. llc) 2006

21.Dj Skillspinz-The Foundation (d.i.b. entertainment//holyhiphop/EMI Gospel) 2007

and more......

Audio

• Hey Dj Rock with me
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• What does it Profit? (feat. Pettidee)
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• Scratch of Fury 2
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Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Holy Hip Hop Music Forms Strategic Alliance To Distribute Minister of the Gospel: 'DJ Skillspinz' - Worldwide Via EMI Gospel [+ Show ]
  

  March 15, 2006. Atlanta. Atlanta-based Holy Hip Hop Music announced today that it has entered into... March 15, 2006. Atlanta. Atlanta-based Holy Hip Hop Music announced today that it has entered into a multi-year Strategic Alliance to exclusively distribute, as a part of its Agreement with EMI Gospel, Minister of the Gospel: DJ SkillSpinz.
  
  "DJ SkillSpinz, with over 18 album features under his belt ranging from collaborations with Gotee Records to the Cross Movement and more, is one of the most prominent and respected DeeJays on turntables today. Urban Gospel Alliance 2005 'Mobile DJ of the Year,' DJ SkillSpinz excites crowds and has shared the stage with likes of Gospel Greats' Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond.; and DJ Skillspinz forthcoming album titled: The Foundation will be distributed worldwide by EMI Gospel," said Panchetta Harris, General Manager-Holy Hip Hop Music.
  
  For more information on DJ SkillSpinz, Click Here: DJ SkillSpinz.
  
  EMI Gospel, a division of EMI CMG, is a global leader in the production, marketing and distribution of the best in Gospel music (including but not limited to: Kierra Sheard, Smokie Norful, Bishop Eddie Long, Myron Butler and more).
  
  About EMI CMG: Billboard Magazine's annual Top Christian Music Distributor since 1995, EMI CMG Distribution was founded in 1994 to serve as the main distribution outlet for EMI CMG's owned and distributed labels to the US Christian and general retail marketplace, and the international Christian marketplace. Awards given to EMI CMG Distribution include CBA Supplier of the Year 1998, 1999 & 2002, CBA Customer Service & Distribution Award 1998-2002 and CBA Impact Award 1998 & 1999. EMI CMG Distribution is a division of EMI CMG, which is a unit of EMI Music. EMI Music is the third largest recorded music company in the world operating directly in 50 countries. EMI Music represents more than 1,000 artists spanning all musical tastes and genres.
  
  Holy Hip Hop Music, distributed world-wide by EMI Gospel, committed to consistently adhere to the following three (3) principles: (1) Provide Affordable Music; (2) Provide Music of Sound Production Quality; and (3) Provide Music that is Inspiring and Enlightening to the Heart, grounded in Christian Ministry First, and devoid of obscenities and innuendo harmful to children, youth, adults, the community and interests of mass media, in general. Holy Hip Hop Music, in strategic alliance with EMI Gospel, serves as the exclusive distribution partner for Arrow Records Recording Artist: Canton Jones, Holy South Recording Artist: Mr. Del; SGR Music Recording Artist: Tragegy; Crossover Community Church Recording Artist: Urban D; Carriers of the Cross Ministries Recording Artists: Carriers Of The Cross; This Click Records Recording Artist: K-Drama; and DJ SkillSpinz.

Setlist

Set list ranges from 5 to 30 minutes.
1.crazy scratching
2.hands up (if you're a believer)
3.hustle
4.stomp (the devil out)
5.get up
6.columbus, georgia
7.Turntable tricks (live dj show)
YES, I SAID A LIVE DJ SHOW!!!
note:set list is subject to change

Basic Requirements

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