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A blog about my DJ Mixes, DJ'ing, and Music Culture of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s! Hello, my name is James Kippax, and I own this site. I created DJKippax.com back in 2006, primarily as a way to showcase my DJ mixes and scratching skills. This site allows me to share my mixes, thoughts, and ideas.
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8h ago
One of the best scratch DJs in British dance music history is DJ Hype. If there’s one DJ who brought turntable trickery to the early dance music scene, it was him. Not only is he a former UK DMC champion, he’s also a great music producer. However, most people remember DJ Hype for his belting ... Read more
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7M ago
Recently i conducted an video interview with fellow Burnley DJ and turntablist DJ Woody (2x world scratch champion). Below are the videos and a transcript. If you enjoy these videos please subscribe to my channel as I’m thinking of doing more of them. And feel free to leave your feedback either here or on Youtube. ...
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9M ago
I’m putting on a gig at the Electric Circus venue in Burnley on the 4th of November 2023. Doors open 7pm till 1pm. I’ve booked world champion turntablist DJ Woody to play at the event too. So if you fancy a night of great music, top turntable trickery, at a club with a relaxed atmosphere ...
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11M ago
Anyone DJ’ing back in the day will often notice the word ‘Porky’ etched into the innermost rings on many pieces of vinyl. I often thought this was a joke, but only when browsing Discogs years ago did I become aware of who this pseudonym was referring to. This moniker belonged to George Peckham, a legendary British ...
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1y ago
Well, what a night. This Weekend I was lucky enough to attend the sold-out Hippos Remixed @ Victoria Baths Manchester on 20th May 2023. And all I can say it was f’cking great gig it was. On the decks, all night was the excellent Jay Wearden (one of the resident DJs at the long-gone Middleton ...
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1y ago
Well I thought I might start reviewing some of the gigs I’ve been going to. And first up is Dreaming of Bedlam @ Biggins Farm 29th April 2023. A few of my friends and I had an absolutely top night at this outdoor rave located in Biggins Farm nearby Accrington. The event itself was a ...
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1y ago
I’m back making music again. Stop the press! Thought I’d just post a little picture of my latest bit of kit – a Novation Launchkey 61. I’ve been on a bit of a gear buying mission this year, first it was my new Rane scratch mixer (the Seventy Two). Also I’ve upgraded my copy of ...
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1y ago
Electronic music in the UK changed massively between the years of 1987-1992. And even by 1991 dance music was sounding tougher, faster, and more polished. New music technology was allowing producers to make weirder, louder, and more professional sounding tracks. At the same the clubbing and rave scene was going through a metamorphosis. Ministry of ...
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1y ago
Whist researching one my previous articles I came across this excellent documentary about techno legend Jade4U and CJ Bolland. Who is Jade4U? Her Discogs blurb explains her achievements well: Jade4U is a pseudonym of Belgian singer, musician, author & producer Nikkie Van Lierop (born in Germany, March 7, 1963). Other artists whom record with Nikkie ...
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1y ago
Well, I finally bought a new DJ mixer. And I’ve finally upgraded to a better model. For the last 15+ years I’ve used a Rane TTM56 with a pair of Vestax PDX2000MkII, Kaoss Pad 2, Traktor Scratch Pro, and a Midi Controller. Honestly, this setup has served me well that’s why I’ve been so reluctant ...
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