Skratchmatik is the coming together of five of the areas most talented DJs on one stage. The five vinyl throwers include Etcha Skratch, Fatty Lumpkin, Illness, Don Mega, and Mezz. They are often fronted by MC -F.O.R.C.E.
With a diverse background of Turntablism, Hip-Hop, Drum and Bass, Funk, Soul, Dub, and Breaks, Skratchmatik has earned a reputation as the area’s best collection of DJs. They have also made a name on the national front by performing with such big names as KRS-One, GZA of Wu Tang, Peanut Butter Wolf, Saul Williams, 2 Live Crew, D-Styles, DJ Swamp, DJ Muggs and countless others. A Skratchmatik performance often features the beat-makers scratching at the same time to make a song or a background for a guest MC with only the use of vinyl records. Each week they also feature different Performances, DJs, B-Boys, and Graffiti art from all over the country, they also have an Open Mic Freestyle session where anybody gets there chance to prove the rhyme skills they may or may not have.
Skratchmatik videos (c)2008 Mezzlab Multimedia
Skratchmatik in Kent, Ohio
Some of the 2008 shows
