DJ Cash Money Backstage At The Roots Picnic
Summary
DJ Cash Money joins The Questlove Show at the Belmont Plateau to discuss his pioneering role in Philadelphia’s turntablism history. They explore the early hip-hop scene, the evolution of scratch techniques like the transformer scratch, and the influence of local legends such as Cosmic Kev and Eastro. Cash Money also shares stories about his early equipment, the creation of the "Pump Me Up" record, and his connection to the Roots and The Neptunes.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Roots Picnic at the Belmont Plateau
Guest Introduction: DJ Cash Money
Early Days: DJing at the Belmont Plateau
Philadelphia Hip-Hop History: Grandmaster Nell
Equipment: Gemini Mixers and Maintenance
Innovation: Origin of the Drag Scratch
Practice: Learning from Grandmaster Flash
The Transformer Scratch: 1984 Debut
Technique: Rhythm and Dance Influences
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Eastro: The Mantronics Connection
Eastro: Live Performances and Graffiti
Archiving: Collecting History and Records
Story: Trouble Funk's 'Pump Me Up' Scratch
Closing Remarks and Credits
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