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LECTURES

DJ Johnny Juice has 3 lectures. They can be accompanied by a DJ performance or can be delivered in an academic setting. The Lectures can be modified to fit your format.  BOOK NOW!

The Tao of Hip-Hop: Keeping It (ethe)REAL

 

Hip-Hop. What is it? Can we define it? Do we live it? Is it dead? Has it evolved?  Is it even a culture? Is it a philosophy?  This lecture from former Public Enemy member, Emmy and NAACP Image nominated composer, producer, turntabist, Hall of Fame inductee and critical thinker aims to enlighten the listener by examining the dynamic of Hip-Hop as tool for self expression and explains his Dispersive Prism Theory of Hip-Hop.

 

Starting from Scratch: The History of Turntablism

 

DJ Johnny Juice takes you through the history of the Hip-Hop DJ like never before.  This comprehensive lecture not only describes the events and names that have contributed to the dynamic artform of Turntablism, but also displays the actual scratches and techniques that were developed along the way in a dynamic performance.

 

Run It! - The Art of Hip Hop Production

DJ Johnny Juice describes the major styles of Hip-Hop production in this thorough and engaging lecture. Juice explains the impact of turntables and samplers on early Hip Hop and shows how Hip-Hop became a world-wide phenomenon using the art of recycling. This lecture contains a performance aspect and can also feature the talents of Grammy Winning drummer Swiss Chris (former John Legend musical director.)

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