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atch Bastid Born and raised in Bedford, Nova Scotia Skratch Bastid was introduced to music at a young age that has influenced him to this day. His dad is an amateur DJ and would often practice at home
Are you currently touring? I’m always touring! The name of my tour is called ‘My Career’, and its been going on for 16 years! As a one man ‘group’, I can be on tour all the time and apply myself wherever I may be needed as long as I’m available.
Do you always tour alone or are you ever with other musicians or DJs? Yes, I’m mostly touring solo
mother is Trinidadian and
but I’ve done tours with different DJs and artists from Jazzy Jeff to Buck 65 to Grandtheft, but typically I am booked to play groups of shows on a solo schedule.
family gatherings always
What was your first DJing job?
involved dancing and music.
My first job was when I DJd at my high school at a night called Root Beer Fest. It was like a open mic/pub night in the cafeteria.
and play music at parties with friends and family. His
Coming into junior high he joined the school band where he learned to play the Euphonium (a small tuba) under bandleader Gary Adams. This formal bit of training was all Skratch Bastid needed to know he had a strong connection with music, “although I played basketball in high school I really integrated with the local hip hop scene with Buck 65 and Sixtoo. I started to make some strong hip hop ties,” says Skratch.
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What advice would you give to beginners who are just starting out? Practice, practice, practice. Share. Have fun and be a part of the party.
Who are your favourite DJs? Jazzy Jeff, Cosmo Baker, Kid Koala, David Rodigan. There are so many!
What has been your favourite tour? I am the global ambassador for the Red Bull Thre3Style DJ Competition, and this past November Toronto hosted the 4th annual World Finals. It was one week of pure inspiration: from legends in the game, to up and coming DJs from around the world. It’s a great event to be a part of, year in, year out.
If you weren’t DJing what do you think you would be doing?
Who were your early influences? Buck 65, Mix Master
Teaching something.
Mike, DJ Q-Bert and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
What is your most memorable moment during your career? It
What are currently your main challenges as a DJ? I think any
would be very hard to pick one single moment. I am doing what I love for a living and when you do that, the inspirational moments just keep rolling in. I am proud to be peers with the people who inspired me to become a DJ and I would say that trumps everything.
healthy career has challenges but you just need to overcome them. My challenge is educating people on the art and craft of proper DJing in a field with many cheaper solutions. It’s important that people understand the value of a DJ.
What do you usually start with when preparing for a set? I think of my crowd and I envision what the crowd will be like and based on my experiences. I might start with what worked previously and make my set based on what I used then combined with music that has come up since then or new ideas that I’ve developed.
How do you handle mistakes during a set? Keep it moving.
What is the best part about being a DJ? I would say sharing
Name Paul Murphy DJ Name Skratch Bastid Birthday September 2nd Celebrity Crush Sade Favorite Food Sushi Favorite Beverage A good beer Favorite Athlete Steve Nash
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music that has made me a better person and helping people enjoy life.
Skratch Bastid is the Global Ambassador and judge for the Red Bull Freestyle Competition while playing 100 plus shows a year and promoting his very own series of barbeques. The question remains – will these shows hit the road and arrive in Halifax this year? Keep your nose to the air!
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CANCER This is a good day for work and travel, with a lot of excitement and change of rhythm. You are in the mood to surprise people.
GEMINI The focus is on relationships and travel to meet friends or lovers. Rules are important, but you may want to break them.
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This is an exciting if rather edgy day, when there is a lot of enthusiasm about the future. Unpredictable journeys are on the agenda.
You may need to draw on your inner resources to deal with the conversation today, as some people can be inordinately provocative.
SIN
TAURUS
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You are full of enthusiasm for the evening, but others tend to stress around and worry about money. Be prepared for a friend in deep trouble.
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LEO This is a month of action and surprises, and if you are working there may be major restructuring to contemplate. An evening to go out and have fun.
JANE
CAPRICORN You sense the year ahead will be a new start for you, but you are prepared. A troublesome individual may create a sceneâ&#x20AC;Ś assert control.
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KATHERINE
AQUARIUS This could be a quiet New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve, not least because those you are close to need time to make big changes. There is a lot of mutual support.
VIRGO This is a good day for an exciting family shopping expedition. If you have kids, there is an atmosphere of excitement. Rules are made to be broken.
NICOLE
PISCES There are intense goings-on socially and there is a feeling that anything can happen. Let other people indulge themselves with conspiracy theories.
LIBRA Will the new year bring a major change in the home environment? Partners may think so but perhaps you want things to be like they have always been.
STEVE
ARIES You are beginning to look forward to what the new year will bring, and independence is crucial. This could mean some restructuring.
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AGE 23 ZODIAC SIGN Leo OCCUPATION Full time student at Acadia University. I am finishing up my undergrad this year in Kinesiology and Nutrition. I am also a certified personal trainer. LIKES Working out, hockey, progressive-house/ trance music, motorcycles, girls who squat, protein, hot weather, tattoos, Calvin Klein, whiskey, my family, snowboarding, v-necks, shoes, seafood, barber shops.
DISLIKES Negativity, bad drivers, smoking, cheap haircuts, messiness, country music, power ties, laziness, snow, bad breath, McDonalds. HOBBIES Working out, personal training, snowboarding. CELEB DATE Mila Kunis ON AN IDEAL DATE I have a pretty simple philosophy when it comes to dating. Dinner and a movie is a terrible first date, save that for later. If it’s hot, go for ice cream. If it’s cold, grab a coffee. Let her talk. Make her laugh. Don’t be something you’re not. But yeah, casual is ideal.
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HIDDEN TALENT Give me a couple hours and your house will be spotless. I am a genuine OCD clean freak. Professionalism starts in your bedroom kidsmake your bed. GUILTY PLEASURES Belgium chocolates.
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AGE 29 ZODIAC SIGN Leo OCCUPATION Nurse/Hair stylist LIKES Watching football and hockey, gym, shopping, travelling, movies DISLIKES Negativity and people with no ambition HOBBIES Cooking, weight lifting/ training, photography LOTTERY Spend lots on family and friends, give to those less fortunate ,and start up my own clothing line.
ON AN IDEAL DATE Going to or watching a sporting event. SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU I love country music, camping, four wheeling, and being outdoors. DREAM JOB Fashion Designer GUILTY PLEASURES wine and cheese CELEB DATE Channing Tatum, Chris Hemsworth watch Thor and you will know why WHAT YOU LOOK SEXIEST IN? Short dress or skirt to show off my legs
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION Work hard, beat any goals for myself and follow my passion in fitness. WHO I LOOK UP TO Kelly ripa and Jennifer Aniston, both fashionable, funny, fit, down to earth women who love helping others. WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT NOVA SCOTIA I love the people here, you really appreciate the east coast when you visit other populated city’s in Canada. FAVORITE CLOTHING LINE Nasty Gal and Aritzia
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