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Turntablism history, technique breakdowns, gear guides, and spotlights on the Brolic Army community.
The Origins of the Broken Swing pattern, also known as the “Broken Chase.”
Information spreads fast these days, and as DJ instructors, whether you teach scratching, beat juggling, or other DJ techniques, forgetting to mention where these skills come from can mean their…
The Flavor Summit: An In-Depth Discussion with DJ Rob Swift
Today, Hip-Hop is caught between two opposing movements. One is the original movement recognized by day-one Hip-Hop heads, originating in the marginalized Bronx community in NYC. This community of…
Top 10 Most Impactful TV Moments in DJ Culture
You can debate the positive effects social media has had on the spread of Turntablism and the broader culture of DJing within Hip-Hop, but before Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, TV was the…
Hitman Howie Tee: In Memoriam
It’s no secret that the skill, technique, and creativity from the likes of Grandmixer D.St., Whiz Kid, Mix Master Ice, Jazzy Jay, Jam Master Jay, The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff, and Cash Money runs deep…
Preparing for the 2025 Civil War: Brolic Army Battle for Supremacy
The Civil War: Battle for Supremacy is the largest tournament at our school. It’s an opportunity for students to present and showcase how hard they’ve worked in all phases of DJing…
ROAD PODCAST episode 348: Rob Swift (part 1)
I’m excited to share that I am the featured guest on this week’s episode of the Road Podcast. Hosted by DJ Crooked and co-host DJ GoldFinger, I discussed with them the inspiration behind…
Brolic Army DJ School Celebrates Women’s History Month
Do You Know These 5 Trailblazing Female DJs? While DJ enthusiasts often highlight the male pioneers of the craft, it’s essential to shine a spotlight on the incredible women who have broken down…
AI: The Promise vs. The Reality
The current DJing landscape is polluted by grifting, with many operating with impunity. The increasing reliance on AI for basic DJ tasks is eroding the cultural integrity of this art form. While…
Imagine They Delete TikTok and Boom! You’re Not A DJ
TikTok has a massive user base, and as a result, it has turned the music industry upside down. As one of the most influential social media platforms to reshape how music is discovered, consumed, and…
Channeling Your Shokunin Spirit As A DJ
Brolic Army student DJ Crobar introduced me to a new word this week: Shokunin. Shokunin is a Japanese word that translates to “craftsman” or “artisan” in English. Shokunins are passionate about…
The Best Coordination and Independence Beat Juggle Pattern for Beginners
Beat Juggling requires excellent attention to our left and right hands and how they coordinate. All 10 root movements of beat juggling require varying degrees of hand independence. Hopefully,…
Brooklyn Reads: Chronicles of Doom. Watch DJ Rob Swift’s live set at the Brooklyn Museum
If you’re an MF DOOM fan, then yesterday wasn’t just Halloween; it was DOOMSDAY, and I got to celebrate it by performing an hour-long set at Brooklyn Museum’s BROOKLYN READS:…