Skribble forever changed the way that DJs are perceived - he raised the bar with his music, his hustle and larger than life personality. He is one of the first DJs that made everyone stand up and take notice that the person playing the records could be as big a celebrity as the musicians themselves.

When you look at Skribble's credits you wonder if there is anything left for him to do. As a member of the Young Black Teenagers, he created a sound that defined the times. As a solo artist he has spun with the forefathers of hip hop Grandmaster Flash for one of the best MCs to have ever lived, the Notorious B.I.G. He kept New York moving as a DJ on the top urban station HOT 97.1, as well as spinning house on KTU. And his face was universally recognized from the half dozen MTV shows he hosted (The Grind, Spring Break, Sisqos Shakedown). It's amazing he still found time to perform 200 plus LIVE shows a year. Though the music sounds a little different today, Skribble is still one of the most demanded DJs out there. He's taken his sound to a new level, doing gigs with Dave Navarro of Janes Addiction. Their show is a rock-electro LIVE remix experience that showcase the genius of each of their talents. With Skribble's mad skills on the turntables, and Dave's notorious guitar riffs, the two play of each other to creat a unique experience with every gig.

As a solo artist, Skribble remains one of the most captivating DJs to watch and listen to. He has taken his own musical journey though hip hop, into house and come back full circle to hip hop. His skills have only grown as his musical tastes have changed. His ability to combine new sounds into his already established repertoire have made his shows both innovative and familiarizes te Skribble everyone knows and loves, with a little extra on top.

CD: You started DJing in 1980, and age 14 you had your first gig with Ed Lover, Dr Dre, LL Cool J and Doug E Fresh, how does a 14 year old get hooked up that big?
SKRIBBLE: I knew the manager there and he gave me a shot!!! I was terrible LOL!!!

CD: Touring with the Young Black Teenagers was a big life changing experience for you; how was that experience?
SKRIBBLE: Being with them was like going to college. It's how I learned this industry and got to see the world! I was on two U.S. tours and one world tour during that period

CD: You’ve seen the evolution of rap and hip hop from the 80’s on through to now, has it been a good evolution for hip hop?
SKRIBBLE: I think it's been great!!! It's grown from the Bronx to the forefront of the world!!!

CD: What do you feel is the missing link in the hip hop of today vs the hip hop of yesterday?
SKRIBBLE: Artist development and passion!

CD: Dj Skribble, where do you see this new marriage of hip hop and electronic music going in 2010 and beyond?
SKRIBBLE: I think its great for the music and brought back the party to hip hop.

CD: You were MTV’s resident DJ for most of their TRL, The Grind, and spring break parties; outside of girls, what else did that experience gain you?
SKRIBBLE: It brought me global. It's sick that I can be in Japan and people know who I am.

CD: You love hip hop, but you also have a passion for house music. As a DJ, what’s a good way to introduce house music into a club full of hip hop heads?
SKRIBBLE: It's happening... and it really started with Rihanas "PLEASE DONT STOP THE MUSIC" and has really took over the tempo of the club mixing the two styles.

CD: You play both coasts and internationally, who would you say parties the hardest?
SKRIBBLE: There all tough; it's a different vibe every night.

CD: What can we expect in the way of business, residencies and projects from DJ Skribble in 2010?
SKRIBBLE: I have my own line of headphones coming out and a lot of productions. I also designed my own DJ bag.

CD: There are a lot of kids that look up to you and want to follow in your footsteps. What is one mistake they should not make?
SKRIBBLE: DONT FORGET THIS IS A BUSINESS!

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www.youtube.com/djskribbleTV
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