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  • noun Plural form of turntablist.

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Examples

  • And, in an era when "DJ" refers to aesthetes who want to be known as turntablists, it's easy to forget how percussive, how ass-kicking those first few Run-DMC tracks were.

    R.I.P., JMJ - Anil Dash 2002

  • Various venues, SunPatric BairdNow that the idea watching someone waggle their crossfader for 90 minutes has become passé, the turntablists that came up in the late-90s seem to be competing with each other to provide the most extravagant audio-visual live shows.

    Clubs picks of the week 2011

  • HIP-HOP THEATER FESTIVAL, some of the best turntablists from the mid-Atlantic region, including DJ Robbie Rob, perform their art. 6 p.m.,

    D.C. community calendar, July 1 to July 8, 2010 2010

  • Additionally, one of his vinyl scores will be performed by several of KW's finest turntablists.

    Turntablism da_lj 2008

  • HIP-HOP THEATER FESTIVAL, some of the best turntablists from the mid-Atlantic region, including DJ Robbie Rob, perform their art. 6 p.m.,

    D.C. community calendar, July 1 to July 8, 2010 2010

  • Download “Turntable Scientifics” to experience on of the greatest and seminal projects made by a legendary turntablists.

    The Illest Hobo Plus Live At The Future Primitive Soundsessions Dart Adams 2007

  • There were several turntablists but few elite ones... these crazy mothafuckas were the elite of the elite.

    Archive 2007-02-01 Dart Adams 2007

  • Now electronic music based indie labels such as Asphodel, Bomb Hip Hop, Ninja Tune, Axiom and Om Records were appraoaching the top turntablists in hip hop to record their genius so the world could be exposed to it.

    Archive 2007-02-01 Dart Adams 2007

  • But the turntablists, who honed their skills playing live, also leave plenty of room for J5's MC crew.

    Hip-Hop's Hope 2007

  • It's definitely worth it to check out the ill lineup of turntablists with underground CA talent.

    West Coast Underground Compilations Dart Adams 2007

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