RED BULL 3STYLE

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Red Bull 3Style

Video submission to the Red Bull 3Style World DJ Championship in 2014. Live mix featuring music from Dipset, Nas, Drake, Kris Kross and more. 

This is a follow up entry after competing in the Toronto championship in 2012. 

Listen and download my 2012 Red Bull 3Style DJ set here

Listen and download my 2014 Red Bull 3Style DJ set here

“Born to celebrate the Djs community. Red Bull 3Style began as an underground experiment in 2007. When digital DJing arrived in the mid-2000s, the idea of multi-genre, open format performing exploded. So Red Bull hosted a small, sold-out event at Vancouver, Canada. In 2010 the game went global for the first time after touring the concept around Canada cities in 2008 and held the first-ever national final in Torand in 2009. Since then, Red Bull 3Style has grown to what is now the world’s largest DJ competition in the world, advancing the culture of DJing, entertaining audiences all around the world.”

 
Unlike similar DJ battles, Red Bull’s 3Style approaches the concept of DJ battles in a completely new way, resulting in extremely exciting, unique and crowd pleasing moments.
Each competitor will be given 15 minutes to impress the judges with their technical skills while also focusing on the element of a crowd that wants to party.
The judges will be looking for the following criteria: Originality, Skills, Track Selection, Crowd Response. The only creative constraint the DJ’s are given is that they have to play at least 3 distinct genres of music, hence the name “3Style”.
On the technical front, we allow for the following. 2 players (2 turntables or CDJs), one mixer and a maximum of 2 midi devices. One-piece controllers are also allowed in replacement of our standard setup of players and mixer. There is no predefined backline for this art form, but this is the maximum allowable amount of gear for our events. You are free to do whatever you want with the equipment mentioned above on the DJ desk.
 

ORIGINALITY – 40%

We want you to show your skills and take us on a musical journey, but most important: We want you to do you! Since the begging of the World Championships, the competitors had present incredible innovation and invention. So, dig deep into all kinds of crates and let your uniqueness move the audience. Show then your tricks to blow minds, let your imagination comes up, creatively use your gear and make the crowd and the judges ask for more.
We believe that one of the most exceptional abilities of a Dj is a capacity to add a personal touch to a song and create a new musical journey with it. Looking for your presenting ideas leave a lasting impression on the audience and own your way to approach performance.
 

SKILLS – 25%

Elements considered in the skills category:
  • Mixing: Arrangement & sequence of music, flow & pacing of the set, timing of transitions (beat matching, fading, etc);
  • Live Editing of the Music: Including (but not limited to) beat juggling, scratching, musical use of cue points;
  • Reading The Crowd: How the DJ adapts to the crowd during the performance;
  • Overall Presentation: How the DJ combines these skills with their music selection in a balanced manner;

MUSIC SELECTION – 20%

It takes 15 minutes to make an impression on the crown and judges, during your set be sure to choose a musical selection that defines who you are as a DJ. Aks yourself wich music you want to be remembered by? Put energy on showing your style and taste; the right track on display can show the audience what you are passionate about, and that is what we want to hear.
Researching new records, digging for a classic that is ripe for a revisit, playing lesser-player-but-great music and shining a light on unexpected music, are essential parts of DJing. Or maybe you are keen to show some music from where you are from; it doesn’t matter, do thing YOUR way so then, you can stand out from the pack.
 

CROWD RESPONSE – 15%

The way the party gets rocked and the crowd reacts are your ultimate job. Make sure to engage with your audience and set fire on the pick ups.

 

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