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UDG Introduces Creator Laptop Stand

Mixware.net is bringing the UDG Creator Laptop Stand to this side of the pond for DJ's and producers to have a new all purpose foldable laptop stand to help with the audio equipment setup. This new UDG Creator Laptop Stand folds down to a nice compact size for easy storage and has height and angle adjustments for convenience and setup versatility. It's made of durable metal and has two tiers of support for various items. Check out the press release and other information after the jump.

2013 Boom DJ Battle

This year's 2013 Boom DJ Battle promises to be a great event for DJ's or anyone who loves music and simply wants to have a great time. The Boom DJ Battle is the country's largest under 21 DJ competition that has the top young DJ talent all over the country compete against one another for Boom DJ Supremacy. The registration for the contest is now open to all DJ's ages 14-21 with registration closing on Thursday May 30th. Finalists will be chosen on June 3rd and the final competition and other festivities will be held at Toyota park on June 15th 2013 at the B96 Pepsi Summer Bash. Details inside.

[Video] The Blackout 2013 Trailer

Here's something that DJ's and Producers of Hip-Hop will really enjoy. There is a new Hip-Hop interview and documentary film coming out on April 30th called "The Blackout 2013". In the full video you'll see Crooked I discuss a possible collab between Slaughterhouse and Black Hippy, Audible Doctor discussing the benefits of him being a producer and an MC, and much more. This documentary aims to separate itself from the others by giving you a look at current and throwback artists speaking on many different aspects that the average hip-hop fan wouldn't know. Check out the full trailer and press release after the jump.

[Video] Serato Icon Artist Series - Mike Relm

Mike Relm is a "one-of-a-kind" DJ, Producer, and Director who has a very unique way of looking at performances and relating them to different principles. Check out the latest Interview and Performance video from the popular Serato Icon Artist Series which breaks down Mike Relm's creative processes and lets us know what Mike Relm is all about.

[Video] Urbanears Slussen Now Available

Urbanears produces some great-sounding and great-looking headphones for DJ's, Producers, and everyone else who just wants a good set of headphones for all around listening. Urbanears has just come up with a new and exciting product called Slussen. The Slussen is a U-shaped mini-adapter that will allow users to connect the iphone to both external speakers and a set of headphones at the same time for a true DJ-like experience all in the palm of your hand. Check out the press release and everything the Slussen can do after the jump.

Ski Beatz MPC-2000XL Flash-Drive Beat Kit Giveaway Contest

Yours truly has partnered with HipHopDrumSamples.com for the Official 2-Day Ski Beatz Karate School Drum Kit/Flash Drive Giveaway Contest! Winners will receive a Limited Edition 16GB Akai MPC2000XL Flash Drive, loaded with both Ski Beatz' Karate School Kit: Drums For Ninjas, in addition to !llmind's Blap Kit Vol. 3. The Karate School Drum Kit features drum samples designed and hand picked from Ski Beatz personal drum stash. Check out the details inside and enter the Contest today as a winner will be selected today and tomorrow!

[Video] Scratch DJ Academy - Semester 10

The Scratch DJ Academy just celebrated their 10th Year Anniversary on January 15th, 2013 with heavy hitter DJ's such as DJ Qbert, ATRAK, and Kool Herc on hand in the NYC Scratch Academy to put their skills on display and show you what can be learned through the curriculum. The Scratch DJ Academy is the absolute best place to go if you want to learn how to DJ and produce music with hands-on experience, lessons, and advice directly from industry professionals and experts. Check out the video performances from the event and enrolling class information after the jump.

[TVF] OnDaSpin With DJ Diamond

Turntablist Video Friday makes another rare appearance today and this time we're back once again with the third Webisode in the "On Da Spin" series with DJ Diamond. During this online series, there will be feature interviews along with other footage from known and unknown DJ's. Each webisode will showcase the DJ and gives them a chance to give their opinion and insight on their musical experiences. This third webisode features DJ Diamond getting busy on the 1's & 2's and he also gives a sick interview about the whole DJ Game! Peep the video after the jump.