Turntablism is the art of manipulating sounds and creating music using turntables and a DJ mixer. What began as a method for playing records has evolved into a complex and expressive musical form, where DJs use their equipment as instruments to compose, remix and perform live.

As technology and skills developed, so did the complexity of DJ techniques. Scratching, a sound made by manually moving a vinyl record back and forth, became a defining element. Other methods like beat juggling, needle dropping and crab scratching turned DJing into a virtuosic performance art.

Today, turntablism blends tradition with innovation. Digital controllers and time-coded vinyl allow DJs to manipulate digital music files with the tactile control of analog gear. Still, the heart of turntablism remains the same: creativity, rhythm and mastery over sound.

In essence, turntablism is more than spinning records, it’s about telling stories through sound, merging technical skill with raw expression and constantly reinventing what it means to be a DJ.