Skratch Bastid | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Murphy |
Born | September 2, 1982 |
Origin | Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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Occupation(s) | |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels | First Things First |
Website |
www |
Paul Murphy (born September 2, 1982), better known by his stage name Skratch Bastid, is a Canadian DJ and record producer. He is a three-time Scribble Jam DJ Battle winner. [1] He is the first-ever Canadian DJ to be nominated for the Juno Award for Producer of the Year. [2]
Skratch Bastid was born Paul Murphy [3] on September 2, 1982. [4] He is originally from Bedford, Nova Scotia. [3] In high school, he played euphonium. [5]
Skratch Bastid's rise to prominence began with his 2003 Scribble Jam win, and his world class status was solidified with subsequent victories in 2004 and 2007. [6] He released a collaborative album with John Smith and Pip Skid, titled Taking Care of Business, on his own label First Things First Records in 2005, [6] and was the first-ever Canadian DJ to be nominated for the Juno Award for Producer of the Year in 2008, for his work on Buck 65's album Situation. [2] He was nominated for the Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year in 2016 for his collaborative project with Afiara String Quartet, titled Spin Cycle. [7] Bastid also appeared as a featured artist on the track "ICQ" on Canadian funk band TWRP's "2nite" EP in 2015.
He is a global ambassador and judge for Red Bull's annual Thre3style DJ competition. [8] Since 2010, he has hosted daytime block-party style events in various cities called Bastid's BBQ. [9]
A popular clip of Skratch Bastid competing at the 2001 Scribble Jam resurfaced in recent years. Its popularity is primarily due to his skillful scratching of " The Imperial March". [10]
Skratch Bastid | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Murphy |
Born | September 2, 1982 |
Origin | Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels | First Things First |
Website |
www |
Paul Murphy (born September 2, 1982), better known by his stage name Skratch Bastid, is a Canadian DJ and record producer. He is a three-time Scribble Jam DJ Battle winner. [1] He is the first-ever Canadian DJ to be nominated for the Juno Award for Producer of the Year. [2]
Skratch Bastid was born Paul Murphy [3] on September 2, 1982. [4] He is originally from Bedford, Nova Scotia. [3] In high school, he played euphonium. [5]
Skratch Bastid's rise to prominence began with his 2003 Scribble Jam win, and his world class status was solidified with subsequent victories in 2004 and 2007. [6] He released a collaborative album with John Smith and Pip Skid, titled Taking Care of Business, on his own label First Things First Records in 2005, [6] and was the first-ever Canadian DJ to be nominated for the Juno Award for Producer of the Year in 2008, for his work on Buck 65's album Situation. [2] He was nominated for the Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year in 2016 for his collaborative project with Afiara String Quartet, titled Spin Cycle. [7] Bastid also appeared as a featured artist on the track "ICQ" on Canadian funk band TWRP's "2nite" EP in 2015.
He is a global ambassador and judge for Red Bull's annual Thre3style DJ competition. [8] Since 2010, he has hosted daytime block-party style events in various cities called Bastid's BBQ. [9]
A popular clip of Skratch Bastid competing at the 2001 Scribble Jam resurfaced in recent years. Its popularity is primarily due to his skillful scratching of " The Imperial March". [10]