The four elements
DJ (turntablism)
DJing / turntablism — Herc's merry-go-round, Theodore's scratch (1975), Flash's quick-mix theory, beat-juggling, screw.
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- 9th Wonder
- Afrika Bambaataa
- Ali Shaheed Muhammad
- Biz Markie
- Boogie Down Productions
- Disco King Mario
- DJ Hollywood
- DJ Jazzy Jeff
- DJ Kool Herc
- DJ Mustard
- DJ Paul
- DJ Premier
- DJ Screw
- DJ Yella
- Eric B.
- Grand Wizzard Theodore
- Grandmaster Caz
- Grandmaster Flash
- J Dilla
- Jam Master Jay
- Jungle Brothers
- Just Blaze
- Kenny Beats
- Lovebug Starski
- Madlib
- Mannie Fresh
- Marley Marl
- Maseo
- Metro Boomin
- Pete Rock
- Public Enemy
- Questlove
- Run-DMC
- Scott La Rock
- Terminator X
- Timbaland
- Whodini
- Wu-Tang Clan