What is your earliest memory of a DMC Mixing Final?
“The famous gold turntables.”
How did you decide on your own name as a Turntablist artist?
“Fly was my nickname when I used to play basketball.”
Who is the best technical Turntablist of all time?
“Q-Bert”
Please list the most important five records that you have ever used as a Turntablist…
Danny Elfman ‘Descent Into Mystery’
Glitch Mobb ‘Battling Go-Go Youbari In Downtown’
Aquasky ‘Time Up’
Linkin Park feat. Xecutioner ‘Black Throught’
Rage Against The Machine ‘Know Your Enemy’
And also, what track that when you hear up on stage spun by a rival, do you always think, ‘oh god not again’
“Every sounds of Le Jad.”
What has been your best ever display on the wheels of steel?
“The end of my DMC routine in the Final of 2008.”
What is going through your mind as you are waiting to step up on the biggest stage of your life moments before you hit the stage?
“A lot of things are going through my mind, but I try to keep concentrated and focused on the moment.”
Who in your opinion, has been the best ever DMC Champ we have ever had?
“DJ Craze.”
Best Hip Hop record ever made?
“Audio Two ‘Top Billin’
Which one Turntablist over the years has performed the ‘one piece’ of magic in his set that you simply had to look away in absolute disbelief?
“The end of Kentaro’s 2001 routine.”
How many weeks/months before the big night do you start planning your set?
“More or less, two months before.”
How many records do you own?
“About 1000”
What did your parents think back in the day of your chosen career profession?
“My parents supported, but yeah, they had some apprehensions.”
The DMC World Mixing Finals are 25 years young/old this year – how do you think the art of this craft has changed over the years?
“DJs are now making techniques sound musicality whereas before it was the opposite when we all began.”
How did winning the DMC title change your life?
“A lot of things have changed, like recognition from DJs who inspired me in the first place. Also I have had some amazing gigs come my way.”
What country/city that you have visited after winning the DMC title has really blown your mind?
“Hong Kong – always.”
Can you breakdance?
“No way.”
And finally, please give DMC a message of love for pioneering this amazing artform we have…
“Thanks for developing and progressing this discipline through the championships…”
