Music has always been a major aspect in the mind of dj Lynx. Encouraged by his parents to pursue his musical interests, dj Lynx dove into the musical world head first about the age of 8. His parents, took notice of this and bought him his first keyboard which then opened a world before he could have only imagined. Actually what really happened was he went through numerous piano lessons before realizing this was not at all what he was expecting. Not having the patience as a kid, dj Lynx was more prone to just banging on the instrument rather than take the time to read and study the basic skills. (note: today Lynx wishes he would have stayed with his lessons but when your a kid your a kid). So at around the age of 10 or so, dj Lynx found himself always fascinated with the new musical beats that were coming across one of the local radio stations late at night. He noticed that alot of the music was similar to the beats he was trying to make on his keyboard. Early Hip-hop was in full effect and at this point dj Lynx found himself glued to the speakers amazed at the large bass tones and interesting samples overlaping funny lyrics. Several artists began to develop more indepth tracks and dj Lynx to this day still finds there work exceptional. Artists such as LL cool J, Mc Lyte, Special-Ed, Public Enemy, 3rd bass, Run-DMC, Big Daddy Kane, Eric B & Rakim, EPMD, and many more.

Taking his interest further into his teenage years, dj Lynx finally was able to save a little cash and went out and bought a dual cassette deck and several blank tapes. What he enjoyed most about Hip-Hop was the beat behind the lyrics. So many to chose from and he had so many ideas in his head all stemming from wanting to create something of his own. Everynight he would spend recording off the Radio the freshest tracks that were hot, however he would then take the lyrics out and try to loop the beats for he wanted to extend the track and keep the beat going without the lyrics. Numerous tapes were made with nothing but fresh beats, however they were not exactly perfect. Several areas were choppy and bits of voices were not edited out but overall the idea was perfect.

At this point in highschool dj Lynx was becoming bored with all of his little beat tapes that were laying around and wanted to take his interest to the next level but didn't know how. Then one night while out with his friends at a local nightclub the idea hit him. He noticed something that was happening in the club that he didn't realize before. The center of the club always focused on the dj. That's what he needed to do, he wanted to become a dj. Today dj Lynx gives credit for the man who answered alot of his questions and was amazed right away at his talent and that is dj ROYAL-T. Week-end after week-end was now spent on going out and watching any dj at any club which he went to. The dj was always behing the crowd or behind the talent scratching a record. Scratching was what really brought dj Lynx to try dj'ing. He was totally amazed at how the turntable could produce a sound like no other instrument could. Finally mowing lawns, feeding cows doing whatever he did to save his money, dj Lynx went out and not knowing anything about dj'ing bought a small stiff crossfader mixer from Radio Shack. He also managed to come across a belt drive turntable. Only having one turntable dj Lynx never learned right away how to match beats or use a beat meter. However dj Lynx was able to learn and teach himself how to scratch. Hours after school would be spent on one turntable just cutting and scratching to match what all the club and radio dj's were doing. Late night mix sessions at this time were a sure thing to record on a new station in the area called 92.3FM or 92Q. Furthering his interest to the fullest, dj Lynx would go out and talk to as many local dj's as he could. Watching them and learn what to do and what not to do. He would always pay attention to detail and to this day still watches other dj's and always finds that he learns something whether it be good or bad there is always something to learn know matter how good or bad the dj is.

Dj Lynx believes that music must always come from the heart first. You can look at any artist in there field of music, Rock, Rap, Metal, Country, Classical or whatever but when the lights go down and the bass hits and the people start to cheer there is magic which takes place you can count on that. You get that rush of adrenalin, chills go up your spine and then your ready to go. When you get that feeling you just know your doing this from the heart and it doesn't get any better than that. You may have had the chance somewhere to check out dj Lynx in the past, however if you have not, let him know and I'm sure he will be near a local nightclub near you or can send you a cd sometime in the near future.

Please feel free to drop in and say hello with any comments or questions which you may have.

" Peace "

Scratch Traxx DJs
P.O. Box 192
Hampstead, MD 21074

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