4. ‘Scratch’ (2001)
This is a documentary about DJ spinning and sampling, and it’s perfect for those who doubt that a turntable can be a musical instrument. It begins with the origins of hip-hop, showing how innovators like GrandMixer DXT, Jam Master Jay, and Double Dee & Steinski used record players as both percussion and hook-generating machines.
Source: FACT Magazine
The film is both an intro for those who know nothing about terms “crate-digging,” and a thrilling collection of performances. ‘Scratch’ does what a great music documentary should do: it covers the subject so well that even someone who knows nothing about it will come away feeling totally invested.