04/21/2026
Meet our special guest for Throw It Back, , a Chilltown, Jersey City native ⏰
With over two decades of experience, DJ Spectakulah is a world-class turntablist, producer, and educator recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to DJ culture. His career launched in the late ‘90s with competitive accolades, including becoming a 1998 New York City DMC Regional Finalist, 1999 Philadelphia DMC Champion, and USA DMC Runner-Up. He was also a member of the 1999 ITF Western Hemisphere Team Champions, competing globally at the ITF World Team Championships.
A fierce competitor, he returned to the battle scene to win the 2023 DMC Scratch Finals, place as runner-up at the Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary DJ Battle in Times Square, and take the title of 2024 NAMM Battle Royale Champion, among other recent wins.
As a producer, he contributed to notable works such as Lil Wayne & Curren$y’s “Pineapple Sunkiss” and Immortal Technique’s 3rd World.
He’s also deeply rooted in education, having taught at Scratch DJ Academy, Dubspot, and Sound Collective.
Currently, DJ Spectakulah serves as the curator and recurring DJ on CTRL, ALT, D-stroy on SHADE45 SiriusXM-Pandora, continuing to champion the art of turntablism and inspire a new generation of DJs worldwide.
