Radio and club DJs create music stars and can influence a generation. Red Bull is paying tribute to the art of deejaying with the Red Bull Thre3Style DJ battle.
On Aug. 10, eight of Atlanta’s most renowned DJs competed in the Thre3Style DJ battle at Opera nightclub.
Each DJ was given 15 minutes to mix three different genres of music while displaying skill, creativity and the ability to keep the crowd moving. Participating DJs included DJ Jelly, DJ EU, DJ Justin K.O., DJ Tron, Speakerfoxxx, DJ Forge, DJ Chris Rimby and DJ Martina McFlyy.
DJ K.O. started things off and did a superb job of mixing rock, incorporating a Michael Jackson tribute, Southern hip-hop and pop. DJ Martina McFlyy did a great job of keeping the crowd engaged with Southern hip-hop, R&B and a great mix of several tracks from “Watch The Throne.” Atlanta legend DJ Jelly implemented classic Southern hits from artists such as Kilo, Luke and 2 Live Crew. He also incorporated pop and today’s Southern hip-hop.
DJ Jelly walked away with the first-place prize, which included a $1,000 check and a paid trip to Las Vegas. He will compete for a chance to be voted “America’s Best DJ.” –amir shaw
