Skratch Bastid Explained

Skratch Bastid
Background:non_performing_personnel
Birth Name:Paul Murphy
Birth Date:2 September 1982
Origin:Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Years Active:2001–present
Label:First Things First

Paul Murphy (born September 2, 1982), better known by his stage name Skratch Bastid, is a Canadian DJ and record producer. He is a three-time Scribble Jam DJ Battle winner.[1] He is the first-ever Canadian DJ to be nominated for the Juno Award for Producer of the Year.

Early life

Skratch Bastid was born Paul Murphy on September 2, 1982.[2] He is originally from Bedford, Nova Scotia.[3] In high school, he played euphonium.[4]

Career

Skratch Bastid's rise to prominence began with his 2003 Scribble Jam win, and his world class status was solidified with subsequent victories in 2004 and 2007.[5] He released a collaborative album with John Smith and Pip Skid, titled Taking Care of Business, on his own label First Things First Records in 2005,[5] and was the first-ever Canadian DJ to be nominated for the Juno Award for Producer of the Year in 2008, for his work on Buck 65's album Situation.[6] He was nominated for the Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year in 2016 for his collaborative project with Afiara String Quartet, titled Spin Cycle.[7] Bastid also appeared as a featured artist on the track "ICQ" on Canadian funk band TWRP's "2nite" EP in 2015.

He is a global ambassador and judge for Red Bull's annual Thre3style DJ competition.[8] Since 2010, he has hosted daytime block-party style events in various cities called Bastid's BBQ.[9]

Appearances in Other Media

A popular clip of Skratch Bastid competing at the 2001 Scribble Jam resurfaced in recent years. Its popularity is primarily due to his skillful scratching of "The Imperial March".[10]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Mixtapes

Productions

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Review: Skratch Bastid & the Gaff. The Austin Chronicle. Thomas. Fawcett. March 15, 2013. September 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20180817060042/https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2013-03-15/skratch-bastid-and-the-gaff-soul-sisters-stand-up/. August 17, 2018. live.
  2. Web site: It's my 38th birthday so like the old man I am I went outside in my robe and yelled at the construction for starting at 6AM. Sup with that @Toronto?. Twitter. Skratch Bastid. September 2, 2020. September 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902171320/https://twitter.com/SkratchBastid/status/1301206486761140224. September 2, 2020. live.
  3. Web site: Skratch Bastid Launches Skratch School, His 'How-to DJ Lessons' Video Series. Vice. Natasha. MacDonald-Dupuis. July 16, 2015. September 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20190515134207/https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/ae85xk/skratch-bastid-launches-skratch-school-his-how-to-dj-lessons-video-series. May 15, 2019. live.
  4. Web site: Afiara Quartet creates new Music with DJ Skratch Bastid. Toronto Star. Trish. Crawford. May 21, 2015. September 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20151101120859/http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2015/05/21/afiara-quartet-creates-new-music-with-dj-skratch-bastid.html. November 1, 2015. live.
  5. Web site: Skratch Bastid Steps Up. Exclaim!. Susana. Ferreira. June 2005. April 25, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20080624183156/http://exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx?csid1=70&csid2=4&fid1=3902. June 24, 2008. live.
  6. Web site: Skratch Bastid - Music School. Exclaim!. Neil. Acharya. March 2010. April 25, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100330031202/http://exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx?csid1=141&csid2=854&fid1=44533. March 30, 2010. live.
  7. Web site: The Weeknd, Drake and Justin Bieber Lead 2016 Juno Nominees. Exclaim!. Sarah. Murphy. February 2, 2016. July 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20190307202558/http://exclaim.ca/music/article/2016_juno_awards_announce_nominees. March 7, 2019. live.
  8. Web site: Red Bull Thre3Style Behind-the-Scenes. The Style Spy. Erica. Lam. December 13, 2011. July 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20180817023159/http://thestylespy.com/2011/12/red-bull-thre3style-behind-the-scenes/. August 17, 2018. live.
  9. Web site: Hey, DJs: Skratch Bastid and Cosmo Baker. SF Weekly. Christina. Li. May 25, 2017. July 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170904151358/http://www.sfweekly.com/music/allshookdown/hey-dj/hey-djs-skratch-bastid-and-cosmo-baker/. September 4, 2017. live.
  10. Web site: Star Wars DJ Imperial March (Full Set) - Skratch Bastid. . September 19, 2011. December 28, 2021.

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