This question is one that is highly debated in the DJ community. During an episode of Tweak Music Tips, I requested for DJ Cova to ask DJ Babu and Melo D this question. Both Melo D and Babu are world renowned turntablists who have multiple battle championships under their belt. They teach the art form at the Beat Junkies Institute of Sound. DJ Babu is known for coining the term "turntablism". Here is what they both said!
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