J. Rocc and Melo-D on the 2x4s

 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Beat Junkies (@thebeatjunkies)

J. Rocc and Melo-D putting in work on the 2x4s. I Highly Recommend subscribing to the Beat Junkies Twitch to see the full version of this video and more.

Puttin It On Wax Ep. 22 - DJ Melo-D

 

View this post on Instagram

A few 7” gems from the 80s right here 📶📶📶 Sending this one out to all the party people worldwide 🌎 Beat Junkies is the crew 🔊🔊🔊🔊 #DJMeloD #PuttinItOnWax #80s #Records #Vinyl #45Friday #DJ #Mix @thebeatjunkies

A post shared by DJ Melo-D (@djmelod) on Sep 5, 2020 at 1:46pm PDT

If I were giving Covid awards for strongest online presence during the pandemic; Melo-D would certainly being one of my finalist.

Beat Junkies: Marathon Mix for Change

The Beat Junkies performed a 12-hour marathon mix on Sunday. Unfortunately, most DJs are no longer archiving their sets on Twitch to avoid being taken down. However, there are dozens of snippets that you can watch HERE to give you some inspiration.

Watch the Sound Live: Dj Melo-D (Beatjunkies) Fathers Day Special

Stezo Tribute Set - DJ Melo-D

View this post on Instagram

Special vinyl set dedicated to the one and only Stezo - a true Hip Hop MC whose music runs deep with my personal DJ history. Any Hip Hop DJ from my era that came up in the Golden Era remembers trying to flip doubles x beat juggles using Stezo’s “It’s My Turn” after seeing Steve Dee’s routine in the 91 USA DMC Finals 💯 I had to break out my original Stezo 12” from the crates to pay proper respects to one of Rap’s heroes - RIP to the one the call Stezo @stezodezo thank you for these timeless classics 🙏🏼✊🏼 #Stezo #ItsMyTurn #FreakTheFunk #ToTheMax #PuttinItOnWax #DJMeloD #BeatJunkies #80s #HipHop #Rap #Records #Vinyl #Turntablism

A post shared by DJ Melo-D (@djmelod) on Apr 30, 2020 at 6:42pm PDT

Between the pandemic and social unrest; I've hoarded many dope finds of late. Here's Melo-D tribute set to Stezo (RIP).

DJ Melo-D - In the Mix (Vol. 2)

View this post on Instagram

New mix by @djmelod from our record pool! Full length mix + all featured tracks available now for all of our members exclusively at beatjunkies.com - DJs sign in and download “Melo-D In The Mix (Volume 2)” + all the joints from the set in today’s new releases 📣📣📣 Need a membership?? Take advantage of our 2 for 1 special and receive a 1 year FREE membership at www.beatjunkies.tv when you sign up for our 1 year membership at beatjunkies.com 🙌🏼 Enjoy unlimited downloads at the world’s premiere online record pool with over 48,000 tracks at beatjunkies.com PLUS a VIP all access pass to 350 + instructional video lessons at beatjunkies.tv! Take advantage of this special offer and make the most of our downtime by upgrading your music library and sharpening your DJ skills! Be on the lookout for more mixes and exclusive content coming soon to the new beatjunkies.com launching Summer 2020, stay safe y’all 🔊🔊🔊🔊 #beatjunkiesdotcom #DJ #mp3 #RecordPool #DJMeloD #WestCoast #80s #HipHop #Freestyle #Dance #Mix

A post shared by Beat Junkies (@thebeatjunkies) on Apr 15, 2020 at 9:39am PDT

Of all the live streaming being currently done by DJs, Melo-D's are far and away the most impressive. With very few exceptions; live streaming doesn't do much for me. IMO It's lazy. Get in the lab, put some time into a mix, and then share (or sell) it to the world. Check Melo-D's Instagram to see how it should be done.

DJ Melo-D: “Puttin’ It On Wax” 80s Electro Set

I'm not a big electro fan; but dope DJs are known to create exceptions to rules.

DJ Melo-D Live in the Mix (3/25/20)

I'm not sure what is more impressive; Melo's skills, or how he didn't break a sweat throughout the mix. Highly Recommended.

DJ Melo-D: Sucker MCs Routine

View this post on Instagram

Join us Saturday at @beatjunkieios - March 21st, from 8pm-11pm for a 2020 installment of our MasterClass series with @djmelod! Register today to be a part of this one night only course with DJ Melo-D, as he takes you step by step through his unique process - Scratching, Beat Juggling, Trick Mixing, & secrets behind Beat Junkie Style trick mixing 🌐 Sign up: beatjunkiesound.com/masterclass (link in bio) 🚨Laptop x Serato DJ x Control Vinyl required (please update to the latest version of Serato DJ) Due to the nature of the curriculum, this MasterClass is reserved for Intermediate+ level DJs (Intermediate level DJs need to be able to repeat a one bar phrase efficiently as well as execute scratches such as chirps, stabs, and transforms) If you have not taken a previous MasterClass, please contact us to schedule an assessment prior to registering. #bjios #beatjunkieios #djmelod #thebeatjunkies #djschool #masterclass #bjiosmasterclass

A post shared by Beat Junkies (@thebeatjunkies) on Feb 26, 2020 at 10:56am PST

I don't normally post clips this short, but I will if it's this good.

Live Dilla Tributes By Melo-D, J. Rocc, Shortkut, and DJ Manwell

View this post on Instagram

2.7.2020 Happy Birthday going out to the big dogg J Dilla aka the King of Beats TURN IT UP!!🗣🗣🗣 #JDilla #Dilla #JayDee #DillaDawg #PayJay #JamesYancey #ThankYouJayDee #Detroit #LosAngeles 🙏🏼👑✊🏼

A post shared by DJ Melo-D (@djmelod) on Feb 7, 2020 at 1:54pm PST

Video starting to come in from some of the live tributes to Dilla over the weekend. Social media has been the death of the extended live set video clip. More videos after the jump.

Puttin It On Wax Ep. 12 - DJ Melo-D

View this post on Instagram

Back again with another vinyl set live x direct from Shredquarters, CA all day ✊🏼 Let’s set it off 2020 with a few timeless joints from my record shelves Beat Junkie Style 🗣📣 Be on the lookout for more DJ sets at the new beatjunkies.com coming soon thanks for watching ✌🏼✌🏼 #DJMeloD #BeatJunkies #PuttinItOnWax #Records #Vinyl #80s #Hip Hop #Electro #MiamiBass #LA #WestCoast @thebeatjunkies @beatjunkies.tv @beatjunkieios

A post shared by DJ Melo-D (@djmelod) on Jan 6, 2020 at 6:11pm PST

Melo-D's instagram is a must follow for these mini mixes.

DJ Melo-D Live at NAMM 2020

I know there were many dope live sets at this year's NAMM, and I'm slowly tracking them down as they're uploaded on that internet-thing. Here's an absolute masterclass by Melo-D.

DJ Melo-D - Puttin' it on Wax: Ep. 12

View this post on Instagram

Back again with another vinyl set live x direct from Shredquarters, CA all day ✊🏼 Let’s set it off 2020 with a few timeless joints from my record shelves Beat Junkie Style 🗣📣 Be on the lookout for more DJ sets at the new beatjunkies.com coming soon thanks for watching ✌🏼✌🏼 #DJMeloD #BeatJunkies #PuttinItOnWax #Records #Vinyl #80s #Hip Hop #Electro #MiamiBass #LA #WestCoast @thebeatjunkies @beatjunkies.tv @beatjunkieios

A post shared by DJ Melo-D (@djmelod) on Jan 6, 2020 at 6:11pm PST

Melo-D with demonstrating an absolute masterclass of mixing.

Beat Junkies: Building Better DJs Podcast (#1 & #2)

Cool podcast of the Beat Junkies nerding-out on all sorts of DJ topics. Podcast #1 covers the early days of DVS, and the current state of DJ culture. Podcast #2 (after the jump) discuss bad habits of DJs.

DJ Melo-D and Z-Trip Live at the Observatory (Santa Ana)

Melo D and Z-Trip get'n down on an improv. routine to close the night out. Great chemistry on the 1s & 2's between these legends and I'm sure we'll see more of the duo in future shows.

DJ Melo-D LIVE at NAMM 2019

Melo is just in another world with it.

Q&A Interview with DJ Melo-D

Extensive interview with DJ Melo-D discussing how he got into deejaying, his days on L.A. Radio/Vibe TV, balancing music and family, mobile deejaying, and his passion for poker. Part 2 after the jump.

Live Serato Demo: Beat Junkies (J. Rocc, Melo-D, Mr. Choc, Babu)

If these two hours don't inspire you, nothing will.  Watch HERE.

Serato In the Mix: DJ Melo-D

A nice 22 minutes mix caught on video where you can see the master in action.  Highly Recommended.

Video: DJ Melo-D in the Mix

New Hip Hop mix uploaded to @beatjunkies.tv for all my DJs ✊🏼 Peep the full set at www.beatjunkies.tv Beat Junkies is the crew 🔊🔊🔊🔊 #beatjunkiestv #beatjunkies #turntablism #HipHop #DJ #Mix

A post shared by djmelod (@djmelod) on Sep 10, 2018 at 5:36pm PDT

$35 is pretty steep to see the extended videos of these mixes, but DAMN are these teases good!  More snippets after the jump.  Highly Recommended.