Age, Biography and Wiki
DJ Scratch (George Spivey) was born on 21 June, 1968 in New York City, U.S., is an American hip hop producer. Discover DJ Scratch's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
Popular As |
George Spivey |
Occupation |
Disc jockey · producer |
Age |
55 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
Born |
21 June, 1968 |
Birthday |
21 June |
Birthplace |
New York City, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous jockey with the age 55 years old group.
DJ Scratch Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, DJ Scratch height not available right now. We will update DJ Scratch's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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DJ Scratch Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is DJ Scratch worth at the age of 55 years old? DJ Scratch’s income source is mostly from being a successful jockey. He is from United States. We have estimated DJ Scratch's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
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Source of Income |
jockey |
DJ Scratch Social Network
Timeline
George Spivey (born June 21, 1968), known professionally as DJ Scratch, is an American hip hop DJ and producer from Brooklyn, New York.
DJ Scratch is the 1988 New Music Seminar Battle For World Supremacy DJ Champion, the 2010 Master of the Mix winner and the 2012, 2013 & 2014 Global Spin Awards' "Turntablist of the Year".
19 albums produced by DJ Scratch were certified Gold in United States, seven of them were certified as Platinum.
DJ Scratch was introduced to EPMD by Jam Master Jay at the Run's House Tour after DJ K LA Boss left EPMD.
Impressed by his skills, the two designated DJ Scratch as their official D.J. by their second album Unfinished Business in 1989.
His presence was felt with his powerful cutting and scratching techniques that are heard on various tracks.
Aside from scratching, on Business As Usual, he produced the track "Funky Piano", "Rampage" and in 1991 worked on a remix for "I'm Mad" off the "Rampage" 12" single.
In 1992 Scratch produced "Scratch Bring It Back, Pt. 2 (Mic Doc)" and briefly worked with his cousin DJ Magic Mike after EPMD broke up.
Soon Scratch made a name for himself as a producer for Busta Rhymes and the Flipmode Squad off Busta's debut album in 1996.
By 2003 DJ Scratch became a well distinguished and revered hip-hop producer after working with 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, DMX, The Roots, Q-Tip and other notable acts.
Scratch was the resident DJ for three nationally aired TV Shows: Hip Hop Hold Em', Fox 5's Uptown Comedy Club and B.E.T.'s Rap City: The Basement.
Scratch's film credits include Juice, The Original 50 Cent, Backstage, Fly By Night, Rhyme & Reason and Spike Lee's film Bamboozled.
In addition, Coca-Cola commissioned Scratch to produce & feature in their first DJ commercial, "3 DJs".
According to Parish Smith, an EPMD member, DJ Scratch left the group in 2015.
In 2016, DJ Scratch helped fill in for A Tribe Called Quest's DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad on their final album We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service due to Ali producing the soundtrack for the Luke Cage TV series with Adrian Younge at the time.
As of 2022, Scratch hosts The DJ Scratch Show on LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Radio, which is a station on Sirius XM.
It is a mix show that features the DJ curating a selection of classic hip-hop.
Scratch calls Grandmaster Flash his mentor.
Scratch posted on his Instagram page words of resentment towards former participants on January 2, 2017.