The Story of DJ Deck: From Vinyl Enthusiast to Hip-Hop Legend

🎶Vinyl is the musical instrument of hip-hop, and DJ Deck believes it will never go away.

🎧DJ Deck plays records on his trusty Technics 1200 turntables, maintaining a commitment to vinyl in a digital era.

🎵DJ Deck's group, Council of Word, played a vital role in the Denver hip-hop scene.

🌍DJ Deck's passion for hip-hop and records started in the breakdancing era in Fort Wayne and is still going strong in Denver.

💡Collaboration is key in grassroots movements, and DJ Deck emphasizes the importance of working with others and building an audience.

What inspired DJ Deck to start collecting records?

—DJ Deck's brother bought records in the new wave era and would tape them onto cassettes, preserving the records and allowing DJ Deck to enjoy the music.

What type of music does DJ Deck like to play?

—DJ Deck enjoys playing a variety of beats, not just sticking to hip-hop tempo. He likes to switch it up and feel out the crowd and mood.

What challenges does DJ Deck face in the Denver hip-hop scene?

—Building an audience is the main challenge in Denver. It can be a difficult city to grow as an artist, but collaboration and grassroots efforts are key.

Why does DJ Deck believe vinyl is important to the hip-hop culture?

—Vinyl is considered the musical instrument of hip-hop, and it played a significant role in the creation of the genre with two turntables and records to keep the beat going.

What is DJ Deck's group, Council of Word, all about?

—Council of Word is a hip-hop group that put out three records and played a vital role in the Denver hip-hop scene. DJ Deck is the last member from his era still active in the group.

00:33DJ Deck, also known as Dave Ashton, is the Denver program manager for kgnu Community Radio and a vinyl enthusiast.

02:55DJ Deck's passion for records and hip-hop started in the breakdancing era in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

05:39DJ Deck shares a personal rhyme: 'We rumble in Earth every other year, we get a 100-year flood.'

06:57DJ Deck discusses the challenges of building an audience and the importance of collaboration in grassroots movements.