Skratch Bastid
Skratch Bastid performing in 2008
Background information
Birth namePaul Murphy
Born (1982-09-02) September 2, 1982
OriginBedford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active2001–present
LabelsFirst Things First
Websitewww.skratchbastid.com

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.[2]

Early life

Skratch Bastid was born Paul Murphy[3] on September 2, 1982.[4] He is originally from Bedford, Nova Scotia.[3] In high school, he played euphonium.[5]

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.[6] 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,[6] 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.[2] 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

  • Taking Care of Business (2005) (with John Smith and Pip Skid)
  • Spin Cycle (2015) (with Afiara String Quartet)

EPs

  • The Spring Up (2013) (with Shad)

Singles

  • "I Ain't Lazy" (2005) (with John Smith and Pip Skid)
  • "Limoncello" (2016) (with Shad)
  • "Stepchild" (2020) (with Nick Bike)

Mixtapes

  • Blazin' (2003)
  • Better Ask Somebody (2004)
  • Get Up! (2007)
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed (2008)
  • 110% (2009)
  • The Entertainer (2011)
  • Soul Sisters, Stand Up! (2012) (with The Gaff)
  • Songs We Listened to a Lot in 2012 (2013) (with Cosmo Baker)
  • Songs We Listened to a Lot in 2013 (2014) (with Cosmo Baker)
  • Songs We Listened to a Lot in 2014 (2015) (with Cosmo Baker)
  • Songs We Listened to a Lot in 2015 (2016) (with Cosmo Baker)
  • Songs We Listened to a Lot in 2016 (2017) (with Cosmo Baker)

Productions

References

  1. ↑ Fawcett, Thomas (March 15, 2013). "Review: Skratch Bastid & the Gaff". The Austin Chronicle. Archived from the original on August 17, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  2. 1 2 Acharya, Neil (March 2010). "Skratch Bastid - Music School". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on March 30, 2010. Retrieved April 25, 2010.
  3. 1 2 MacDonald-Dupuis, Natasha (July 16, 2015). "Skratch Bastid Launches Skratch School, His 'How-to DJ Lessons' Video Series". Vice. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  4. ↑ Skratch Bastid (September 2, 2020). "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. Archived from the original on September 2, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  5. ↑ Crawford, Trish (May 21, 2015). "Afiara Quartet creates new Music with DJ Skratch Bastid". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on November 1, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  6. 1 2 Ferreira, Susana (June 2005). "Skratch Bastid Steps Up". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on June 24, 2008. Retrieved April 25, 2010.
  7. ↑ Murphy, Sarah (February 2, 2016). "The Weeknd, Drake and Justin Bieber Lead 2016 Juno Nominees". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on March 7, 2019. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  8. ↑ Lam, Erica (December 13, 2011). "Red Bull Thre3Style Behind-the-Scenes". The Style Spy. Archived from the original on August 17, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  9. ↑ Li, Christina (May 25, 2017). "Hey, DJs: Skratch Bastid and Cosmo Baker". SF Weekly. Archived from the original on September 4, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Star Wars DJ Imperial March (Full Set) - Skratch Bastid". YouTube. September 19, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
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