Skratch Bastid
Script error: No such module "Infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 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)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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EPs
- The Spring Up (2013) (with Shad)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Singles
- "I Ain't Lazy" (2005) (with John Smith and Pip Skid)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- "Limoncello" (2016) (with Shad)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- "Stepchild" (2020) (with Nick Bike)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Songs We Listened to a Lot in 2012 (2013) (with Cosmo Baker)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Songs We Listened to a Lot in 2013 (2014) (with Cosmo Baker)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Songs We Listened to a Lot in 2014 (2015) (with Cosmo Baker)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Songs We Listened to a Lot in 2015 (2016) (with Cosmo Baker)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Songs We Listened to a Lot in 2016 (2017) (with Cosmo Baker)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Productions
- Buck 65 - Situation (2007)
- Shad - "Yall Know Me", "Fam Jam", "He Say She Say", "Dreams", and "Stylin" from Flying Colours (2013)
References
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External links
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