SCRATCH
Etablished in 1996 by original team members Matt Smooth, Rob Mac and Jonnie Lyle, Scratch quickly became a leading player promoting hip hop culture across the UK. A dynamic approach was taken to include all forms of street culture including rapping, djing, breakdancing and street art. Over the years Scratch has played host to many of the most influencial dj’s and artist’s from around the world, both leading and underground names, including: The Pharcyde, The Roots, De La Soul, Doug E Fresh, Grand Master Flash, Biz Markie, Roots Manuva, Skinny Man, Plus One, TY, Macy Gray, People Under The Stairs, Pete Rock, Mos Def, Eminem...and a zillion others.
Scratch Vol.1 was released in 2001 to high acclaim on the famous Rawkus label based in NYC, it was their first UK release. The Scratch legacy is still living strong - fresh, fly, bold and wild - with thanks to the extended family: Richy Pitch, Billy Bizniz, Ritchie Ruftone, Tomski, Tukka and the Swedish Gangster. Scratch runs a monthly residency in London and Gothenburg in Sweden.
