Top five turntablists

Rahul Verma|Metro11 April 2012
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With the World DMC finals in town, we bring you the world's finest decknicians (who have all won the World DMCs, so there's no place for Jazzy Jeff), which, as with most lists, you could spend hours in the pub arguing over.

1. Craze

The only turntablist to win three consecutive years (1998-2000), Miami's effervescent Craze (pictured) was named as one of America's leading entertainers by Time magazine in 2001, alongside Ang Lee, Sean Penn and The Roots. One question: what does he do with three pairs of gold turntables?

2. Qbert

The winner in 1992 and 1993, and the definitive turntablist to many a hip hop head. He took the notion of decks as an instrument to a whole new level, forming a group with Mixmaster Mike and Apollo. He's also responsible for cult film Wave Twister, for which he created the soundtrack before any filming.

3. Kentaro

The current champion, who will not be defending his crown, hails from Japan. He recorded the highest score in the World DMCs, with a perfect score from 15 of the 16 judges.

4. A-Trak

This 15-year-old Canadian is the youngest winner (1997). He's part of turntable supergroups The Allies (with Craze) and Invisbl Skratch Piklz.

5. Ca$h Money

Proper old school: he won the title in 1988 and - although his skills are considered a little dated - no scratch DJ can deny his influence on the art of turntablism; and he's still a sight to behold.

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