Dj Rafik, 2007

Dj Rafik, 6 times Dj-World-Champion ! rafik

Dj Rafik

Rafik provides us with a story that can hang with our average fairytales.
Miniature pianist creating havoc in the neighborhood at the age of three goes award winner by the age of six, speed metal drummer by the age of 8, club-rocker by the age of 14 and ultimately six time world dj champion* by the age of 25.

Ten years of craft and experience combined with a genuine passion for contemporary culture have transformed this still young and notably handsome man into an institution.
Rafik has toured the world from Europe to the US to Asia and back. He played memorable sets at FABRIC (London), WATERGATE (Berlin), PUNK (Beijing), VOLAR (Hong Kong), REX (Paris), APOLLO (London) and more.

He has shared the stage and gained praise from the likes of SOULWAX, DIPLO, MAJOR LAZER, BOYS NOIZE, LOCO DICE, A-TRAK, J-DILLA, WU-TANG and Q-Bert.
This life full of music and the years of international club experience combined with the craft and showmanship of a World Champion guarantee highly unique and eclectic sets, combining club smashing blends from house and electro to rock, hip hop, dubstep and dancehall – all spiced up with the finesse of a champion.

Dj I-Emerge, 2004

Dj I Emerge scratchin & cuttin in up.




DJing
Merge began to enter DJ battles, and was known for his aggression and technique.
Shortly after winning the 2002 ITF US Advancements, Merge was inducted into the respected DJ crew - the 5th Platoon.
In 2002, he became active at the Scratch DJ Academy, a DJ school in New York founded by the late Jam Master Jay.[5] Merge became Head Professor, developing the curriculum now taught in the scratch/juggling class.

Championships
From 2002-2005, Merge won 35 DJ battles. Since 2002, Merge has won 10 national titles and 5 world titles, more titles in 3 years than any other DJ. He has won every prominent US title, becoming America's top DJ in 2003 and 2004 at Guitar Center's annual Spinoff.

World champion
Merge has really gained world championship titles in every world DJ competition.
He won the 2004 2005 DMC World Championship in his 2nd year of participation in the competition, ending a four year hiatus of American winners. He became the 7th American to wear the DMC World championship crown, after DJ Cheese, Roc Raida, Mix Master Mike, DJ Cash Money, Q-Bert and Craze.
2004 2005 DMC World DJ Championships World DJ Championship. The 2004 championships took place on Sunday 5 September 2004 at Carling Apollo Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom.
2005 DMC World DJ Championships World DJ Championship.[7] The 2005 championships took place on Monday 26 September 2005 at Hammersmith Palais, London, United Kingdom.