Once upon a time, if you couldn't spin vinyl you weren't DJ'ing anywhere, especially in NYC where I first put in work. That attitude came from hip hop's turntablist scene, and house DJ's had to fall in line. It meant respect to the past, assurance of your fader style, and knowledge of music, but without having to announce it verbally. That attitude lasted through the 10's until stems and modules finally took the DJ. Left: Kinnelon High School Fashion Show (2000) Right: Yellin