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DJ Craze at DMC 1998

I just came across this video today while I was on the Rappers I Know blog, and it's of Miami's DJ Craze doing his finals routine from the 1998 DMC championship. It's hard to believe this video is already 10 years old and Craze definitely goes in during this six...

By Jonathan Cunningham

December 16, 2008

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I just came across this video today while I was on the Rappers I Know blog, and it's of Miami's DJ Craze doing his finals routine from the 1998 DMC championship. It's hard to believe this video is already 10 years old and Craze definitely goes in during this six minute clip.

I'm not sure if he won DMC that year (does anybody know?) but the beginning is really impressive. There's a lull in the middle but he closes strong. Regardless of if you're a DJ fan or not, the video is worth watching.

--Jonathan Cunningham

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