Some artists are known for their paintings. Some are known for their sculptures. Some artists are known for their films. And then some are known for trick mixing, beat juggling, and double time scratching. Enter Paul Skratch (aka Pluskratch), one of the DJs who brought dramatic dignity to the Turntablist scene in Canada. Born and raised in Vancouver, Paul started DJing in 1998, progressing into battling in 1999. His interest in learning how the entertainment industry works led him to use his education in music business, marketing and advertising, and web/graphic design to launch a career where he could materialize his creative visions.




He has cemented his reputation as a major player in DJ battlegrounds, using the turntables to express his creativity. Paul's massive talent - the same talent which has been earning him DJ competition titles over the years and the same talent which has continually been taking his career to new heights.




Dubbed as an exciting scratch DJ to watch, it is undeniable to feel the emotion and energy that Paul Skratch puts into his cuts. It is no wonder it¹s a pleasure to witness this artist at work because he has a way to manipulate even the simplest of sounds, giving it a whole new life.

"I'm always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning... Every day I find something creative to do with my life."
- MILES DAVIS

"You can practice to learn a technique, but I'm more interested in conceiving of something in the moment."
- HERBIE HANCOCK

Few of the groups & artists that Paul has opened up for: Cut Chemist, Mike Relm, DJ Q-Bert, De La Soul, DJ Z-Trip, Kid Koala, M.I.A., DJ Krush, Jedi Mind Tricks, Prince Paul, Ghetto Concept, DJ Jam, DJ Whokid, Killa Kela, Roc Raida, Clinton Sparks, Shortkut, ?uestlove, Talib Kweli, Quest Crew, Far East Movement

Competition accomplishments: 2004 Whistler Technics DMC Champion & 2005 Vancouver Technics DMC Champion

THE VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL reviews: "Paul Belen is the Festival's ranking scratch DJ. He's an improvisor, a percussive thriller and he adds his skills as an improviser to create lead lines, rhythms and harmonies".

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