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[DMC] · DMC World Champion Turntablist Guild1998–Present // First Asian DMC World Champion (Highest Score in DMC History, 2002)
Sendai / Tokyo, Japan · Active 1998–Present

DJ Kentaro

Real Name: Kentaro Okamoto · Handle: @djkentaro

One-Record Multi-Tempo Genre-Shifting & Ninja Tune Bass Turntablism

In 2002, representing Japan, Kentaro Okamoto made history as the first Asian DMC World DJ Champion, earning a unanimous perfect score from every judge on the panel with a breathtaking 6-minute routine performed without ever changing the two records on his platters.

“Two pieces of vinyl contain an infinite universe if you know where to drop the needle.”

4-Part Studio & Stage Hardware Blueprint

01 // Turntables & Decks
Technics SL-1200MK3D (Japan Domestic Edition)
02 // Battle or Rotary Mixer
Vestax PMC-05 Pro / Pioneer DJM-S11
03 // Sampler & Drum Machine
Custom Ninja Tune / Endeavor Dubplates
04 // Cartridges & Stylus Needles
Ortofon Concorde Scratch
Signature Turntablist & Production Techniques
No-Record-Swap 6-Minute DMC Routine33/45 RPM Pitch-Bend TransitionsOver-the-Shoulder Tonearm Drops
Essential Break Record / Masterpiece Wax
Enter (Ninja Tune, 2007) & 2002 DMC World Finals Perfect-Score Routine

Selector Telemetry & Skill Metrics

Scratching & Fader Precision99 / 100
Beat Juggling & Pocket100 / 100
Sample Chopping & Drums94 / 100
Crate Depth & Rare Breaks96 / 100
Crowd & Dancefloor Command98 / 100
Booking & Appearance Tier: $7,500+ // Global Bass & Turntablist Showcases

VERIFIED DJ Kentaro ROUTINES & SETS

DIRECT DJ & BEATMAKER SHOP // DJ KENTARO

DJ KENTARO RECORD CRATE, DRUM KITS & MERCH

Official 12-inch skipless battle records, custom Technics slipmat pairs, hardware drum kits, and heavyweight apparel from DJ Kentaro ([DMC]).

CRATE SECTION:
DJ KENTARO // SIGNATURE 12" BATTLE BREAKS & SCRATCH TOOL
12-Inch Battle Wax & Break Records$40

DJ KENTARO // SIGNATURE 12" BATTLE BREAKS & SCRATCH TOOL

Pressed on heavyweight 180g wax: DJ Kentaro's personal skipless scratch sentences, drum breaks, and tone-play scales.

DJ KENTARO // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE
MPC & SP-1200 Drum Kits & Sample Packs$49

DJ KENTARO // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE

Recorded directly through DJ Kentaro's 2x Technics SL-1200MK3D + Vestax PMC-05 Pro / Rane: punchy kicks, snapping snares, hi-hat runs, and royalty-cleared stabs.

DJ KENTARO // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR
Custom Technics Slipmats & Control Vinyl$30

DJ KENTARO // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR

Signature DJ Kentaro custom-printed glazed bottom slipmats for 12-inch Technics platters.

DJ KENTARO // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE
Heavyweight Crew & DJ Apparel$45

DJ KENTARO // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE

Boxy 280gsm combed-cotton tee featuring DJ Kentaro's Technics SL-1200MK3D (Japan Domestic Edition) & Custom Ninja Tune / Endeavor Dubplates rig diagram.