Skratch Bastid - David Bowie Tribute "Let's Dance" routine

RIP David Bowie.
Late night in the studio... took a break from working on a new mix to check my feeds... only to find it flooded with news that the legendary David Bowie has passed. Lots can be said & written to eulogize prolific artists like him, but I think the most appropriate way for a DJ to celebrate my favourite artists is by sharing their music. So how about a little routine?
1983's "Let's Dance" was produced by David himself & Nile Rodgers (from Chic, recently featured on Daft Punk's 'Get Lucky'), and was Bowie's biggest song to date, 20 years into his career. The guy never stopped creating -- he stayed recording and collaborating with artists like Arcade Fire & LCD Soundsystem over the last decade, and even put out an album two days ago, before his untimely passing. If that's not motivation as an artist, I don't know what is. So this one's for you, David -- a tribute, just having some fun with a dancefloor smash that has always been a favourite to double copies of while keeping people moving. Don't mind the smilin', I can't help it. Rest easy...
A recorded version can be found here, in my David Bowie megamix for The Strombo Show: www.mixcloud.c...
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[@arancienne]

I never thought I'd hear a chopped and screwed David Bowie song, gave me goosebumps! great job And R.I.P to the legend.

[@arancienne]

***** Well it is "chopped" at least. You probably don't even know what chopped and screwed is.

[@arancienne]

***** Look, I don't know what your problem is but whatever, it's your problem not mine.

[@andyopy]

I'm a purist when it comes to music and especially Bowie and this song inparticular since I heard it at 19 for the first time walking into a nightclub one of the magic moments of my music loving life. What you have done to this track is truly amazing and watching you work was mesmerizing, when you put the 12" single cover up at the end I don't mind telling you you brought a 51yr old man to tears, wonderful work Im sure the man himself will be nodding and smiling in approval.

[@DJDLS]

your comment made me tear up too

[@FantasticCamilo]

Babe you must be old now. I Love that Song its a nice catwalk track

[@deckearns]

I love this comment. I also totally understand this feeling. Thank you. ❤️

[@deckearns]

@David hill ... No need man. Just no need.

[@deckearns]

@David hill..without your comment you would be correct .

[@2eleven]

Absolutely awesome. You are watching it as it happens. No tricks. No effects. No gimickery. Just 2 records played with instintictive talent. I watch it over and over again knowing how he does it but still with pure amazement that it's actually happening in front of my eyes. Ty DB and Ty SB

[@AndresRuizHi-Techchina]

This guy is pure quality... RIP DAVID...

[@soadchick7102]

absolutely amazing. wish it was longer. thanks for this.

[@thatwasmyeviltwin6847]

+aria heap I second that.

[@zipz8423]

Best fucking tribute to Bowie of them all, I think he would have liked it too. Nice one Skratch, you just "get it".

[@tenelevenwesley5119]

"I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring." -D.B. Bowie impacted us all, and we are better today for it. Mad respect SB, keep pushing the envelope...great tribute.

[@vishalsaini7282]

Last night this DJ saved my life. R.I.P. David Bowie. May his music live on forever and I'm sure he's dancing away right now!! Awesome tribute seen so far.

[@holgerschink1341]

The best and funktiest dance hit ever made.

[@Netstryke]

This was absolutely beautiful! thank you for that heartfelt tribute in your own unique style.

[@Thefugindad]

Absolutely brilliant and 🔥 How is this not at least 10 minutes long and how the hell am I four years late to the party?

[@VizualBandit]

Never too late to party man🥳🕺🏾

[@ericreyes7800]

🤣😂😂👏👏👏👍

[@dstadt71]

100% agree!!!!

[@replaythepast]

I’m thinking the same thing

[@ronereing]

@@replaythepast He did this literally the day after Bowie died. At the time it was stunning now its essential. Bowie would have loved it.

[@kellyirwin1435]

You can see it in his face after how many takes at that 1-minute Mark priceless

[@ballsnotrequired]

life simply can't be the same..We COULD BE HEROS...he will and is MINE

[@apollojeffshow]

This is a perfect tribute to one of the most influential musician / song writer/ singer/ and off cores actor of all don't think we Brits could have asked for more. I'm speaking g for the world when I say this He will be missed RIP Bowie

[@sallycrangle4626]

ABSOLUTE genius! I just wish it was longer! RIP the greatest musical legend of all time xxx

[@jeffking29]

It's July 10th 2024 and this is still awesome!!

[@Lapinchenata]

amazing!!! bumping this while washing dishes. miss you Bowie!

[@basshead8555]

The more I watch this guy the more ruthless he gets. Love how he can mix all kinds of genres. Great stuff as always.

[@zoieaohizep890]

Great tribute to a wonderful talent who will surely be missed,,,David Bowie!!!

[@ReneeKnightYogaRani]

Bowing to Bowie, Namaste!

[@imwest]

Awesome!

[@jeffking29]

And yes it's 2019 and this is still the best EVER!!!!! :-)

[@8mu-]

Perfect!

[@MrLouisfine]

What a great tribute to Bowie. Thank you.

[@JeremyClow]

I could watch this a thousand times and never get bored. Truly a one-of-a-kind artist.

[@danp832]

Awesome job with juggle. David would be proud brotha!!!

[@geraldlaurens6987]

Excellent, excellent, excellent, excellent, excellent, excellent, la la la let's dance

[@Talon68]

Why can I not stop watching this!?!?! Awesome tribute!!! And OMG dude....you have proper skills!! Respect

[@nicholasanderson9019]

Sick mix, listening in my home in Brixton. David Bowie's home he was born in is on the road parallel to mine, legend!

[@afrojunior5281]

Truly amazing man, I can't stop listening to this and the original! You should really make a full version if this dude. I need more

[@Rinalthelis]

Outstanding. Thank you!

[@JumboWiniata]

Thank You for sharing you gift and talent

[@6198659430]

My new standard for playing this song! SB thanks for this...David Bowie RIP.

[@jebitronretrickstoschbot8639]

Wow. That was very smooth and precise. I don't care if it was short. It was a tribute. I loved it. RIP DB.

[@CONSCIOUSMINDED]

Added to my scratching playlist.

[@nayahri]

OMG, I need at least four more minutes of that.

[@ienjoyhoagies]

This is all that is good and right in the world.

[@kantarjiev]

This provided a much needed smile today. I can't thank you enough. I've been blasting this all day long ... and like others, I just wish it was longer. Such a great tune, and such mad skilz, in a stunning combination.

[@zoieaohizep890]

Skratch bastid ROCKED David Bowies " Let's dance!!!, classic hit,,, awesome DJ skills,,,,keep rocking bro

[@smashdad1]

Perfect. Just perfect. Thank you very, VERY, much for this.

[@jusepetarantino8000]

BRUTAL!!!

[@ryaneccles8756]

Take a bow.. too much swag.. love it

[@thorkell2382]

Please make this longer🙏🏽❤️

[@HD_RAVEN]

That was awesome.

[@ukjedi40]

never really been into skratch but just came across your video tribute to bowie and have to say what a fantastic tribute in your own unique way, gave me goose bumps, brilliant.

[@joecairo1]

BRILLIANT mate... just BRILLIANT!!! ~ Cheers

[@Bernievids]

Made me dance

[@hot4futureyears2come]

Very nice. tight control as always

[@weaselkenievil]

Aw beautiful, just beautiful

[@moheka30]

Thank you brother, beautiful tribute - my Mum, if she were alive would have been heart broken to hear of the legend passing away

[@Purojannu]

That cocky smirk at around 1.20 is by far the best thing i’ve seen all quarantine.

[@user-ws3nn5ri9h]

Talented, nice one!

[@J0HNWICK]

Your smilin is good. If David hear your Scratching and maybe see your smilin, he smiles too. Music is the life from you both.

[@hughjears1708]

Pure and utter skill Man

[@geomalmos]

dude. this tears my heart out. i really like you gave the proper reverence to bowie. EXCELLENT work, man!

[@dannyjackson9351]

Even 8 years on, this routine lives inside my head rent free. I have tried to recreate this on my Rane One multiple times, but I'm just a simpleton! The fact you only have 167k subs to me is criminal!

[@paullecomtenz]

TBH Can't watch this respectful & joyous mix without the eyes watering & a huge bloody smile on my face. You legend!

[@krisskilong]

Wow! Really nice tribute. Really good job. From France. Bravo l'ami.

[@edwintorres5864]

Heartfelt tribute, man! Thank You. RIP Bowie. Truly a legend.

[@igielek3]

RIP David Bowie. Great Job

[@raser67]

A cultural icon has been lost and luckily through media of all kinds his works will live on. Paul you have added another work of art to the gallery of Bowie. Cheers sir and keep doing what you do so the rest of us can continually go Holy Shit !

[@adeclorley1946]

homage at its best...amazing tribute.

[@deangeller3794]

That flow is fuckin killer man! Not long enough. Love it! Can't get enough Bowie..................

[@dopeydonut124]

This was just.. wow this was awesome.

[@timothyboudreau9525]

Bowie was indeed a true artist. Thanks Bastid. great.

[@heroicrockstar]

Absolutely flawless 🤘

[@adrianvondanger]

well done, dude! great way to celebrate the life of such a prolific and amazing human. RIP Bowie

[@replaythepast]

Incredible display of skill. If only I could do what you do.

[@johnburns2799]

Great video...........I think Bowie would have loved it. And can I say Scratch is a humpy looker!!!! Talent.

[@alexbakermault2922]

+1 - what he said. plus he was born the same day Elvis was so yeah, big loss and much respect for you.

[@jamesrbrindle]

Frikkin awesome routine

[@MrAsrgr]

Simply amazing, what a fantastic tribute!

[@gridley47]

Damn! That's it!. Dope

[@derickserrano]

Beautiful, I have chills!

[@funkykoval1925]

You are Dude! R.I.P.

[@01phantomx]

Amazing

[@petrawier318]

Well done!

[@CanalLoveToArt]

Thnak you for you short but great dedication. Congratulations.

[@pentangeli74]

Well done. RIP David Bowie.

[@richardlongo9870]

Thank you!

[@Tina-marie]

I remember when you did this and came to find it today still gives me goosepimples

[@richmck007]

BIG respect to you! Shame it was not longer!!!

[@guy2726]

Brilliant, utterly on the spot

[@ericharrington3790]

It was truly an incredible tribute! Thanks Brother.

[@jeffking29]

It's April 17th 2023 and this is still awesome!!

[@richardmauroricchiuti9350]

Thank you.

[@geomalmos]

one of the best things i have ever heard and seen. i appreciate your reverence to bowie, that was super-nice, bro! fantastic work on your timing (and showmanship!)

[@jlodreman]

Thanks for this great tribute. My respect.

[@CanadianBaldGuy]

If this doesn't scream out "do a full remix of the song", I don't know what will. LOVE a good remix that pays tribute to the original and doesn't just throw scratches and beats in there for no reason. Kudos!!

[@thatwasmyeviltwin6847]

+Canadian BaldGuy Couldn't agree more.

[@petrafl5384]

this was an awsome mini tribute to this man thank you!!

[@alexroswell4146]

you rocked this!!!!

[@toasttoasted3492]

Utterly insanely amazing

[@Akumaa2000]

Why am I 6yrs late hearing this, I love David Bowie…this mix was awesome as hell, good stuff scratch bastid. 😎✌🏾

[@sethcragan6908]

this needed to last much longer....flawless.

[@Perservere]

BEYOND AMAZING!

[@hovnarren]

Monster mix of a legend !

[@hillarytran1240]

OMG, that's it??? I really liked it and wanted to see where'd you go even more with the song! Keep it up! But rest in peace David Bowie..

[@jamiephillips7529]

Dude! So good! absolutely perfect!

[@thewomanwithnohead]

Amazing style, very creative and original, loved it !

[@odedfried-gaon2880]

tasteful respectful.... bravo!!!