There are three ways to learn how to DJ:
Read
On The Record, the how-to guide by NYLON’s own Luke Crisell.
Become best friends with Samantha Ronson.
Win this week’s Freebie Friday.
If the third option sounds easiest, you’re in luck: We’re giving away a copy of
DJ Hero, the brand new game from the makers of
Guitar Hero.
Just like the ax-wielding version,
DJ Hero promises to turn even the clumsiest of partiers into a turntable wiz. You’ll master crossfading, sampling, and scratching, all while playing songs by everyone from Daft Punk to Gwen Stefani.
We’ve got one Playstation 3 version of
DJ Hero sitting in our office, but not for long—for a chance to win, just enter your contact info
here. Then ponder whether you’d rather play Grandmaster Flash or DJ Shadow while you’re standing behind the decks.
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
Visit
djhero.com for more info about the game.