Legends of the Dancefloor: DJ Craze – 2000 DMC

Legends of the Dancefloor: DJ Craze – 2000 DMC

How DJ Craze Took Turntablism to New Heights and Secured His Second DMC World Title.

By the time DJ Craze stepped onto the DMC World Championship stage in 2000, he wasn’t just a competitor—he was the reigning king. The defending champion. The one to beat. And if anyone thought his 1999 performance was a once-in-a-lifetime display of skill, they were about to get a serious wake-up call.

This wasn’t just a title defence. It was a masterclass. A statement.

From the moment Craze touched the decks, it was obvious that he had levelled up yet again. He wasn’t just showcasing turntablism—he was bending it to his will. Where others saw limitations, he saw possibilities, and in 2000, he took his already ridiculous technical ability and sharpened it into something even more dangerous.

His beat juggling? Insanely tight. His scratches? Sharper than a razor. But what truly set this set apart was the way he controlled the entire atmosphere of the room. Craze wasn’t just executing routines—he was performing, playing with expectations, and keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats.

One of the defining moments of the set was his use of humour. The ability to make people laugh while delivering mind-bending technical routines? That was Craze’s secret weapon. He toyed with the audience, throwing in unexpected samples, breaking down rhythms in ways that seemed impossible, and making turntablism feel not just impressive, but fun. He wasn’t just battling; he was entertaining.

But make no mistake—beneath the showmanship was a lethal level of skill. His transitions were impossibly smooth, his control over tempo was effortless, and his ability to switch styles mid-routine kept even the most seasoned heads in awe. This was more than a victory lap. This was a complete evolution of what he’d done the year before.

By the time the final seconds of his set played out, there was no doubt left in anyone’s mind. DJ Craze wasn’t just winning titles—he was redefining what it meant to be a champion. He took the crown for the second year in a row, cementing his place in history as one of the greatest turntablists to ever do it.

Two titles down, but Craze was far from finished. The legacy was just getting started.

Read about DJ Craze’s 1999 DMC Championship-winning set Here.