Concrete Hustle Online Hip Hop Battles

We have been a key player in supporting and sustaining the hip hop scene in Vancouver since early 2000’s, playing a massive role in shaping the sound, energy, and creativity of the community.

Aug 5 – Aug 12

The Battle

Concrete Hustle: DJ Battle going down this week with special guest judge @matthealien 🛸 Prize is a custom Traktorino mixer from @underdogmodshop 

The Winner

DJ Finals was 🔥 @elstatiko 🇬🇧 Vs @dj.a.k.a 🇹🇷 Mucho love to both competitors and to DJ A.K.A for the win 🏆

The Prize

The Traktorino is a low-cost, DIY MIDI controller for DJs. It can control any software that accepts MIDI, such as Traktor, Serato, or Ableton Live.


June 24 – July 1

The Battle

Concrete Hustle Beat Battle:
DJ Battle 🔥 This weeks special guest host/judge is @hedspin (Red Bull Thre3style world champion/Toronto) 💥

The Winner

Concrete Hustle: DJ battle (finals) @dj.a.k.a Vs @deejay_kitsos Big shout outs to both competitors for a crazy battle & Kitsos for the win 🏆

The Prize

This the tiniest UMS Portable Keychain Fader. With a petite dimension of 7cm x 3cm x 1.5cm, this fader is extremely mobile.


May 6 – May 13

The Battle

Concrete Hustle Beat Battle:
Hosted & judged by @freshkils
Prizes include $100 + “mod controller”

The Winner

Big shout outs to our winner @heybombay1 , 2nd place @diggykratezmuzik and all 16 producers who competed! 

The Prize

This fun little MIDI Controller is a stripped down version of the Mega series powered by Arduino Uno R3.


April 27 – May 1

The Battle

Excited to start up our first DJ battle today with guest host/judge @vekked 💥 To enter send in one minute clips (open styles & filmed this week) to the Concrete Hustle page… Prize is $100 + set of portable turntables from @underdogmodshop 

The Winner

S/o to all the contestants that joined and for @concrete_hustle_4elements Dj battle! S/o to the dudes Emotionz & Twist for putting it on and the homie @vekked
for judging!

The Prize

For first prize winner, UMS is giving away a DIY 7″ Portable Turntable Kit. This turntable is a perfect blank canvas for scratch enthusiasts who likes to customize turntables without spending big bucks.