Master of the Mix

{{Short description|American reality television series}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2016}}

{{Infobox television

| image = Master of the Mix logo.jpg

| caption =

| runtime = 30 minutes (2010–2012)
60 minutes (2013)

| creator = Karl Carter
Kembo Tom
David Tapscott

| director = Michael McQuarn

| executive_producer = Karl Carter
Kembo Tom
Darius Evans
Ben Silverman
Eric Chin
David Tapscott
Tiffany Trigg

| producer = Ben Silverman

| writer = Michael McQuarn
Kembo Tom
Alex Morgan

| presenter = Just Blaze
Amanda Seales

| judges = Kid Capri
Amber Rose
Vikter Duplaix
Mia Moretti
Ben Maddahi

| company = Electus
GTM
Viacom International

| country = United States

| network = Centric (2010–2012)
VH1 (2013)

| first_aired = {{start date|2010|11|3}}

| last_aired = {{end date|2013|6|3}}{{cite web|title=Master of the Mix|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/showatch/master-of-the-mix/}}

| num_seasons = 3

| num_episodes = 28

| list_episodes =

}}

Master of the Mix is a reality television series and DJ competition. The 2010 season of the show had eight episodes and seven DJs. The show was hosted by Just Blaze and judged by Kid Capri. Biz Markie was a regular guest. The contestants were DJ Jazzy Joyce, Rich Medina, Vikter Duplaix, DJ Scratch, DJ Rap, DJ Revolution, and DJ Mars. The show aired half-hour episodes on Wednesday nights on the Centric television network with encore Saturday airings on BET.{{cite web|url=http://www.masterofthemix.com/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040412052024/http://masterofthemix.com/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 12, 2004|title=Master of the Mix|accessdate=November 15, 2010|publisher=Smirnoff}} The show, which debuted on November 3, 2010, is presented by Smirnoff.{{cite web|url=http://theurbandaily.com/music/jbarrow/master-of-the-mix-djs-explain-why-they-risked-reputations-for-reality-show-video/|title="Master Of The Mix" DJs Explain Why They Risked Reputations For Reality Show [VIDEO]|accessdate=November 15, 2010|date=November 4, 2010|publisher=The Urban Daily}}

Ben Silverman announced in September 2010 that his production company, Electus, in partnership with branded entertainment agency GTM, would produce the show with financing from Diageo, parent of Smirnoff.{{cite web|url=http://www.thewrap.com/media/column-post/silverman-creative-community-partner-advertisers-early-and-often-21048|title=Silverman's Electus to Produce DJ Show With Smirnoff, for BET|accessdate=November 15, 2010|date=September 21, 2010|work=The Wrap|author=Lang, Brent}} The private screening premier on was held in New York City on November 2 and was attended by various luminaries in the Hip Hop music industry such as Grandmaster Flash.{{cite web|url=http://greasyguide.com/33480/photos-smirnoff-master-of-the-mix-nyc-screening-launch-party/|title=PHOTOS: SMIRNOFF Master of the Mix NYC Screening & Launch Party|accessdate=November 15, 2010|date=November 4, 2010|work=Greasy Guide}}

The seven competitors have various wide-ranging experiences. Some have Grammy Award nomination; others have sold millions of albums; some have worked with some of the most popular current recording artists in the world. Among the DJs are the DJs of the Rock Steady Crew and EPMD. During the series the DJs compete in various challenges at venues across the world and most episodes will have eliminations.{{cite web|url=http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/tv-programming/27999.html|title=SMIRNOFF launching reality show on Centric, BET|accessdate=November 16, 2010|date=October 4, 2010|work=Radio Business Report|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101107172253/http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/tv-programming/27999.html|archive-date=November 7, 2010|url-status=dead}} The surviving DJ who is chosen as "Master of the Mix" will win the sponsorship of Smirnoff as their official DJ at international Smirnoff-sponsored events for an entire year. The total value of the prize package, which includes custom-made Smirnoff bottle is $250,000.{{cite web|url=http://gantdaily.com/2010/10/27/centric-tv-and-smirnoff-have-tv-contest-master-of-the-mix/|title=Centric TV And Smirnoff Have TV Contest "Master Of The Mix"|accessdate=November 16, 2010|date=October 27, 2010|publisher=GantDaily.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723094620/http://gantdaily.com/2010/10/27/centric-tv-and-smirnoff-have-tv-contest-master-of-the-mix/|archive-date=July 23, 2011|url-status=dead}}

Season 1 (2010)

The season begins in Miami, Florida at a posh residence.{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978572806|title=New Series: Master of the Mix Searches for the UltimateMVP DJ|accessdate=November 16, 2010|date=October 4, 2010|author=Boris, Cynthia|work=Gather|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114185128/http://entertainment.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978572806|archive-date=November 14, 2010|url-status=dead}} Although there was a competition, 3 DJs were eliminated in the first episode. In the second week, DJ Dimepiece was eliminated in a challenge at a Las Vegas club where the DJ's competed without being able to see the audience.

=Contestants=

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
DJ{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/masterofthemix/masterofthemix_cast.htm?wbc_purpose=Basic&WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished&Referrer={626141EB-9CF7-463E-92C7-6F31C8698895}|title=Master of the Mix Cast|accessdate=November 3, 2010|publisher=Black Entertainment Television}}

! Status

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Scratch|DJ Scratch}}

|style="background:#FFFF7F"|{{sort|7|Winner}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|Vikter|Duplaix|Vikter Duplaix}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|6|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|Rich|Medina|Rich Medina}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|5|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Jazzy Joyce|DJ Jazzy Joyce}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|4|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Rap|DJ Rap}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|3|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Mars|DJ Mars}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|2|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Revolution|DJ Revolution}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|1|Eliminated}}

=Episodes=

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No.TitleOriginal airdateCode
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{{Episode list

|Title=Crash Course

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|11|3}}

|ProdCode= 101

|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=The competition to name the top DJ kicks off in the premiere of this series hosted by Just Blaze and featuring Kid Capri as a judge.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=I Choose

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|11|10}}

|ProdCode= 102

|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=The DJs react to crowds without being able to see them.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Crate Challenge

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|11|17}}

|ProdCode= 103

|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=The DJs add personal touches to their sets in Miami.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Yacht Challenge

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|11|24}}

|ProdCode= 104

|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=The DJs perform on a yacht.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Scratch Challenge

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|12|1}}

|ProdCode= 105

|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=The DJs have a scratch-off in New York City.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Alternative Music Challenge

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|12|8}}

|ProdCode= 106

|EpisodeNumber=6

|ShortSummary=The DJs perform for a different type of crowd than usual.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Remix Challenge

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|12|15}}

|ProdCode= 107

|EpisodeNumber=7

|ShortSummary=The DJs spin their own music.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=The Finale London: Hero vs. Hero Challenge

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|12|22}}

|ProdCode= 108

|EpisodeNumber=8

|ShortSummary=Vikter Duplaix and DJ Scratch battle it out to determine who will be the champion. Winner, DJ Scratch.

}}

Season 2 (2011–2012)

The season begins with auditions in Los Angeles, California, Houston, Texas, Miami, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, New York City, New York and Detroit, Michigan.

=Contestants=

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
DJ{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/photo-gallery/lpgoyp/master-of-the-mix-season-2-meet-the-djs/qjyf57|title=Meet the DJs|access-date=November 3, 2011|publisher=Black Entertainment Television}}

! Status

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|P|D.J.P}}

|style="background:#FFFF7F"|{{sort|11|Winner}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|M-Squared|DJ M-Squared}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|10|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Yonny|DJ Yonny}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|9|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|K-Sly|DJ K-Sly}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|8|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|Energizer|Tha DJ|Energizer Tha DJ}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|7|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|Jamieson|Hill|Jamieson Hill}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|6|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Mell Starr|DJ Mell Starr}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|5|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Total Eclipse|DJ Total Eclipse}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|4|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Nicole Leone|DJ Nicole Leone}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|3|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Wicked|DJ Wicked}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|2|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Supastar|DJ Supastar}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|1|Eliminated}}

=Episodes=

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No.TitleOriginal airdateCode
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{{Episode list

|Title=Auditions

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|11|5}}

|ProdCode= 201

|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=Season 2 kicks off with auditions to find the 10 best DJs.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Fluffed

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|11|12}}

|ProdCode= 202

|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=In Season 2's inaugural test, some of the DJs display their talents on a rooftop in Hollywood.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Whipped

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|11|19}}

|ProdCode= 203

|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=The DJ battle continues in Hollywood when the second contingent of contestants try to prove their talents.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Blind

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|11|26}}

|ProdCode= 204

|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=The DJs spin their magic in North Carolina. On the flip side, one DJ is accused of possibly cheating.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Go-Go

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|12|3}}

|ProdCode= 205

|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=The DJs face the music by competing in Washington, D.C., and performing with the go-go funk band Rare Essence.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=House

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|12|10}}

|ProdCode= 206

|EpisodeNumber=6

|ShortSummary=The contestants breeze into Chicago and are tasked to spin at a house-music party for music figure Ron Trent. And a surprise twist awaits the DJs during elimination.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Scratch

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|12|17}}

|ProdCode= 207

|EpisodeNumber=7

|ShortSummary=A scratch challenge ensues in New York City, but one DJ seemingly sets out to avoid the test.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Rock the Boat

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2011|12|24}}

|ProdCode= 208

|EpisodeNumber=8

|ShortSummary=The DJs return to Los Angeles to rock the boat. They wage a spin-and-scratch battle on a boat, but rolling waves and a mighty wind make the challenge that much more difficult.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Final Challenge

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|1|7}}

|ProdCode= 209

|EpisodeNumber=9

|ShortSummary=The remaining DJs square off in the final challenge by showcasing their talents at the biggest bash of the season. Rapper Wiz Khalifa appears.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Master Finale

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2012|1|14}}

|ProdCode= 210

|EpisodeNumber=10

|ShortSummary=The winning DJ is named in the Season 2 finale, which features a reunion and a review of the season. The winner scores $250,000. Winner, DJ P.

}}

Season 3 (2013)

The season begins with final auditions at Club Frequency in Miami, Florida.

=Contestants=

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
DJ{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/master_of_the_mix/cast.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408034613/http://www.vh1.com/shows/master_of_the_mix/cast.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 8, 2013|title=Cast Bios|accessdate=April 1, 2013|publisher=VH1}}

! Status

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Jayceeoh|DJ Jayceeoh}}

|style="background:#FFFF7F"|{{sort|19|Winner}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Incrediboi|DJ Incrediboi}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|18|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|Chris|Karns|Chris Karns}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|17|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Loczi|DJ Loczi}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|16|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Dynamix|DJ Dynamix}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|15|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Fly Guy|DJ Fly Guy}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|14|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|Brian|Dawe|DJ Brian Dawe}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|13|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Tina T|DJ Tina T}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|12|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Dimepiece|DJ Dimepiece}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|11|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Royale|DJ Royale}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|10|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|B-Hen|DJ B-Hen}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|9|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Hôhme|Hôhme}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|8|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Lisa Pittman|DJ Lisa Pittman}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|7|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Obscene|DJ Obscene}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|6|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|PM|DJ PM}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|5|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Asha|DJ Asha}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|4|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Excel|DJ Excel}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|3|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|Infa Red|DJ Infa Red}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|2|Eliminated}}

style="text-align:left;"|{{sortname|DJ|I-Dee|DJ I-Dee}}

|style="background:#FFCCCC"|{{sort|1|Eliminated}}

=Episodes=

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No.TitleOriginal airdateCode
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{{Episode list

|Title=Auditions

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|1}}

|ProdCode= 301

|EpisodeNumber=1

|ShortSummary=It's day one of the competition and it's already surprise elimination day. The DJs arrive in Miami and are automatically told that they aren't all really finalists; they will have to compete today to receive a spot in the final 12. After they find out this shocking news, they are all taken to the bar back where they will wait until their name is called to go into the club and fight for a chance to stay in the competition.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Shake It Up

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|9}}

|ProdCode= 302

|EpisodeNumber=2

|ShortSummary=In the second episode, the DJs all get assigned three songs that they have to incorporate into their three-minute sets: a crowd favorite, a song that's rarely heard and a song that's difficult to work into a set. What happens when the judges deliberate and have to eliminate someone from the competition?

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Hip Hop

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|16}}

|ProdCode= 303

|EpisodeNumber=3

|ShortSummary=The hip hop challenge divides the group: some of the DJs are excited to show off their hip hop knowledge while others simply hope to get through the day and slide by into the round. Fortunately for all the DJs guest judge Cut Chemist is on hand to share his hip hop expertise.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Speak With Your Hands

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|23}}

|ProdCode= 304

|EpisodeNumber=4

|ShortSummary=The DJs hit the workshop to prepare a set that shares the story of their life. The DJs share their family roots, life struggles and more in a rousing and moving day of competition.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Ode to Miami

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|4|30}}

|ProdCode= 305

|EpisodeNumber=5

|ShortSummary=Surprise guest judge DJ Irie arrives to take the DJs on a tour and journey around some of Miami's most cultural parts of town. DJ Irie wants the DJs to use what they learn on the tour as inspiration for their sets. Do the contestants take DJ Irie's tour and advice to heart?

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Half & Half

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|5|7}}

|ProdCode= 306

|EpisodeNumber=6

|ShortSummary=This challenge has the DJs pairing up and sharing their turntable (and the spotlight) with another contestant. Dream teams are formed, surprise partnerships take off and others fizzle.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Invent or Get Sent

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|5|14}}

|ProdCode= 307

|EpisodeNumber=7

|ShortSummary=The DJs are thrown for a loop when they're pitted against each other in a particularly challenging and inventive set request. The judges stir things up even more when they make a surprising announcement about an eliminated contestant.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Bend the Ten

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|5|21}}

|ProdCode= 308

|EpisodeNumber=8

|ShortSummary=There are only five DJs left in the competition and things are really heating up. After some bonding with the judges and relieving the stress the DJs get back to work on the most grueling challenge yet.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Remix

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|5|28}}

|ProdCode= 309

|EpisodeNumber=9

|ShortSummary=It's down to the final 4. And not only are the stakes high, but anxiety levels are high and rising as well. The DJs begin their day at world famous Circle House Recording Studios where they are told about the "Remix" challenge. In this challenge, they will have to remix one of Grammy Award winning artist Estelle's songs.

}}

{{Episode list

|Title=Master of Your Mix

|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2013|6|3}}

|ProdCode= 310

|EpisodeNumber=10

|ShortSummary=The final three DJs knuckle down and focus on their sets. All three DJs meet with directors of art, lighting and more as they prepare to put on a show for the crown of "Master of the Mix". Winner, DJ Jayceeoh.

}}

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