DJ Babu, born Chris Oroc, is a member of Dilated Peoples and the renowned DJ crew Beat Junkies. Hailing from California, he began crafting mix tapes in the early '90s and officially joined the Beat Junkies in 1994. Babu has clinched numerous DJ competition titles, notably the DMC Championship in 1997 and multiple ITF titles, solidifying his status as a respected battle DJ. Recognized for his contributions to the genre, he produced the highly acclaimed battle records Super Duck Breaks in 1996 and its sequel Super Duper Duck Breaks in 2000 under the alias Turntablist, both of which garnered significant sales.
DJ Babu, also known as Chris Oroc, is a key member of Dilated Peoples and the iconic DJ collective Beat Junkies. With roots in California, he first gained recognition in the early '90s for his mix tape creations before officially joining the Beat Junkies in 1994. Throughout his career, Babu has secured multiple prestigious DJ competition titles, such as the DMC Championship in 1997 and various ITF titles, establishing himself as a revered battle DJ. His influence in the genre extends to his production work as Turntablist, notably with the release of the widely acclaimed battle records Super Duck Breaks in 1996 and Super Duper Duck Breaks in 2000, both of which achieved significant commercial success.
