The first composition of Vinyl Aint Sheet is performed by an ensemble of 4 turntables. The composition is scored for turntables, guided from Scratch notation and TTM (Turntablist Transciption Methology) principles. The intention of the composition is to change everytime the piece is performed.  On December 6, Vinyl Aint Sheet will be performed twice — once as intended by the composer, the second as selected by the performers. Yo Vinyl Richie will also premier two new turntable works, “Trying to carve my name into this table” and “Playing new music for new buildings”. 

About the Artist
Yo Vinyl Richie, born in the Bronx and currently living in New York City, is a composer and turntablist whose passion for the turntable began at an early age. Inspired by DJ competitions and parties as a child, he honed turntablism techniques and embraced the turntable as his primary instrument, both solo and in collaboration with others. Richie has showcased his artistry at esteemed venues such as Roulette, The Kitchen, Princeton University, and Queens Town Hall. He is currently a Harvestworks TIP resident and also a recipient of the NYSCA 2025 grant as a composer.

Vinyl Ain’t Sheet no.1 is presented as part of the artist’s 2025 NYSCA Fellowship.