Once Upon a Beat

Meet the prince formerly known as Frog! Baby Scratch and DJ Fyutch put a new spin on the Frog Prince story, switching up who turns into who. When his swamp is drained by the royal builders, an unsuspecting frog is accidentally transformed into a handsome prince. He encounters kings and witches, and a beautiful princess—but all he wants to do is get back to the pond!

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Have you ever seen one of those cat statues with the waving paw? Did you know it has a name? DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch remix the classic Japanese folktale of the Maneki-Neko, the lucky cat that everyone loves! When a crafty young girl is separated from her beloved pet cat, she and her grandmother use art and creativity to make the next best thing!

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He’s big. He’s bad. He's BUSY! The Big Bad Wolf has roles in all of the popular fairy tales, and it's wearing him out! From chasing Little Red Riding Hood to knocking down little pig houses, Mr. Wolf is overcommitted. DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch remix the Big Bad Wolf into a funky fable where the bad guy needs a break!

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DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch are retelling a classic African folktale with hip-hop, magic, and a whole lot of ukulele! This is the story of a father and son who take their hobbies a little too seriously—mix that with an exasperated village and a scary giant who crashes the party, and oh no, bro… it’s Abiyoyo!

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Everybody wants to be big, right? Well, not Pauly B! He’s not just big—he’s enormous! He’s literally a giant! He’s so big that he has trouble fitting in and making friends, and every time he tries to help, things just seem to get worse. DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch remix the classic story of Paul Bunyan and show that when your heart is in the right place, everything else will fall into place too!

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We’re remixing a classic Mexican folktale about bats, birds, and rainbows! DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch take us way back to the very beginning of time to tell the story of the very first bat. Mercy gets her first taste of jealousy when she sees all the birds soaring through the sky with their colorful feathers. Why do bats only fly at night? Why don’t they have feathers too? Was it a mistake? And what happens to a bat who wo...

It’s Maui’s origin story! (Kind of…) DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch take a classic tale from Polynesian mythology and tell the story of a young Maui—before he became the hero we know and love—and how he had to learn patience, trust… and fishing!

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Meet Lena. She's a little girl… and when we say little, we mean it! She's no bigger than your thumb! She's so tiny, cute, and adorable that everyone around her wants to protect her and keep her safe so nothing bad happens to her. But how is she supposed to grow up when everyone wants to keep her small?! DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch get microscopic with this tiny tale as we follow the adventures of Thumb-Sized Lena!

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The Emperors are the #1 soccer team in Storyborough! But what happens when a mysterious trainer shows up with special cleats that only the coolest and most talented players can see? DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch kick things up a notch, giving The Emperor’s New Clothes a fresh, soccer-themed spin with The Emperors’ New Kicks!

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Lil’ Chicken has a restaurant that everybody loves! It’s known for two things: tasty corn nuggets and a stressed-out owner who worries and frets over every little thing. Business is booming, but it always seems like the sky is falling! Join DJ Fyutch and Baby Scratch as they serve up this tale about Lil’ Chicken, a restaurant critic, and the challenge of keeping cool under pressure!

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Get ready to hear your favorite stories remixed with beats and hooks that you can’t find in books!

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It’s “Stone Soup” with nonstop music! Mixing up Hans Christian Andersen’s classic folktale, DJ Fyütch takes us to Sternburg, a city of hardworking folks who don’t allow music and fun. But young Hughie always has a song in his heart just waiting to get out. Can he and his sibling Mia stop the beat to save themselves from trouble? 

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 DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch are bringing you “The Tortoise and the Hare” Animal Ninja Warrior-style! It’s a race to the finish between the slow and steady hard-working tortoise and a fast-talking internet-savvy hare. What’s more important? Showing off for your followers? Or staying ahead of the game?

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DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch take on the “City Mouse and Country Mouse” fable and introduce us to two mice from different worlds. Barn owls, alley cats, and a way too affectionate baby help these mice learn that even when we live in different worlds, we have more in common than we might think. 

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DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch spin the classic “Boy Who Cried Wolf” story to a new beat. Wolves that don’t eat meat! The wolfpack is going vegetarian, but one young wolf tries to trick the pack into switching back.

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DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch remix Aladdin into a modern-day fable about a kid who desperately wants the “riches” of being cool. An abandoned house, a mysterious phone, and a magical MC who’s lost his flow help this new Aladdin learn about what’s really valuable.

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He's a rapping rabbit, a cool critter who can charm his way out of any situation. Baby Scratch and DJ Fyütch spin a new mix for "Bre’r Rabbit," showcasing our hero's talent for talking himself in and out of trouble, with the assistance of his furry friends.

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Who is Rapunzel if her hair refuses to be climbed? This remix of Rapunzel features Harriet, an amazing mane of hair with a mind of its own. DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch untangle the story.

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