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3010160, Best scratching on an album version of a song?
Posted by Buddy_Gilapagos, Sat Oct-06-18 02:32 PM
I am going with this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Tu-qDHSSZo


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3010161, One To Grow On
Posted by c71, Sat Oct-06-18 02:40 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X4uZqxcwSU
3010163, Q-Bert's scratching on Dr. Octagon..
Posted by Original Juice, Sat Oct-06-18 03:25 PM
3000, Blue Flowers, Bear Witness, etc..

Joe Cooley on Supercuts.

Jazzy Jeff on Rhythm Trax House Party Style
3010202, RE: Q-Bert's scratching on Dr. Octagon..
Posted by Manuels Burrito, Sun Oct-07-18 08:26 PM
I came here to say Qbert on Dr Octogon
3010236, ^^
Posted by dillinjah, Mon Oct-08-18 10:17 AM
3010166, Dilated Peoples - Worst Comes to Worst
Posted by sectachrome86, Sat Oct-06-18 07:04 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sevZEOUXpw4
3012457, Good one.
Posted by Brew, Tue Dec-11-18 10:14 PM
3010167, RE: Best scratching on an album version of a song?
Posted by obsidianchrysalis, Sat Oct-06-18 07:26 PM
A recent one is Key to the City by Large Professor

https://youtu.be/e4D9iFtaCWI


The OG Shut 'Em Down by Public Enemy

https://youtu.be/2wOcOBjB3uU


Know the Ledge by Eric B & Rakim

https://youtu.be/OPkWYTUiPTo


Code of the Streets - Gang Starr

https://youtu.be/NC7D_mSeiHE


Mass Appeal - Gang Starr

https://youtu.be/VtHXxal_49g


Take it Personal - Gang Starr

https://youtu.be/69PcbIxF-04


Obviously, The Next Movement - The Roots

https://youtu.be/qm7Xt2Qsjcg


Going Back to Cali - LL Cool J

https://youtu.be/FdizL4on-Rc


I feel like I'm leaving out some big time DJ performances tho. Scratching has fallen so far out of the mainstream that it's hard to recall 30 year old songs and pick out nice work.
3010233, This post should have a dislaimer -
Posted by , Mon Oct-08-18 09:02 AM
best scratches that ARE NOT DJ Premier

He is definitely the most consistent as far as.... GOT DAYUM STATUS
werd.
3010169, Cool V on Nobody Beats The Biz...
Posted by My_SP1200_Broken_Again, Sat Oct-06-18 10:21 PM
...thats the blueprint for the "premo" scratched hook as far as i'm concerned

3010321, first song I thought of, but I always thought it was Marley cutting
Posted by Ray_Snill, Tue Oct-09-18 10:23 PM
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https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/PYzh4v9cSf4FDnq3yMQyqNqh79o=/800x0/filters:no_upscale%28%29/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/4079674/jlio.0.gif
3010324, damn... you're right it probably is Marley on the cuts...
Posted by My_SP1200_Broken_Again, Wed Oct-10-18 08:39 AM
...i always assumed it was Cool V ..there's also the track "cool v's tribute to scratching" from Biz 1st LP where that's definitely Cool V on the cuts.
3010170, DJ Scratch on "So What Cha Sayin'"
Posted by My_SP1200_Broken_Again, Sat Oct-06-18 10:23 PM
...might be the first super dope incredible scratching ive heard on wax ..at the time, that shit blew people away ...Jazzy Jeff on "Live in union square" is probably the other






3010172, ^^^^This. Or DJ Scratch on Rampage
Posted by mrhood75, Sun Oct-07-18 01:08 AM
After that, it’s Scratch on Give the People.
3010275, RE: ^^^^This. Or DJ Scratch on Gold Digger
Posted by spenzalii, Tue Oct-09-18 08:52 AM
I'd probably go with So What'cha Saying, but DJ Scratch was killing it on all of those
3010539, Or DJ Scratch on EPMD - Scratch Bring It Back
Posted by DickGrayson, Thu Oct-18-18 11:02 AM
Especially at the end

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtmKVHgIJI0&feature=youtu.be&t=154
3010193, Yeah. One of the GOAT's
Posted by obsidianchrysalis, Sun Oct-07-18 06:21 PM
3010354, The correct answer ^^^
Posted by legsdiamond, Wed Oct-10-18 07:57 PM
3012659, I have to go with this
Posted by micMajestic, Mon Dec-17-18 12:26 PM
>...might be the first super dope incredible scratching ive
>heard on wax ..at the time, that shit blew people away
>...Jazzy Jeff on "Live in union square" is probably the other
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Let my love slide in and never slip out
3012795, Yeah This One Is Definitely One Of The Top Songs With Scratching In It
Posted by Dj Joey Joe, Sun Dec-23-18 03:18 AM
Dj Scratch put a lot of kat's Dj's to shame, and made a lot of them step their game up.


3010173, DJ Richie Rich on 3rd Bass’ “3 Strikes to 5000”
Posted by mrhood75, Sun Oct-07-18 01:09 AM
3010228, Rich & Scratch used to practice together all the time (supermen)...
Posted by My_SP1200_Broken_Again, Mon Oct-08-18 08:35 AM
...funny how they both are two of the first to really perform crazy scratching on early golden age hip hop recordings ..A lot of similarities in their styles too


3010174, Not the best, but Eminem's Any Man
Posted by justin_scott, Sun Oct-07-18 01:46 AM
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3010730, All of Soundbombing II
Posted by Eric B Is Prez, Fri Oct-26-18 10:23 AM
The scratches, mixes, and juggles from J-Rocc and Babu throughout are icing on the cake for an already great mixtape
3010203, one of my favorites...Dialated-You Can't Hide...
Posted by Dstl1, Sun Oct-07-18 08:53 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo-OfQ3VQWw
3010247, This is a good one too
Posted by sectachrome86, Mon Oct-08-18 12:18 PM
My favorites are ones that I remember the exact scratches when I think of the song. A few Dilated joints with Babu and of course a lot of Preemo too.

If you really want to get nerdy about it Babu breaks down some Preem scratches in this vid from one of the Beat Junkies classes: https://youtu.be/GL2XSD8GPJo?t=1638
3010208, Step in the Arena - Gang Starr
Posted by Roadblock, Sun Oct-07-18 10:04 PM
All Souled Out - Pete Rock and CL Smooth
3010229, EPMD Rampage
Posted by tully_blanchard, Mon Oct-08-18 08:36 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVTl3M41S9A



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3010281, good one!
Posted by adg87, Tue Oct-09-18 09:45 AM
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3010230, Tuff Crew - My part of town.
Posted by , Mon Oct-08-18 08:53 AM
So dayum tuff!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUiKSkCyRIs


werd.
3010252, 6th Grade anthem
Posted by The3rdOne, Mon Oct-08-18 01:22 PM
3010280, Winna!!!!!
Posted by adg87, Tue Oct-09-18 09:45 AM
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3010232, Jazzy Jeff - He's the DJ - I'm The Rapper
Posted by , Mon Oct-08-18 08:58 AM
I mean this whole dayum album highlights Jazzy Jeff's Skills.

I'll link ya to a few gems tho -

MY FAVORITE ----- AND A MUST LISTEN
He's the DJ, I'm the RAPPER album version. Jeff just comes out the gate killing it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sij0akhZozk

Rhythm Trax House Party Style - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59KfEE4Qw8A

Live at Union Square (86)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH61J5fmk-I


werd.
3010251, yaaaahhhh
Posted by The3rdOne, Mon Oct-08-18 01:22 PM
don't let the corny Will tracks fool you..

This was WORK
3010446, word up
Posted by spitfire, Sun Oct-14-18 02:59 AM
im going with this one
3012763, Jazzy Jeff - The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff
Posted by Selah, Thu Dec-20-18 04:16 PM
(Will actually wasn't in the way for a change on a showcase cut)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEAPHZd7p-Y
3010282, LL Cool J - Jack the Ripper
Posted by adg87, Tue Oct-09-18 09:46 AM
Easily top 3.
3010307, outkast - Wheels of Steel
Posted by Selah, Tue Oct-09-18 04:37 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Xju1Wavoc
3010350, Dungeon Family - On & On & On
Posted by JFrost1117, Wed Oct-10-18 04:35 PM
https://youtu.be/GeZaEVPXx44
3010602, I thought I was gonna have to put that cut up....
Posted by The Wordsmith, Sun Oct-21-18 10:30 PM
....because I didn't see it listed at first. Underrated for the cutting and scratching done on there.



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3010349, RE: Best scratching on an album version of a song?
Posted by Wise 7, Wed Oct-10-18 04:27 PM
>I am going with this
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>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Tu-qDHSSZo

Most folks probably don't know...BUT that scratching at the beginning of "Saturdays" is really a sample from this song...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL_PXMQBQqQ
3010352, Grandmaster D.ST - Rock It (Herbie Hancock)
Posted by infin8, Wed Oct-10-18 06:23 PM
3010357, Mista Sinista on many Common & Beatnuts songs...
Posted by BSharp, Wed Oct-10-18 10:18 PM
This is probably my favourite:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtGDJ02vMZE
3010358, Respect to whoever did cuts on "Baby Got Back"
Posted by BSharp, Wed Oct-10-18 10:19 PM
Those cuts still sound great after a million and a half listens!
3010378, TLA Rock's "It's Yours" Scratch Party Death Mix (Jazzy Jay)
Posted by Castro, Thu Oct-11-18 02:57 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8warlDZgBQ
3010418, Jeff Waz On The Beatbox (LINK)
Posted by PROMO, Sat Oct-13-18 01:04 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqrr0WVTDTA

playing samples on the mpc and doing cuts.
3010419, Shad f. Skratch Bastid - Limoncello (LINK)
Posted by PROMO, Sat Oct-13-18 01:12 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTgdppcQXuQ

ffwd to 2:40
3010420, recent below the radar Primo Joint: Ea$y Money "Nothin Alike" (LINK)
Posted by PROMO, Sat Oct-13-18 01:16 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv0wWnJ-n8k

Primo laced the scratch chorus real nice on here.
3010485, real dope TY
Posted by , Mon Oct-15-18 12:22 PM

werd.
3010490, RE: Best scratching on an album version of a song?
Posted by Soletaker, Mon Oct-15-18 04:40 PM
>I am going with this
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>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Tu-qDHSSZo
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Actually I always thought the scratching on Roller Skating Jam was sampled from Fresh 3 M.C.'s ‎– Fresh
3010541, RZA on Stroke of Death!!!
Posted by DickGrayson, Thu Oct-18-18 11:06 AM
Depending on how you feel about this song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N24Xxd0X3PU
3010550, Dilated Peoples - Work the Angles
Posted by apex, Thu Oct-18-18 05:45 PM
Dilated Peoples - Work the Angles

DJ Revolution murked that shit... especially the outro

https://youtu.be/URIr3K9g4rw?t=189
3010660, yessss
Posted by sectachrome86, Tue Oct-23-18 11:50 AM
hard
3010655, Terminator X and VOTJB- Buck Wylin'
Posted by tully_blanchard, Tue Oct-23-18 10:46 AM

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3010659, How could I forget Doomsday?
Posted by sectachrome86, Tue Oct-23-18 11:47 AM
https://youtu.be/y4UhKfzStqI

Not really technically impressive, but sounds dope and is a major part of the song.
3012458, This may be the winner. I agree with your thoughts.
Posted by Brew, Tue Dec-11-18 10:15 PM
They weren't all time scratches or anything groundbreaking but they fit this track PERFECTLY.

What an amazing beat. So chill. Love this song.
3012474, I'm pretty sure those are part of the sample though.
Posted by mrhood75, Wed Dec-12-18 11:29 AM
He sampled the drums from "Poetry," and included the scratching as well.
3012488, Haha ohhh that would make sense then.
Posted by Brew, Wed Dec-12-18 03:19 PM
Didn't know that.
3012545, HRMMMM
Posted by sectachrome86, Fri Dec-14-18 12:52 AM
I feel dumb for not knowing that. Sounds dope on Poetry too. But I still think Doomsday is worth a mention just because scratching is such a prominent part of the song.
3012549, Haha I also feel pretty dumb for not knowing that.
Posted by Brew, Fri Dec-14-18 09:32 AM
But agree with you that it should still be considered.
3010731, DJ Vadim - Viagra
Posted by Eric B Is Prez, Fri Oct-26-18 10:32 AM
Probably overly technical, but I was always really impressed by the flares and hydroplanes on this one (skip to 1:50)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTQtBO36hp0
3012450, RE: Best scratching on an album version of a song?
Posted by Strangeways, Tue Dec-11-18 07:17 PM
Prince & Larry Graham GCS2000 album song "Imagettin" instrumental.....
3012493, "Who's Gonna Take The Weight" - Gangstarr
Posted by Teknontheou, Wed Dec-12-18 03:58 PM
3012554, RE: Best scratching on an album version of a song?
Posted by djfilthyrich, Fri Dec-14-18 11:47 AM
I always liked Sinista's scratches on Common's 'Resurrection' .....not the mot technical, but always sounded great to me....especially at the end when he flips it a bit with the 'resurrec-resurrec' part
3012618, Shame on a Nigga
Posted by melmag, Mon Dec-17-18 01:49 AM
WU!
3012741, Pete Rock on Carmel City
Posted by murderbear, Wed Dec-19-18 08:25 PM
This is my personal fave

The whistle was just some smooth shit.

Cued it up for ya.....

https://youtu.be/lcNRqx7cfig?t=185
3012746, Yesss great one.
Posted by Brew, Wed Dec-19-18 11:23 PM
3012747, Get Busy - The Roots
Posted by obsidianchrysalis, Thu Dec-20-18 04:48 AM
https://youtu.be/ApmqP97Onqs
3012748, It's Goin' Down - The X-Ecutioners
Posted by obsidianchrysalis, Thu Dec-20-18 04:53 AM
https://youtu.be/PcRKsu5H97E
3012762, Joey Chavez/Evidence - Reservation For One AWWWWW SHIT!!!!
Posted by My_SP1200_Broken_Again, Thu Dec-20-18 03:19 PM
https://youtu.be/MlSS1qouaaY?t=132


Those Kane "AWWWWW SHIT" cuts are some of the best scratches you will EVER hear....


3012766, Marco Polo and Ruste Juxx - Death Penelty (DJ Revolution)
Posted by Anonymous, Fri Dec-21-18 10:16 AM
Death Penelty
https://youtu.be/USZhV2lZEfY

3012794, "M&M Gettin' Off" By Dj Magic Mike
Posted by Dj Joey Joe, Sun Dec-23-18 03:16 AM
With me being from the southern east coast, bass or booty music was #1 when it came to hip-hop and almost 90% of all the music had DJs scratching in it's music early on but as time went by less & less songs became about the chorus hooks, chants, & big range of bass notes instead of the classic rapper & dj type songs.

One of my favorite artists who made bass music but also did a lot of sampling like the up north kats was Dj Magic Mike, and he had the deepest bass and the illest scratches on all his songs, the remix to "M&M Gettin' Off" off his second album was so crazy, after I first heard it, I wanted to scratch just like him, so I studied his scratching just like everyone who tried to imitate the way Dj Premier did in "Premier In Deep Concentration".

"M&M Gettin' Off (Remix)": https://youtu.be/A9V7hhvpZ3c