The dude isn't my favorite DJ. Not by a long shot.
But THIS routine right here?
Nobody ever had this level of swag, technique, and the all around package that makes for a battle DJ. Not the best DJ, not the best 'turntablist', but goddamnit...he is the best battle DJ. Hands down.
i was just watching some of his other vids and he had the gold plated dmc 12s in what look like his home set up. i was thinking why would he rock those them i was oh yeah he got like ten of them.
<-- Dave Thomas knows what's up... __________________________
Jay: Look here homie, any nigga can get a hit record. This here is about respect. Game: Like Gladys Knight. Jay: Aretha Franklin. Game: Word, I like her too. Jay: Nigga...
-DJ R-Tistic- Member since Nov 06th 2008 51986 posts
Tue Mar-05-13 08:48 PM
14. "I'm not into it much. I feel like certain things made it way more exciti..." In response to Reply # 13
then.
The music itself was newer, even the 80's music was closer to 1998 than 2013 is. So it feels like most battle DJ's still play the same music they were playing back in the 90's...same breaks, same 80's and 90's classiscs, along with a few from the early 2000's.
Technically, there are some who are amazing as hell, and some are even more advanced than back then. I only hate those who follow the style where there's no constant rhythm being kept. Like how Craze did it, basically everything he did made sense within rhythm...but some of these folks now do shit that's extra hard, whether it's the juggles, cuts, or other tricks, and it just doesn't sound as good.
18. "RE: Sorry to up this, but been thinking a lot about it lately." In response to Reply # 13
A big difference now is that technology such as Serato is allowed now. This is understandable, because digital wax has become a standard in the DJ world nowadays...plus, not as much new vinyl is being pressed up by record labels these days as well.
The pros to the Serato age is that someone who is highly technical in both juggling and scratching can really do some innovative things performance wise. For example, DJ Precision (of the X-Ecutioners) instantly switching turntables to show off his ambidextrous scratching ability (2:00 mark)...and his juggle manipulation of Biggie's "Juicy" (4:47 mark) is extremely solid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0DD57bIuoE
The cons...too many DJs sound way too similar (about 75% of modern/newer DJs rely heavily on dubstep and the overall "funk" in routines has been greatly depleted). Also, the art of digging for the right records to battle with, needle dropping and even avoiding needle skipping is pretty much extinct (unless DJs choose to use traditional analog records, which that IS still allowed...DJs aren't FORCED to go digital.) Many newer DJs are lacking in overall showmanship skills as well...
Dj Joey Joe Member since Sep 01st 2007 13770 posts
Wed Mar-06-13 01:35 AM
15. "Yeah That Was A Decent Routine" In response to Reply # 0
I've never seen that one, nice routine, seen better from him though.
Now this one right here by Dj Riz, still one of my favorites, too bad there wasn't a camera for this routine by him but he has done it live for a competition before but don't think anyone recorded back then; I originally heard this from a copy on cassette a friend gave me the same year and had it on rewind for months trying to copy & studying it.
--------- "We in here talking about later career Prince records & your fool ass is cruising around in a time machine trying to collect props for a couple of sociopathic degenerates" - s.blak
16. "what set him apart from others at the time was the D&amp;amp;B" In response to Reply # 0 Wed Mar-06-13 03:01 AM by TRENDone
he was a legit d&b DJ. Shortkut would've won that battle if his shit wasn't skipping all over the place. Ask DJ Jazzy Jeff and Z-Trip who their favorite DJ is...
as far as craze....he was like a hybrid of roc raida, noize (with his sentences), shortkut and mixmaster mike.
24. "It's dope but I don't know" In response to Reply # 0
I mean one of your main points is swag? Cause of the vocal bits at the beginning? Cause that was pretty much a standard by 98'. I mean peep A-Trak in 97 at 15 years old - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NidL7KtCO8
And that wasn't the first time someone juggled on 45' to make a dnb sounding break. I see it as being up there in solo routines but not necessarily a pivotal one.
Printer-friendly copy 
Email this topic to a friend
The Lesson
