It’s not lost on me that the X-Ecutioners performance accompanying this caption took place just before the turn of the 21st century. Before smartphones and social media. In advance of the technology that affords us all the DJ apps, turntables without tone arms and tricked out mixers that make the impossible possible. The 4 of us put a big fat period at the end of Turntablism's golden era on this stage, on that night. Fuck, you might as well file this post under shit you will never see again at a
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It’s not lost on me that the X-Ecutioners performance accompanying this caption took place just before the turn of the 21st century. Before smartphones and social media. In advance of the technology that affords us all the DJ apps, turntables without tone arms and tricked out mixers that make the impossible possible. The 4 of us put a big fat period at the end of Turntablism's golden era on this stage, on that night. Fuck, you might as well file this post under shit you will never see again at a
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• OFFICIAL RULES Students must compose a 5-minute "party rocking" set that features songs from multiple genres. Using a scale from 1 to 10, judges Rob Swift, DJ Mike C, and DJ Double ii will evaluate each competitor's ability to connect their playlist in a seamless, creative, fun to listen to, and constructed with the following techniques - Dropping, Trick Mixing & Scratching. Lilton = 72 Judge: Rob Swift Seamless: 8 Creative: 8 Fun: 8 Total: 24 Lilton has an excellent grasp of DJIng's foundatio
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• OFFICIAL RULES Students must compose a 5-minute "party rocking" set that features songs from multiple genres. Using a scale from 1 to 10, judges Rob Swift, DJ Mike C, and DJ Double ii will evaluate each competitor's ability to connect their playlist in a seamless, creative, fun to listen to, and constructed with the following techniques - Dropping, Trick Mixing & Scratching. Lilton = 72 Judge: Rob Swift Seamless: 8 Creative: 8 Fun: 8 Total: 24 Lilton has an excellent grasp of DJIng's foundatio
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• OFFICIAL RULES Students must compose a 5-minute "party rocking" set that features songs from multiple genres. Using a scale from 1 to 10, judges Rob Swift, DJ Mike C, and DJ Double ii will evaluate each competitor's ability to connect their playlist in a seamless, creative, fun to listen to, and constructed with the following techniques - Dropping, Trick Mixing & Scratching. The Chicago Rambo = 70 Judge: Rob Swift Seamless: 6.5 Creative: 7 Fun: 6 Total: 19.5 My favorite part of this mix was th
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• OFFICIAL RULES Students must compose a 5-minute "party rocking" set that features songs from multiple genres. Using a scale from 1 to 10, judges Rob Swift, DJ Mike C, and DJ Double ii will evaluate each competitor's ability to connect their playlist in a seamless, creative, fun to listen to, and constructed with the following techniques - Dropping, Trick Mixing & Scratching. The Chicago Rambo = 70 Judge: Rob Swift Seamless: 6.5 Creative: 7 Fun: 6 Total: 19.5 My favorite part of this mix was th
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• OFFICIAL RULES Students must compose a 5-minute "party rocking" set that features songs from multiple genres. Using a scale from 1 to 10, judges Rob Swift, DJ Mike C, and DJ Double ii will evaluate each competitor's ability to connect their playlist in a seamless, creative, fun to listen to, and constructed with the following techniques - Dropping, Trick Mixing & Scratching. DeeJayAGUI = 82.5 Rob Swift Seamless: 9 Creative: 9 Fun: 9 Total: 27 This was dope! Agui showcased a little of everythin
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• OFFICIAL RULES Students must compose a 5-minute "party rocking" set that features songs from multiple genres. Using a scale from 1 to 10, judges Rob Swift, DJ Mike C, and DJ Double ii will evaluate each competitor's ability to connect their playlist in a seamless, creative, fun to listen to, and constructed with the following techniques - Dropping, Trick Mixing & Scratching. DeeJayAGUI = 82.5 Rob Swift Seamless: 9 Creative: 9 Fun: 9 Total: 27 This was dope! Agui showcased a little of everythin
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SCRATCHING WITH THE LEGENDARY DJ ROB SWIFT & DJ MICHELLE
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I just completed inscribing a piece that chronicles the origins of DJ competitions for my students. The genealogy of sanctioned tournaments like the New Music Seminar, DMC, Red Bull 3Style and even my Civil War: Brolic Army Battle for Supremacy will surprise many of you. https://brolicarmydjschool.com/the-history-of-dj-battles/ | DJ Rob Swift
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It's that time of year when battle DJs around the globe gear up to scratch and juggle their hearts out for a chance to compete for the world DMC title. Many DJs dream of becoming the world's best, but only a tiny percentage dedicate the time to training. This year, a small but dedicated group of DJs gathered at Friends and Lovers (Brooklyn) for the DMC New York Regional, highlighting the value of participation in the DMC competition. Mista Sinista, and I judged alongside the legend Roli Rho. We
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The golden age of Hip-Hop was in the 80s, not the 90s, because all elements of the culture were valued equally. | DJ Rob Swift
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Execution trumps technique. I've always felt that. In a quest to help the ‪@brolicarmy understand how to articulate the different scratches I've taught them, let's examine the approach Cash Money, Aladdin, and Q-Bert all took to performing "Transformer" scratches on "Rock The Bells" (LL Cool J). The differences between these 3 dudes couldn't be clearer. One's lyrical, the other is funky and the third is technical at ‪"Transforming"‬. You can literally close your eyes and identify who's who just
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DJ Rob Swift's Cardinal Scratch Rule #2
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Hip-Hop is a diverse culture that channels its essence through four powerful elements: DJing, Rapping, Graffiti, and Breaking, and that's all there is to it. When you invalidate any of the components that comprise Hip-Hop you're indirectly invalidating the element you engage with. Each element is different, but each element is also equal in the sense that where a DJ, Rapper, Writer, or Breaker draws their creativity comes from the same Source. Rappers like Lord Jamar need to understand this. Cli
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This month, some legendary New York Hip-Hop artists came together at Lincoln Center to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the city’s first Hip-Hop specialty music store with a sneak peek of the Fat Beats Documentary Series directed by Mark Kotlinski. After the screening, we had a really dope panel discussion with Mark Kotlinski, Mr. Walt, Evil Dee (from Beatminerz), Breeze Brewin, DJ Eclipse, me, Lincoln Center’s guest curator, Xavier Jernigan, and the star of the night, Joseph Abajian. I got to
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DJ Rob Swift's 92 East Coast DMC 6 min winning set
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The current DJing landscape is polluted by grifting, with many operating with impunity. The increasing reliance on AI for basic DJ tasks is eroding the cultural integrity of this art form. While some may argue that as long as a DJ keeps the crowd happy and dancing, the means don’t matter, this viewpoint overlooks a crucial aspect—the importance of the creative process. But then again, a grifter will always focus on the outcome (likes and going viral), disregarding the artistry involved in DJing.
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The worst DJ trap you can fall victim to is thinking that improvement is dictated by the gear you own. We all own the same Laptops, state of the art Controllers and DJ apps. In other words, what separates the top tier DJs from the middle of the pack isn’t equipment, but devotion to your craft and rigorous training.. The key to unlock your artistry as a DJ is commitment! Watch my full interview on THE TRADES with ProfoWon here: https://www.youtube.com/live/OgGVanoVPi4?si=YcJPiob3P8yDzIWb&t=559 |
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Modern DJs don't fully grasp the competitive nature of DJing. Today's news about DJ Clark Kent's passing brought back many memories of how my crew, the X-Men, lived to gain an advantage over Clark's crew, the Supermen. The X-Men were literally formed to compete with the Supermen. It seems foolish looking back, but I can still remember the intense rivalry that made it difficult for us to appreciate them when we were young and hungry. Now, as an adult, I can only feel grateful that both crews mana
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DJ Rob Swift | Articulate Your Scratches | WATCH AND LEARN
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I was recently interviewed on the Apt.5h podcast show with DJ Self and Bianca. Unsurprisingly, a key topic of our discussion was the influence of technology on DJing. In short, while there are many ways AI can support us practically, it’s essential that we combine technology with human creativity to create true DJ magic. A DJ who relies on AI to cover up their inability to perform the basics, such as mixing by ear, is ultimately devaluing the essence of DJing. #thecityofhiphop | DJ Rob Swift
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I always find it amusing when people tell me "the crowd does not want to hear scratching. They want to dance!" DJs who believe this should consider whether their scratching is actually good or just garbage, because if you spend enough time honing your skills, you'll learn how to scratch in a way that connects with your audience. | DJ Rob Swift
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