One of the beautiful things about D-Styles is his unique flow (and style, obviously)... I'm GLAD that he doesn't have a ritualized conservatory-style approach to scratch training.... because then he wouldn't be D-Styles.
The fact that he said he could scratch to a 130bpm+ made me crap myself.... I thought I was the only one who used my head and let my hands follow! I don't feel alone anymore.... :)
+PhilosBias2000 - That's a REALY good question. There was no youtube, very few people did this, and innovation was mostly a local phenomena (in other words, the Dj's in New York didn't know what the guys in San Francisco were doing or the guys in Detroit or LA and vice versa). Most mixer's were these giant 19 inch behemoths with stiff faders, and very gradual fader curves designed for smooth transitions (horrible for scratching). Slip mats were cut out of cloth or the plastic that came as a sleeve with some records and very few needles could put up with the aggressive motion of a scratch record. I don't know how the fuck they learned to do this.
there was no UA-cam. How I got better, i lucky to have a mentor who taught me the basic. I would network with other DJs i was cool with(remember this was'85, no bittin' someone's style.) I would hear my favorite DJs on radio or album(marley marl, jazzy jeff to name a few)and try to copy what i heard and sometimes i might by accident stumble on a scratch. and last but not least practice, practice, practice.
Qbert nailed that rapper's delight style scratch.
Try to copy that, and break the hands..
QBert nailed that!
One of the beautiful things about D-Styles is his unique flow (and style, obviously)... I'm GLAD that he doesn't have a ritualized conservatory-style approach to scratch training.... because then he wouldn't be D-Styles.
The fact that he said he could scratch to a 130bpm+ made me crap myself....
I thought I was the only one who used my head and let my hands follow! I don't feel alone anymore.... :)
back in time i was not beleiving in god, then i saw Qbert...
all we need is mix master mike up in here haha
"THATS RIGHT YOUVE GUESSED IT
Eazy-Q IS BACK" lmao
icons definitely..but what about the early days when they had been only doing it for a year or less..what did they do to get better
+PhilosBias2000 - That's a REALY good question. There was no youtube, very few people did this, and innovation was mostly a local phenomena (in other words, the Dj's in New York didn't know what the guys in San Francisco were doing or the guys in Detroit or LA and vice versa). Most mixer's were these giant 19 inch behemoths with stiff faders, and very gradual fader curves designed for smooth transitions (horrible for scratching). Slip mats were cut out of cloth or the plastic that came as a sleeve with some records and very few needles could put up with the aggressive motion of a scratch record. I don't know how the fuck they learned to do this.
there was no UA-cam. How I got better, i lucky to have a mentor who taught me the basic. I would network with other DJs i was cool with(remember this was'85, no bittin' someone's style.) I would hear my favorite DJs on radio or album(marley marl, jazzy jeff to name a few)and try to copy what i heard and sometimes i might by accident stumble on a scratch. and last but not least practice, practice, practice.
Talk about different DJ worlds..
um..isn't 65 bpm the same as 130..but whatever..still the scratch gods
Cant tell if Qbert is really short of if Ean is really tall...
ist not true how all those guys are sick and cool and they just enjoy music!! great!!
The fact that he said he could scratch to a 130bpm+ made me crap myself....
D-styles: why u askin me about what qbert said? why don't u ask him?
0:19 DJ KENTARO!!!! oh man they are getting hyped up for fader fest.
What shortcut does to practise, i do in class to pass time
god he destroys that upfader...
ITS SEEMS LIKE HE DID NOT WANT TO CHEER HIS DJ SKILLS :)
ean, you forgot to finish the video info section..
@DJJoey100 - Limited Edition White Vestax PDX-2000
I would die to be giving a chance in the octagon.
Nice tips.. you guys look stoned =D
@djjpogi i think there stantons.
QBERT IS A DAMN GOD
If i steal their hands, would my fader control would be equally awesome ??
Nah, doubt it! LEGENDS!
OMG Qbert is using my dream set up, 2x stanton str8 150 and a djm t1 :/. I WILL HAVE YOU SOON!!!
I was honored to be there that night. Good to see you again Ean and I'll see you guys at Fader Fest.
@LuisMayhem17 Qbert short i think
The best part of the video 3:39
qbert is sick!!! its an unspoken rule, if qbert is in vid....u can't dislike it
What tables are they using?
q-bert is dope. sad seeing him on traktor or whatever now though.
hahaha... most hilarious, entertaining teacher ever. Peace to the QSU!
Qbert is f***ing legend!
@SSiadat187 Nice photo
there all so baked...
swag 4:10!!!!!!!!!!!!
nice t-ship Q...
hahaha! Easy Q is back!!
L L L L Looookoooouuuuutttt!!!
Q is the shit!
hahahahaaaaaa,q is the kool heith of skratchin.lol
hahahahaaaaaa,q is the kool heith of skratchin.lol
👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
cool
Qbert is using the new Pioneer DJM-T1, NICE!
well thats what it looks to me like anyway XD
what turqouoise vinyl is that.
Amazing thanks for posting!
Qbert! Mad pinoy genius!!!
they make it look so easy
4:06 was a sick scratch
mad skillz qbert!
no its doubled
1:59 damn...
sweet vid
3:48 track name??
sugar hill gang - rappers delight... what planet do you live in
ronlpil dil LOL :)))
+ronlpil dil No this is actually the brake of Chic - Good Times. Sugar Hill Gang rapped over the beat.
He's young don't blame him for that xDD
Scratching takes so much skill and I honestly don't see the appeal in it.