Classic battle between the X-Men (X-Ecutioners-NY) Vs. the Invisibl Skratch Piklz (CA). Roc Raida (RIP), Rob Swift & Mista Sinista Vs. Q-Bert, Mixmaster Mike & Shortkut.
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This is why the DJ will forever be the first hip hop artist and producer period!
17 years later and people are still arguing about this. This is the essense of modern day turntablism. The blueprint to the entire game. ISP vs XMEN. FOREVER!
ISP was on another level! X men were better at throwing middle fingers and pointing at the vinyl on cue. Technique wise it isn't even close, that's how advanced the piklz were.
these two groups embody what turntablism is.there is no winner or loser they both excel the art form to higher levels. technical skill and showmanship.
I remember Rob claimed to be the first person to loop a beat with a sticker, but a UK DJ called DJ Reckless actually did it in '91, at the UK DMC Final.
Man, this shit is CRAZY! They don't make many DJ's like this! Especially not these days!! At 1st I was like "Roc Raida (R.I.P) fucked that shit up" & then I was like "Ooooh dats tight! I think Q-Bert might just have done him" (watching it back I think Raida took it) Then Mix Master Mike steps up FUCKIN' POSESSED & tryin' to CONTACT ALIENS & completely TEARS DAT SHIT DOWN!!!!! Fuckin' love it! Shouts to Rob Swift, Mista Sinista & Short Kut respectively, u done ur ting but U KNOW!
Thank you @djreal for posting these. I remember seeing a bootleg of a bootleg of a bootleg of this back in ‘97 and having my fucking mind blown. This shit takes me back.
Nothing but legends on that stage and a sincere R.I.P. to Roc Raida, but there is a very good reason why only Mixmaster Mike went on to a career as a show DJ with the Beastie Boys. He was the funkiest, most party-rocking focused DJ out of both those crews.
^^^^ Word. This battle was really an exhibition of the two most dominant methods of using the turntable as an instrument. The Scratch side uses the manipulation of pitch (through the record) and the absense of sound (through the crossfader) to "play" the turntable, similar in theory to a trumpet player. The juggle side uses the beats and sounds provided by two copies of the same record to reconstruct an existing song into a new one. Both methods have their intricacies, and neither is necessarily easier than the other. In a world where Boxers duck other great boxers until they're old and washed up, and basketball players hop from team to team, depending on who's best at the time, we are incredibly lucky to see the two greatest groups of practictioners of both styles battle each other.
Its like 2 different schools of DJ'ing battling... Both are amazing. ISP is sick, Q Bert rocks shit hard, but then rob swift comes in with a TOTALLY different vibe all smooth and downtempo. Sometimes insanely fast scratching ala Qbert is sick, and sometimes just laid back juggles are sick. This video just kicks ass all around, theres no debate.
Absolutely! Well said; two different styles. X-Men are juggling/timing what's ON the record, while ISP are massively physically manipulating the records themselves into instruments. Either way, it's hella sick-ass sh@t!! VERY hard to call
@@DjNikGnashers you realize all the old DJs you probably admire use digital right ? Everyone from Jazzy Jeff to Flash. Ya'll just old, bitter and jealous.
@@devote I'm 50 years old, and got my first set of turntables aged 11 in 1980. I now use a DDJ SX2 controller. I have an advanced national diploma in music technology, and still dj every week. I think I know more about 'old dj's' and DJ-ing in general than you ever will, so shut the fuck up.
Mix master mike one of my favorite DJ not from this planet this dude n DJ qbert inspire me to become a turntablism back in the 90 n the x men too but mix master mike is crazy word up not from this planet 😁👍😎
Does anyone remember this battle being written about in any magazines? I recently found an article about it in an old magazine that I found on ebay, but it's the only one I've ever seen - and I was buying 4 or 5 Hip hop/DJ magazines a month, back in '96. I've also never seen a single magazine article about the old New Music Seminar/Supremacy battle. Does anyone know of any that I can try and find on ebay?
when i first saw this in late nineties I thought the piklz won but 15 years later I think xmen got it..no debatin....roc raida routine at start was nutty
@funkateer17 I think that's DJ Eric Eclipse from NYC. I think he worked for Loud Records at the time. The guy behind Qbert during Mixmaster Mike's set.
Whats the break at 10:11 ?? MMM sounding like he quantum leaped into 10th dimension and warped the wormhole on his way and simply mindfucked turntablism forever. qbert advanced on mike's skills on a technical level while mike truly stayed uniquely extraterrestrial
This is why the DJ will forever be the first hip hop artist and producer period!
let em know son!
17 years later and people are still arguing about this. This is the essense of modern day turntablism. The blueprint to the entire game. ISP vs XMEN. FOREVER!
This comment still is true
@@Lalovision3D 24 years later. yes.
ISP was on another level! X men were better at throwing middle fingers and pointing at the vinyl on cue. Technique wise it isn't even close, that's how advanced the piklz were.
Goddamn Mix Master Mike murders this!!
these two groups embody what turntablism is.there is no winner or loser they both excel the art form to higher levels. technical skill and showmanship.
Rob Swift Made a Got Damn BEAT on these dudes.
+Denzel Adams so musical
I remember Rob claimed to be the first person to loop a beat with a sticker, but a UK DJ called DJ Reckless actually did it in '91, at the UK DMC Final.
@@j-boogiebrown9961 I know for a fact people had done that in the late 80’s
Legend...RIP ROC
But upon closer inspection... (Just finished watching...) Mixmaster Mike kills it on the style. No question :D
When i first saw QBert do the ‘Rock The Bells’ routine-it changed my life. Seminal routine.
Man, this shit is CRAZY! They don't make many DJ's like this! Especially not these days!! At 1st I was like "Roc Raida (R.I.P) fucked that shit up" & then I was like "Ooooh dats tight! I think Q-Bert might just have done him" (watching it back I think Raida took it) Then Mix Master Mike steps up FUCKIN' POSESSED & tryin' to CONTACT ALIENS & completely TEARS DAT SHIT DOWN!!!!! Fuckin' love it! Shouts to Rob Swift, Mista Sinista & Short Kut respectively, u done ur ting but U KNOW!
Thank you @djreal for posting these. I remember seeing a bootleg of a bootleg of a bootleg of this back in ‘97 and having my fucking mind blown. This shit takes me back.
Nothing but legends on that stage and a sincere R.I.P. to Roc Raida, but there is a very good reason why only Mixmaster Mike went on to a career as a show DJ with the Beastie Boys. He was the funkiest, most party-rocking focused DJ out of both those crews.
Thanks for posting. Mix Master Mike was sick.
Mike is so sick!!!
Wow so many legends on the stage !!! They pushed each others innovativeness & creativity which made them the best in the world and the art form !!!
That Rob Swift Routine from 5:32min is so smooth and clean,make me bounce everytime i hear it!!!!
R.I.P. ROC! Me Likey this one. Two of my favorite dj bands going at it.
Mixmaster Mike was insane!!! Great!!
The Xmen and ISP are why turntablism became what it did.WE dont have crews reppin' like this any more.
finally a video of the battle that doesnt look like crap. nice post!
CLASSIC X MEN ALL DAY
Forget Com vs. Drake or these master of the mix dudes. These cats had the heart.
So gully! thank you RIP Raida
A beautiful piece of history right here. Big up's DJ Real
this video is so amazing, everyone in it is giving the best they got.
Roc Raida RIP. A very sick video thanks for posting this Dj Real. :-)
Mixmaster Mike, what a talent! 🔥
In for a treat rite here..... Respex, Big Upz, & Mad Love to all the devoted, dedicated, & passionate DJ's worldwide.....🔥💯👍💪🙏🎶🌎
They all killed it. 🔥🔥
The Xmen seem to value exhibitionism, while ISP is more focused on innovation through their instruments.
^^^^ Word.
This battle was really an exhibition of the two most dominant methods of using the turntable as an instrument.
The Scratch side uses the manipulation of pitch (through the record) and the absense of sound (through the crossfader) to "play" the turntable, similar in theory to a trumpet player.
The juggle side uses the beats and sounds provided by two copies of the same record to reconstruct an existing song into a new one.
Both methods have their intricacies, and neither is necessarily easier than the other. In a world where Boxers duck other great boxers until they're old and washed up, and basketball players hop from team to team, depending on who's best at the time, we are incredibly lucky to see the two greatest groups of practictioners of both styles battle each other.
"Groove-locking buttons"? You mean they now have button that do what DJs used to do with stickers?
Xmen destruction ! flow, hip hop ! ...... .... & 20 years on XMEN still look hip hop,,
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Its like 2 different schools of DJ'ing battling... Both are amazing. ISP is sick, Q Bert rocks shit hard, but then rob swift comes in with a TOTALLY different vibe all smooth and downtempo. Sometimes insanely fast scratching ala Qbert is sick, and sometimes just laid back juggles are sick. This video just kicks ass all around, theres no debate.
Absolutely! Well said; two different styles. X-Men are juggling/timing what's ON the record, while ISP are massively physically manipulating the records themselves into instruments. Either way, it's hella sick-ass sh@t!! VERY hard to call
The title of this video should be "Why every data DJ is a fake"...
Why on every DJ video do we have to bring this up ? Just enjoy or move on.
@@devote Because it's true ?
@@DjNikGnashers you realize all the old DJs you probably admire use digital right ? Everyone from Jazzy Jeff to Flash. Ya'll just old, bitter and jealous.
@@devote I'm 50 years old, and got my first set of turntables aged 11 in 1980. I now use a DDJ SX2 controller. I have an advanced national diploma in music technology, and still dj every week. I think I know more about 'old dj's' and DJ-ing in general than you ever will, so shut the fuck up.
@@DjNikGnashers if you use a ddj sx2 why are you disagreeing with me ? Are you confused old man.
that was epic...two different styles in deejaying in one place!!...Tuff!!
Anyone know the break Mike uses at 10:11? Thanks in advance for your help!
Good Job ! :) Wait Part 2 ...!
Mix master mike one of my favorite DJ not from this planet this dude n DJ qbert inspire me to become a turntablism back in the 90 n the x men too but mix master mike is crazy word up not from this planet 😁👍😎
Mike...... fucking hell.
was that crazy legz behind Q ?
Rob Swift killed it...just so original
Does anyone remember this battle being written about in any magazines? I recently found an article about it in an old magazine that I found on ebay, but it's the only one I've ever seen - and I was buying 4 or 5 Hip hop/DJ magazines a month, back in '96. I've also never seen a single magazine article about the old New Music Seminar/Supremacy battle. Does anyone know of any that I can try and find on ebay?
What's the beat Rob Swift was using at 5:36?
Anyone know where this was held?
OHHHH SHITTTTTTTTTTTT !!!!! THE BEST CLASSIC BABY !!!!!!
Greatest battle ever, but dam mmm, at the time was on fire, sicker then qbert.
And thats when the east coast embraced skratching wiith open arms.
Mixmaster killed itby himself
Is that Big Pun behind Rob Swift? True throwbak here ya'll... Definitely a classic
Very well said. I agree
What's the name of the track at 6:27
Wow! Thats raw rite here yo!!...... 👍💪🙏😎
Roc Raida Rob swift and mix master mike were the dopest
RIP TO ROC RAIDA 🙏🏼
Im looking for this battle on dvd oh vhs anyone out there know were can i get it for my collection
Epic!
Two legend team crew
when i first saw this in late nineties I thought the piklz won but 15 years later I think xmen got it..no debatin....roc raida routine at start was nutty
Rob swift puts it piklez won team x men took solo and yeah I agree
mix master mike murdered it...
Tru Music Lighting Without a doubt!
what year was this
Awesome
I love the chain of the last dj
nice session!
I love the mc's expression in all this
Individually Xmen win. Team wise ISP win
The truth hurts... ISP was ahead of their time and ever evolving... X-Men's tricks and brash attitude was played out...
Yes.
Is that crazy legs on the mic at the end ?
EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Roc Raida was Godly. Rest In Power.
These guys were cool. XMen all day, but if Jazzy Jeff was there...
It would have been a soul snatching event.
Good old days!
Legends❤❤❤
So much talent was in the room. Sick battle y'all
Scratching that Gangstarr is fire 💪💪
@8:49 what is that buzzy beat????
Does anyone know the name of the track Mix master Mike begins with?
Casual, that's how it is.
@funkateer17 I think that's DJ Eric Eclipse from NYC. I think he worked for Loud Records at the time. The guy behind Qbert during Mixmaster Mike's set.
Steve D in the background wearing the superman T like a baawws
That posse behind Q-Bert. HIPHOP!
My hero’s when I was a teenager in the 90s. Why does Qbert look the same today as he did in this video?
The specific style of art is the first ingredient to HIP HOP
Is the Big Pun in the back?
was there ever beef between these guys? I don't really know the history
funny i came looking for this video after listening to an old Stretch & Bobbito show...
7:11 song????
X Men killed it!!!
That qbert vocal sample was smooth
The judge is dj revolution?
Yes:)
the guy next to the isp with the shaved head is crazy legs from the rock steady crew
ily for that
Whats the break at 10:11 ?? MMM sounding like he quantum leaped into 10th dimension and warped the wormhole on his way and simply mindfucked turntablism forever. qbert advanced on mike's skills on a technical level while mike truly stayed uniquely extraterrestrial
gjh gyjdg the original break is "shes about a mover" -roy head
Mom murdered this
@FourElementFusion No Problem.
Mix. Master. Mike. All fucking day!
5:32 Dope Rob Swift!!!
yes
yeah isp were part of the rock steady crew
Big Pun in the back on the X-Men side?
Instrumental Rob uses at 5:33?
Common - Resurrection '95
Craze got the biggest crowd hype at this battle
@DJ BONY JOE he was in the battle just not this part of the day this was the crew vs crew solos but he was in the solos and fucking killed it
@DJ BONY JOE look for craze itf 1996
2:30 is FILTHY! Great stuff
RIP ROC RAIDER A GRANDMASTER ON THE WORLD OF TRUNTABLIST
Richard (Q-bert) is and has always been way ahead..
Dude to Mike's right is COMEDY!
12:51
Oh Shit, he's the EMCEE? Hahaha