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.... :)
there was no RUclips. 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.
+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.
Qbert nailed that rapper's delight style scratch.
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.
I was honored to be there that night. Good to see you again Ean and I'll see you guys at Fader Fest.
Try to copy that, and break the hands..
QBert nailed that!
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.... :)
"THATS RIGHT YOUVE GUESSED IT
Eazy-Q IS BACK" lmao
there was no RUclips. 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.
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.
What shortcut does to practise, i do in class to pass time
What tables are they using?
Qbert is using the new Pioneer DJM-T1, NICE!
ean, you forgot to finish the video info section..
Talk about different DJ worlds..
OMG Qbert is using my dream set up, 2x stanton str8 150 and a djm t1 :/. I WILL HAVE YOU SOON!!!
Cant tell if Qbert is really short of if Ean is really tall...
all we need is mix master mike up in here haha
I would die to be giving a chance in the octagon.
what turqouoise vinyl is that.
@DJJoey100 - Limited Edition White Vestax PDX-2000
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
they make it look so easy
@djjpogi i think there stantons.
qbert is sick!!! its an unspoken rule, if qbert is in vid....u can't dislike it
back in time i was not beleiving in god, then i saw Qbert...
D-styles: why u askin me about what qbert said? why don't u ask him?
Qbert is f***ing legend!
QBERT IS A DAMN GOD
Amazing thanks for posting!
um..isn't 65 bpm the same as 130..but whatever..still the scratch gods
4:06 was a sick scratch
@SSiadat187 Nice photo
@LuisMayhem17 Qbert short i think
hahaha... most hilarious, entertaining teacher ever. Peace to the QSU!
mad skillz qbert!
If i steal their hands, would my fader control would be equally awesome ??
Nah, doubt it! LEGENDS!
q-bert is dope. sad seeing him on traktor or whatever now though.
0:19 DJ KENTARO!!!! oh man they are getting hyped up for fader fest.
ITS SEEMS LIKE HE DID NOT WANT TO CHEER HIS DJ SKILLS :)
ist not true how all those guys are sick and cool and they just enjoy music!! great!!
Nice fellows
Qbert! Mad pinoy genius!!!
👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
sweet vid
there all so baked...
cool
god he destroys that upfader...
The fact that he said he could scratch to a 130bpm+ made me crap myself....
no its doubled
1:59 damn...
The best part of the video 3:39
Q is the shit!
nice t-ship Q...
Nice tips.. you guys look stoned =D
hahahahaaaaaa,q is the kool heith of skratchin.lol
swag 4:10!!!!!!!!!!!!
hahaha! Easy Q is back!!
L L L L Looookoooouuuuutttt!!!
well thats what it looks to me like anyway XD
Scratching takes so much skill and I honestly don't see the appeal in it.
hahahahaaaaaa,q is the kool heith of skratchin.lol