5 Minutes Of Funk w/ Rob Swift [Video]
Rob Swift does his thing on 5 Minutes of Funk. Again, 5 minutes just wasn’t enough.
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Beneficence feat. Inspectah Deck & DJ Rob Swift – Digital Warfare [Video]
Taken off Beneficence’s “Basement Chemistry” album (CD/2LP/cassette/digital), in stores worldwide January 29. Features include Inspectah Deck, MC Eiht, Masta Ace, AG of D.I.T.C., Chubb Rock, El Da Sensei, Dres of Black Sheep, DJ Spinna, Da Beatminerz, L’Orange, MindsOne, Confidence, The Legion, KON Sci, and many more.
Read moreDJ Rob Swift & DJ Eclipse Discuss The New Generation Of DJs Using Serato [Video]
Two long-time DJs who have mastered the art of turntablism decades before software came into the picture had an important discussion on the skill level of the new generation of DJs. Both agree that the skill level of turntablism has not surpassed the peak of the 90s when many DJ crews competed and battled to be the best and most technically-skilled at the art form. Rob Swift teaches courses on DJing and believes that technology has allowed the younger generation to take shortcuts. DJs from the 80s and 90s had to be delicate with vinyl records to prevent the needle from skipping as well as command the turntables. These are basic instincts that one can only learn from practicing with vinyl and not relying on a laptop to come to the rescue. Rob explains “Sometimes the beauty in the art form is the mistakes” and “The people I teach, I want them to be better than me, so that I can learn from them.” Check out DJRobSwift.com for updates on Rob’s upcoming album, “X-Files: Lost & Deleted”.
Read moreDJ Rob Swift On Rap Is Outta Control [Video]
DJ Rob Swift of the legendary X-Ecutioners DJ crew was a special guest on RIOC, promoting his first full-length album in six years. Named X-Files: Lost & Deleted, Rob explains that this album is a collection of rare, remixed, and reinterpreted songs from the archives. His vision for this album is to bridge the gap between old X-Ecutioners fans and new fans who are unaware of Rob’s deep history as a DJ and turntablist. X-Files includes “…a collection of fresh and new takes on my best work” explains Rob. It features Large Professor, J-Live, Supernatural, Breez Evahflowin, Quest, Dr. Butcher, Kutmasta Kurt, and more. Kickstarter supporters will receive two exclusive songs, one being a rare track of Rob Swift himself rapping at age 16 over beats provided by Psycho Les of The Beatnuts. Help support the project by visiting the Kickstarter campaign here.
Read moreHUBBS, Skyzoo & DJ Rob Swift Freestyle On Rap Is Outta Control [Video]
Brooklyn, Queens, and Pittsburgh connected on this RIOC episode with DJ Eclipse. Emcees Skyzoo (BK) and HUBBS (PA) spit some very impressive freestyles while DJ Rob Swift of The X-Ecutioners cut the instrumental. HUBBS is preparing to release his mixtape Modern Vintage 3 and Skyzoo has just released his best project to date, Music For My Friends (purchase here) and DJ Rob Swift is promoting his kickstarter campaign for X-Files: Lost & Deleted. This will be Rob’s first album in six years, which includes a collection of rare, remixed, and reinterpreted songs for both young and old hip hop fans to appreciate. Watch this freestyle video and check out Rob’s Kickstarter campaign here.
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