DJ QBert || 2014 DMC NYC Regional || Showcase

[@SlingingLead]

The king of a lost art. There will never be another like him.

[@thejason51873]

So true

[@majorpaiyne2124]

One of the masters of the turntablism element of hip hop. You are watching a master at work...

[@dandrechesterfield5411]

When I was a kid Qbert inspired me to get into djing I'm 31 and still involved in music and "the industry". I used to watch this VHS of him tripping on acid at his moms house going back and forth from room to room with wall to wall records. He had turntables set up in every room. the video was 3 or 4 hours of him just scratching and acting a fool. It inspired me to scratch for hours everyday and taught me that you have to put in hours a day to get good at anything. That VHS was from 1997 and he hasn't aged a day

[@dandrechesterfield5411]

@@TheWashableBomb yeah I mean I never said I still dj. I gave that up when I was 21 and cd turntables came out and ruined things for awhile.

[@sethgreen1156]

@@dandrechesterfield5411 don't listen to that fool. Sounds like you used to really love it. You can always get back in the game.

[@dandrechesterfield5411]

@@sethgreen1156 I did love it, it was my first passion and obsession. That other guy in the comment didn’t even seem to comprehend my comment haha

[@Ja_Zer]

you know what that video is called?

[@dandrechesterfield5411]

@@Ja_Zer look up Qbert and yoga frog attack of the robots. The one I had was super long and was dubbed but that’s the footage I watched everyday

[@rivumrejex2864]

Scratching is actually a lot harder than people think and you always have to use ur imagination to entertain! Qbert is a legend he's being going for decades and he still smashes it..my hat goes off to the guy!!!

[@shaunbees1]

Word 2 that!

[@christiandiegoalcocer]

Who would think it's easy?! He is obviously (and looks, and sounds) a virtuoso of his instrument!

[@Blap552]

I'd bet he's a Total Natural as he looks Clean and a Young man,Thank God.❤

[@skelejp9982]

We used to put a Dutch dime on the needle. for better needle pressure.. And cut out the plastic, where they put the record in..in same size of the record, and put that under the record mat. Only then U could start Scratchin. Also we made a shortcut knob on line 1, on the Phonic mixpanel, instead of using the fader.

[@Visionism]

The level of finesse is astounding. Done at an incredible technical level and yet still everything he does is pervaded by this great sense of FUN which I find missing from a lot of other performers.

[@Visionism]

​@@TheWashableBomb Could you point me to the part where I said everyone else should quit? Moron.

[@darrylpower2305]

Hands down Q-Bert cuts better than any turntablist today or in the past. Innovative, creative, not from this planet scratching. Fucking sick.

[@ethnikLSD]

He is simply the best one!

[@djaceofpentacles]

Can't argue. You'll hear "he's a better musician... this guy is a better composer" While possibly true and definitely objective, Q is the king of scratching. He's the Eddie Van Halen/Hendrix type of soloist that isn't touchable

[@cosmoBUZ]

Because art is a zero sum game of best and the rest lol

[@markhemming]

Q is incredible, but others rank up there with him like D-Styles, Toadstyle, and the lesser known Dee Swift from the UK (RIP!)

[@lyndellbolling3730]

Hand speed is incredible!!

[@djTLMtv]

Every time I watch Q it makes me hype/happy and depressed at the same time! :) He is still on an unreachable level, lightyears away.

[@flatspotting2898]

Q is untouchable man. He blew my head off when I first heard him as a kid, 20+ years later he still amazes me.

[@MohammedAhmed-fu9tb]

Not goog

[@Fluk3D099]

When I saw even he is using serato I almost cried and a part of me died :-/

[@gamingheadztvMediaHeadztv]

he like super sayian god Lvl

[@manukkee]

YEAH he is amazing ! his music selection and the sounds of his scratches are unique.

[@smiley00341]

Thank you for the opportunity to be able to see such amazing talent at their best and having a great time doing so!!!

[@TheOFFICIALDMCUSA]

Peace - DMC USA does not tolerate trolls on our youtube channel. Everyone has a right to their own opinion - but why spend your valuable time, trolling battle videos, writing negative things? If you don't like a set, keep it moving. Most trolls have never battled in their lives but feel that they can critique world and national battle champions.

[@allanp865]

Watch the master at work

[@DJFRESH242]

the best

[@TheOFFICIALDMCUSA]

santana garcia thanks for the heads up #deleted! why did I not get that notification?

[@donpatonom9756]

If you dont like something, you can say it, it's not trolling. trolling is pissing off people just for the sake of it, being mean, unfair.... That said, i love Qbert. and DMC of course.

[@TheOFFICIALDMCUSA]

don Patonom yep - we delete that - but it is pure comedy when people who are not even close to winning a regional think they can diss a World Champ! And anyone who is Qbert's peer or equal has better time to do with their time than trolling around on youtube writing only negative comments!

[@AlexanderBuck1973]

Saw QBert at The End club in London in 98. The DJ booth is at ground level and in the middle of the dancefloor. QBert wasn't as well known in the UK and it was a Thursday night so the club had like 50 or so people in it by the time he came on. He gave us a 1 hour masterclass. I've never been so blown away by his mastery and also how much fun he was having. He even did a handstand and fucking scratched with his fucking toes. It was totally insane. It was such an intimate setting as we could all see exactly what he was doing being only a few feet away from him. He engaged with us all too. So bloody chilled out while doing his thing. What an artist!

[@bitchesleave]

Sick❤

[@hyenatoofs9883]

He is an old school DJ and a damn good one at that, people just forget where all these new amazing turntablists got their roots. DJ QBert is one of their inspirations as well as Mix Master Mike, don't forget it.

[@AsianImage]

I remember watching grainy ass VHS tapes of the battles...I have like 3 actual MIX TAPES of Q Berts at my house. After all these years he is still the greatest at scratching, beat juggling and creating music out of "noise." Props for sure...

[@alpaykasal2902]

Grandmaster Caz is in the back shaking his head at how brilliant this performance is at 5:38. NOBODY can touch a flare better than this guy

[@Ckillen2422]

The early 80's was the best time ever, growing up in Philadelphia... with the block parties in the school yards, i was a rapper back than, it was like mini concerts. The dj cutting, than the rappers rapping, than the poppers popping.

[@mohammadkabeer7340]

master his playing is so clear and precise you can basically learn the essence of djing by watching this

[@pommells5982]

2020. Still so amazing. Timeless.

[@OneRoomShed]

QBert is the battle scratch God. Even when he's just F'n around, he's on another level. His style is truly unique.

[@GunninRebel55]

Grandmaster Caz in the background. A true Hip-Hop legend....

[@Bremflux]

To really understand the greatness, you have to watch the set in its entirety. So many scratches and techniques used. Dude's on another level.

[@Nemo71340]

By far one of the best djs of all time. I remember finding his music through Tony hawk pro skater 20 years ago and he already was huge then. He just keeps getting better.

[@TechLife11]

I first saw him live back in 2000 and it blew me away.

[@admit2nothing]

The guy truly is from another planet! So awesome.

[@nathanielbeven9052]

i remember getting my first audio system in 2001 and listening to DJ Q-Bert battles and always wished i could see how he made all these sounds possible! once his videoes started getting put out on the internet , i was so happy! KEEP IT UP DJQ, YOU ARE THE BEST!

[@how2pick4name]

Every time i see him i shake my head, laugh and think, nobody is going to touch this for a while.

[@sparda9060]

Q-bert still looks like hes 17. His talent still getting better and better year after year like a turntable God.

[@masterofmashup1737]

A true legend to the culture

[@PureWaterSolutions]

Damn. Soo happy to see my boy Q still cutting it up!

[@ssbmAndy]

These cuts have aged like a fine wine. Qbert is so technical and creative.

[@krisruston]

Dude's 45 in this video, still looks he's 18! Amazing talent.

[@jwally94]

imagine if he pre-planned any of his sets.... but i guess thats what makes Qbert so great respect.

[@MachenLand]

they make it seem sooo effortless! love stumbling upon videos like this, and being amazed at talent you dont get to see on a daily basis!

[@Blap552]

Cool,Thanks!❤ I raved in the 90s in Denver but never saw this man until now. Respect!🫡

[@TheOFFICIALDMCUSA]

You can find him in Colorado Springs on March 9, 2024 if you are in the area www.eventbrite.com/e/official-grand-opening-dj-qbert-club-palmz-sat-mar-9th-tickets-814402238017 but also follow @milehighdjsupply on insta and facebook to see if he will be teaching a masterclass in Arvada.

[@Blap552]

@TheOFFICIALDMCUSA Thank you sir!

[@roastbeef441]

Q' s connection from his ear to fingers are on infinity level!

[@kvltwalter]

Dear God. This man is the Eddie Van Halen of the turntable. I loved him on Dr. Octagonecologyst back in '96, and it looks like he just keeps getting better and better.

[@Drew4078]

absolutely one of the 🐐 GOATS!!! Qbert will be remembered by real DJs forever.

[@TashaBridgman]

Can you please explain what a goat is?

[@KanakaMusic]

There are alot of deejays out there that truly cut, but there isn't a cat on earth who scratches like DJ QBert IMHO

[@SpindleMedia]

DMC USA are keeping the art alive ... well done Mrs Z!!!

[@TheOFFICIALDMCUSA]

thanks for supporting!!

[@SmallzNinja]

Still Iconic after all these years. Brilliant.

[@gunchief0811]

what's most amazing to me is that the level of"KNOWING" that he has for the beats no need for head sets all from just like a Jedi level of KNOWING.. where the beat breaks are..

[@Ninja_Gaijin]

It's called Serato and a laptop xD

[@Ninja_Gaijin]

actually ignore me, I see half way through he stops watching it - 15:33 is nuts, drops needle back a bunch of grooves and lands perfectly on beat - must have practiced that record at that tempo to figure out the groove spacing to jump back lol

[@GB3770]

Bryan Calhoun 22 mins with no headphones doing this is nuts....

[@grahamgramy1131]

@@Ninja_Gaijin he didnt have one back in 94

[@Ninja_Gaijin]

@@grahamgramy1131 I know - those buttons on the mixer sure do help make things faster these days though. I don't have a problem with technological advancement

[@Aidy]

Christ, it's people like QBert, Flash, Craze, and Shiftee that make me wish I could visit the US more often, seeing those guys scratch live is incredible, you don't get the same effect from a video. Big ups from the UK, and good luck to all the DMC DJs this year

[@codypandajones]

DJ QBert is another DJ legend to me n the most iconic DJ I know n he is my inspiration to DJ. DJ QBert ur one of my favorite DJ icons bro keep doin ya thing g

[@placidrenegade]

Some great djs with unique style on this planet but Qbert is out of this world

[@leebrandon3842]

wow the super super rare q bert mixing 2 of the same records. of course he went futuristic space age madness with it. that drumming at the end where he speeds it up soo fast is like one of the dopest things ive seen.

[@feedyourspeakers]

Love how the HUGE banner behind him and various stickers around are by Rane/Serato yet he's rockin the boat with Naitive Instrument equipment. haha.

[@TheOFFICIALDMCUSA]

FYI What is cool about Rane is that 1. they support all of the DMC USA DJ battles. I don't even think we could have the battles without them. 2. Rane knows their mixers are on point so they don't need to force everyone to use them. DMC USA uses Rane mixers for the battles. Showcase DJs can use what they want. So Qbert is using a Traktor mixer, but you can thank Rane for making that showcase possible! #ranerocks!

[@kendo512]

Last night I had a dream I was chilling with Qbert and mix master mike and we were all cutting and then Qbert wouldn't drive me home

[@kloweg2612]

what a dick

[@fiftyIceStates]

What a prick.

[@yvk_2000]

What an a-hole

[@OtebNSolrac]

hahaha kendo

[@hutchtv7640]

Dreambert what a prick lol

[@davidcopeland6226]

dj qbert one of the best scratchmasters ive ever seen true master on the decks

[@doubles7533]

Respect to everyone past and present who's ever worked a fader, but in my opinion, Q Bert's the best turntablist of all time. Hands down.

[@illwill5084]

That just goes to show you do know yr DJs, he's good and I give him his props but not one of the best.

[@808horst]

the drumming routine is always a pleasure

[@affalaffaa]

99.9% of the time a great time with the Qube. Not had a set out of him to buy for a while, but seems like he's not all out for the money. Shit I remember getting his C.D's in the late 90's and wishing they'd appear every other week. Still going, fair play dude.

[@true_plays_games]

The phrasing at 2:00 is insane....classic Q untouchable shit. Then followed by 30 seconds of blank space starting a laptop? It just...takes the heart out of it.

[@yocho2677]

the mixer couldn't keep up with him and the fader knob 😂😂😂 what a living legend. 🤘😎🤘

[@djdroopsta]

The best scratch DJ ever MR QBERT!!!

[@gunchief0811]

the woody wood pecker set was SICK!

[@dunneyd]

I think it's spoiled by cam edit speeding his hands up...jus kidding dude!that guy is just...NO.1

[@quentinplantae1014]

"Guess whooo !?" ;)

[@stevenshelton3619]

Dj Q-bert is one of my idales as far as scratching and mixing goes hes the reason I too became a scratch artist and has had major influence on my style and goals from when I first scratched till I was able to play straight 8 hours sets he's fucking amazing he's the best scratch dj in the world hands down and I'd love to meet Q-bert and jam before we dead lol even tho I know he'd smoke me it'd just be badass to jam with ones idle

[@stevenshelton3619]

Even if he slaughtered me id accept that

[@detroittrickster3327]

i agree

[@stevenshelton3619]

I actually got to meet Q-bert this year in the town I now reside in and personally told him how I feel and how much he's inspired me wow dreams can come true

[@dipstarky]

qbert will always be one of the greatest, an originator and a true legend.

[@DjGabrielEscobar973]

Craze + Qbert Showcase. Needs to happen!

[@dubzy8334]

its mind blowing, 20 year dj here and this guy just keeps delivering, Amazing

[@goldenmodem8722]

I wish more american rappers would showcase djs in their music, I miss that moment when the dj came in and destroyed the song...and then have a loud chorus hitting the hook following the cut...that's hiphop, then the breakers would start breaking...and minds would have delusions of grafittic grandeur

[@zipsiongaming]

yeah now it's a bunch of rappers whining with a basic beat that's much quieter than their voice.

[@goldenmodem8722]

yup

[@mrDjora9]

actually the dj's used to showcase rappers. so called mc's at the time. now the tables have turned.

[@ayyylmao5038]

Probably the best comment.

[@stylewars7039]

Well said brutha 🤔👌

[@thehunterofdeath2180]

The one n only DJ Qbert legend for sure always coming with new routine not the same thing being created all the time he don't not need to proof himself he is a legend he already proof himself all those years he still doing it focus on scratch he is good turntable TV 😂👍😎

[@FilippoMidali]

Still my favorite scratch performance ever.

[@dutchdepth4727]

This performance is SICK. Qbert will always be the master

[@ZzyzxMatrix]

Q-Bert & Pharrell should start a band....Martians from Neptune.

[@YourFunkLord]

😂🖒

[@Jamusictv]

Never thought I will see the day Qbert using Traktor. Dope! Love this guy!

[@RobMacGregor]

Still watching years later. Love this set. The drop at 4:10 has my kids hopping

[@sosteve9113]

Awesome set

[@MrGorecki]

His thing is always so stress free. Beautiful. Hasn't even aged either.

[@ramzibadwi5228]

I don't think I know enough about turntablism to appreciate how awesome his scratches are but the beat juggling drops my jaw!

[@johndee2710]

get really stoned then relisten

[@hrmsmk]

Those hands are fast as lighting. Respect Grand Master QBert!

[@Bizness10]

Just awesome!!!! Still one of, if not the best!!!!

[@peterhughes614]

Aintcare it sounds like some keith Mansfield or something

[@MIAMI305LIVE]

Seriously. Why would people hate on such talent. I'm 34, I've been listening to these dudes since I was 17, this is nothing but love of the culture right here. Raw talent. Big up to all the masters of their craft. Special about out to my fellow countrymen from Nicaragua and telling that 305! DJ craze. A true legend. Peace.

[@POPMASTERFABEL]

Christie Z not only runs DMC USA, she ROCKS!

[@EDDSMITTY1]

POPMASTERFABEL Christy rocks...lol! Of course...that's wifey! How could you say anything less? Hahaha...just kidding, brah...she does and checked her site. Christy Z does great work in acknowledging our legendary DJ's. Keep up the good work..both of you. Our newer generation needs to recognize. 😊

[@petrokemikal]

Qbert is just one of those guys that transcends what everybody else is doing.. The guy was in his own league only matched by his own level ups over the years... I dont think anybody else put in as much effort into beat juggling and scratching as he did..He deserves the title King of the turntables..

[@westonianblumbard3001]

1:01 Now THIS is how you build up energy and hype. This progression is insane

[@binkietheclown]

Saw him spin on Halloween 2014 in Louisville, KY. His bass blew the circuit in the middle of the set. QBert is the fucking man!

[@johnxela4255]

how can someone dislike this??????? its qbert !! to many new jacks acting to damn naughty. peace

[@djgid-e5189]

Huge inspiration as a DJ, still have a long way to go to make it this big.

[@detroittrickster3327]

you will never be at his lvl good luck

[@clarkbarclay]

wait for the beat juggling in the middle, pretty amazing

[@obeahuk]

The Yoda of scratching 🙌🏼 . Still fresh in 2023

[@1997TL1000]

Skill level over 900,000!!!! No head set.... This is bananas!!! What kind of connection do you have to possess in order to do this?!!!! For 30 minutes and just slay!! Hands down killer ✊🏾

[@Ninja_Gaijin]

he's using Serato so can see visually on the laptop where he is on the waveform of the sample he is scratching - no less skill involved but makes it quicker to find your cue point, rather than having real vinyl (which costs more to replace obviously and can be hard if rare/out of print) and having a bunch of stickers as cue points

[@raafaa14]

Not serato but traktor, just look at the back of the mixer, where it says "Native-Instruments", if it was a serato mixer, it would say Rane or it would be for example the DJM900SRT from Pioneer.

[@Ninja_Gaijin]

Sorry, I'm not too down with Traktor enabled mixers

[@Ninja_Gaijin]

some mixers work with both though and there is a serato sticker on the side of one of the decks @ 4:40

[@Ninja_Gaijin]

check 16:08, what ya think it is? Could be Serato in anti-trainspot mode, but it doesn't look much like Serato or Traktor layout really

[@dancefloormayhem1]

SO excited to see him in Baltimore, MD on June 28th!!!!!!

[@davesirus]

Q has always been a inspiration to me he has a quick hand for scratch but i personally think he should consider using some more modern loops instead of old stuff sounds like his technique never changes

[@spinsince8867]

Thanks U Q, Christie & DMC!!!

[@GVike]

In my humble clueless opinion, computer sampling developed too much and made things too easy for some pretenders and the music business... but then turntablists like this guy remind us what true skill sounds like! Amazing.

[@danabodymod]

its a pleasure tu see u playing

[@ambesa1]

any one that speaks of q-bert in a negative way, got issues, the bruhda is a genius!

[@TheStuF]

anyone that believes an individual is beyond criticism, has the issues. Yes he is the greatest, doesn't mean he is perfect :)

[@ryanheldorfer6051]

Still killing it! I take comfort in that

[@bwoyohnename5209]

he was born on a slipmatt ......

[@DjMossy]

Bwoy OhneName agreed. Proper at one with the turntable. So enjoyable to watch 🔥

[@funkyDJmiguel]

the amount of practice and faith to have that quick and slick timing hands is unreal hes like bruce lee on the decks

[@djtrek19]

Omg better than watching some dude on 4 cdjs doing some button smashin! Thank god for those 1200's!

[@adamt4417]

Haha isn't that the truth, there's so many replica's but a classic 1200 cant be beat.

[@MoChua]

He is truly the master of them all.

[@carloleoni4843]

He's simply the Best turntablist ever.

[@baruch1248]

WOOOOORD UP.. DJ Q-BERT SLICE AND DICES THE TECHNIQUE 1200'S STRONG ALWAYS.. I REMEMBER WHEN HE CAME OUT IN THE BEGINNING OF THE NINETY'S. STILL A CUT MASTER WORD UP..👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@scotthansen3805]

Living legend...that's really all I can say.

[@dau4970]

***** lol

[@djjustinegerongco907]

wow nice this boy two remix

[@Herman-q9d]

Just so dope....an honor ...

[@suntimes9465]

You never see these so called Rappers in these events showing love and respect to what started it all.

[@detroittrickster3327]

fuck these rappers!

[@TTMAcademy]

wow!! 3 million views !!!! skratching is blowing up!!! hope we start hearing cuts on pop radio!!!

[@barrywatts803]

After two weeks practice everyday I'm starting to get 1 click and 2 click orbit flares.

[@eyetell]

This shit is so dope I had to post it up on DJTVShow.com. Thank you Qbert & DMC... Ya awesome!

[@barrywatts8501]

I'm experiencing a come down when he finishes his routine! Not human

[@jesiahvalenzuela2752]

This is fricken badass for me and my dad! It also has woody the wood pecker's laugh! That was my sister's favorite show! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻😝😝🙂🙂

[@Riddlla]

THIS is why I'll never switch to CD/MP3