Rob Swift |

Rob Swift does his thing on 5 Minutes of Funk. Again, 5 minutes just wasn't enough.
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[@72meci]

Godamn!! I'm 45 yrs old and never get tired of seeing this kind of skill showcased. God bless bruh!! Amazing!!!

[@djrobswift]

God bless my dude! Thanks for the kind words.

[@mikegee3991]

I'm 54 and thought I was getting tired of it until I saw this. I had to send this video to 10 people!!! That's nothing but skill and protein powder right there!!!!

[@djrobswift]

@@mikegee3991 LMAO @ skill and protein powder.

[@Mikegee63]

@@djrobswift I was also born in London to Jamaican parents and came to the US in 1970.

[@alvinhorne5643]

@@djrobswift When you do the routine at 10:08 you should hook up a smoke machine where it looks like the turntables are smoking.. similar to Ace Frehleys guitar from KISS.. that would be sick!!

[@71dhwand]

This dude is one of the originators of the art. You young lazy dudes take notes. This brother put that work in through the years and very well deserve this recognition ! Thanks Rob for your contributions to hip hop !

[@djrobswift]

RESPECT

[@mrh44d12]

Hand & eye speed & coordination at its best ...salute the O.G

[@meadest9343]

NO HEADPHONES...CAN YOU HEAR ME IN THE BACK I'LL SAY IT AGAIN NO HEADPHONES....1 OF THE BEST 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@justeye0724]

Even though the Biz Markie routine is like 23 or 24 years old, I will never get tired of hearing it! Big up to Rob Swift, Mista Sinista, and the late, great Roc Raida!!

[@djrobswift]

RESPECT!

[@chzuga]

Great turntable control! Hot as hell mixes. Never goes out of STYLE!!!!

[@poweredbyWatts]

Honestly the best one here. The rest, while good, were playing club/radio sets. Rob was deconstructing/rebuilding. Recognize the difference between a Picasso and a paint by numbers.

[@djrobswift]

Thanks for what you said man. I appreciate words like that.

[@poweredbyWatts]

Rob Swift Rob, I thought about what to say. Thanks for showing us what's possible. Your musicianship invites a reinvestigation of how to find the music between the music. How to take something and flip it into something else. Your energy will be reverberating through the universe for a LONG time. Thanks for opening minds.

[@MrSergiogarcia85]

Rob Swift dam bro a lot out there but you dissected and executed effectively big bro! 🙏🏼

[@djrobswift]

@@poweredbyWatts Sending much love to you brother. Respect.

[@ruffaccord]

This comment is beautiful till this day

[@paulmarz76]

Still watchin, i always go back to this one .....straight savagery with the record control...fan since 98 Thank you Rob Swift.

[@djfilthyrich1]

These are all classic routines Rob's been rockin over the years....dope to hear them all again, and in 1 place

[@barrywatts803]

Every time I see someone beat juggle it blows my mind. It's like gymnasticks on the decks

[@22mell01]

I see the big influence here from old school djs like dj Aladdin and others back in the late 80s. This will never get old to me.

[@djrobswift]

🙏🏾

[@bobbycowper2915]

I get dizzy watching , but scroll down and listen it's pure bliss

[@ernestpaige8307]

I watch this once a week. I also watch the movie Scratch at least 3-4 times a year. Salute the X-Men. RIP Roc Raida

[@0222fab]

Legend rob swift forever. This dj is a part of history of hip hop. rob swift sound event

[@czwrefsteven]

Flex sitting there taking notes on his Rock The Bells 🔔 mix!!!! LMAO 😂

[@aikenstodd]

Old dmc routine but it never gets old. I've seen him do the beginnining of his set back in the early 90's. Salute to Rob Swift R.I.P. ROC RAIDER. XMEN!!!!!

[@aikenstodd]

@ThePeppe0000 The first record he used was a old break beat Fred Wesley and the J.B.'s Blow your head, the lady's and gentleman record was The Bridge by Mc Shan and the 3rd record was No Body Beats The Biz by Bizmarkie......

[@aikenstodd]

@ThePeppe0000 no problem bro..... love from N.Y.C. Bronx born and raised now a Harlem resident.....✌

[@5518sw]

My nigga spun around and sip his water. Then got right back on track . This shit was fire

[@geniusleveltheorem]

I see Rob swift i click. Simple

[@dareason7581]

that Amilli flip was fucking nasty man lmao ima sample that hard . . . jokes! This is the art of sampling! IMO

[@djrobswift]

Thanks man!

[@TTMAcademy]

Heat....thanx Flex for showcasing one of the worlds dopest turntablists...

[@dezfyah]

His name is Swift for a reason. One of the very best still in the game!!!

[@djrobswift]

RESPECT!

[@Bombay_BadBoy]

I just dont like how accurate this guy is jheezus. respect

[@macho_357]

Legendary material right here, mad respect & salute to Rob Swift & the X-Men for what they've done for Hip-hop!!

[@djrobswift]

Thanks for supporting what my crew and I have done for Hip Hop!

[@gepa2573]

ROB SWIT IS THE MAN.. PERIOD.. Peace FAM 2020 K.N.

[@FBA_AllTHEWAY]

A master at work! That T-Shirt is so fresh!.. I want one of those!😎

[@Lux9103]

RAIDA is Smilin

[@djrobswift]

Thank you for sayin' that!

[@Lux9103]

No Thank You for Representing Hip Hop...

[@djrobswift]

As long as I'm a live I'll always do my best to rep this in it's most authentic way.

[@Lux9103]

Which in turn Inspires us..the Younger Generation, So THANK YOU

[@djrobswift]

Right on bro!

[@Forever.Remain.Nameless]

Finally a true vinyl DJ, what the game's been missing! Youngsters take note, school is in session.....

[@smurfrock]

That was the lesson of where hard work and practice pays off. Rob Swift just shows up and plays with his toys first and then everyone else says "Fuck it, I'm taking my toys and throwing them away and giving up"

[@kevs8225]

It's good to see someone use vinyl again, props to Rob Swift!

[@djrobswift]

I had to do it!

[@williejamesjr6887]

Rob Swift what record is it tho ?

[@krispybaconboy]

@@williejamesjr6887 haha never ask a real dj that ish

[@icon73291]

I love when ppl get better with time. Proves that you never stop learning!

[@djrobswift]

🎯

[@jay-yi6pu]

Nice tribute to ROC RAIDA. R.I.P. WITH THE ROCK THE BELLS that he won DMC with in 1995.

[@lordg3803]

Rest Up Roc Raida!

[@djmays2024]

Where have this dude been, this is real DJ'ing. I been in the game since 1984 and this session took me back to the 80's. Love it.... @Rob Swift you the man.

[@djrobswift]

Glad you enjoyed my set bro!

[@TheRealScottFree]

I need the 146 people that disliked this to FIGHT ME tomorrow at 3pm

[@robswift1551]

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RESPECT!

[@DjcHuCkNiCe1]

It's 14 now...I got your back homie!!

[@VxonaXra]

SFREEMUSIC1 I disliked

[@djrobswift]

I haven't fought since Sept. of last year so count me in too.

[@jimtheshooter2269]

SFREEMUSIC1 I got your back homie

[@WinstonCorneilius]

1992...that set will live forever

[@vincestyles1030]

Funk master flex night! Go flex 😆

[@tomprice4016]

Love that sample at the beginning that bomb the base used

[@air_rue23]

Every DJ on here was dope so far....Rob Swift is just incredible #1

[@djrobswift]

Thank you!

[@aguycalledkwest]

I was privileged to first witness Rob divert that astounding Biz routine @ The Den of Thieves in '95! It'll never get played or old cause that funky illness is beyond gold!!!

[@djrobswift]

Damn, you go way back then. Respect!

[@LowKickSlick]

And there you have it....God DJ Rob Swift!!! Vinyl!!!

[@2black90]

Vinyl is wicked man. Nobody does it anymore.

[@Damon_Fall-Guy_Mitchell]

Now you know I love this one.

[@djdubba.u8917]

Rob Swift live n direct,this is the true art of the DJ.Ive got this on vinyl on Return Of The DJ & love it,big up rob Swift

[@geraldjohnson3216]

Im hooked and im only 20seconds in it.

[@Slowjo1221]

I had to watch this Twice, back to back. The amount of skill sheeeeeeesh. Props DJ Rob Swift

[@djrobswift]

RESPECT!

[@fedoramcclaren4294]

I remember when these were done in his legacy of battling!!! I am cheesing right now!!!

[@dapound4568]

Appreciate da fact he killed it off vinyl 🔥🔥🔥

[@gz6184]

This is the greatest video ever made.

[@wadeoradio]

No disrespect to the others who went, but this has been the best so far. I remember seeing the whole executioners rock a show in show in Manhattan with Common when he was signed to Good Music. Props Rob Swift. This was hard.

[@djrobswift]

Humbled! Thank you.

[@wadeoradio]

I follow you on the gram. What you are doing in training the next generation of DJs is amazing. Love your work and your contribution to the culture. Salute my brother.

[@danielsoriano1496]

The Wade-O Radio Video Channel wadeeeeeee-Oooooooo...big fan man hahha, funny i found ya in the comments

[@djrobswift]

@@wadeoradio I'm trying my best to help preserve our art form. I appreciate the love you show. Respect to you.

[@troyevans9981]

@@djrobswift yo rob u did the damn thing 👏 👌

[@kingjahman7905]

There's a way to do this things man!! Am fuckin humbled! Years ago n am still watching this craft..

[@gregoryostrom8639]

I just witnessed absolute brilliance! Big respect to Rob Swift and all those DeeJays repping the culture hard!

[@djrobswift]

Respect returned.

[@BIG-BlueNation8569]

Old school MC'S most talented DJ's, not even close! Shout out 2LiveCrew!

[@Hoodlegendyoutube]

As a up and coming Dj I’m not trynna be regular I’m trynna be a real Dj and this was simply amazing 💯💯💥🔥

[@SpacemanOGLord]

that LL rock the bells mix was fire!!

[@djgonz123]

Such a legend and still helps out the new djs coming in to the game.

[@djrobswift]

Respect Jonathan!

[@black169escalade]

One of my all time favorite Djs ever

[@djrobswift]

🙏🏾

[@alee7436]

Rob Swift lost his Mind at 7:15 When that LL Cool J dropped Flex like Nigga this is Hip Hop

[@EGLALGEXLAJOSEPHS]

I❤ Rob Swift and HOT 97 . . .

[@fronati]

Yo I am 41 and based off this I'm going to find some second hand decks and practice day and night- try to get to 30% of this skill...thank you for inspiration...mid life crisis itch I now have to scrach (pun intended!!) - Great video

[@DJKARRI219]

Rob Swift is thee man. This comment was written before even watching the video. That's how much confidence in have in him ripping this set

[@djrobswift]

Thanks for showin' love.

[@DJKARRI219]

Rob Swift No doubt bro. Salute

[@2black90]

In the 80's, when Rakim, KRS-1 and Naughty By Nature, Salt and Peper and other like minded Dj Premier, GangStar, and course Run DMC killed in New York. Legendary in the making right here. Rob Swift is toooo nice.

[@CypherCynical]

much love from Philippines here 👍

[@angelosinski]

jesus lord almighty so fucking fire... i still cant believe he taught me how to spin. really can't.. i aint even good, but i was so lucky. and its about turntablism but it was actually so much more than that. MUSIC, GROOVE, timing, STYLE, feeling... my jaw dropped everytime he touched them turntables. everytime. rob taught HIPHOP in such a fashion, it burned its way right into my soul thank you rob for this sesh and i also thank the universe for meeting this man and seeing him CUT THEM RECORDS right in front of my eyes

[@djrobswift]

Angelo!!!!!!!!! #DJSkillsAndStyles

[@gaschamberremix4289]

He is not fuccin playin! Salute my G! 🔥

[@raymondjblaze7761]

My generation (gen z) don’t know nothing bout real hip hop! I wanna learn how to Deejay!!!!!! This joint is fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@Troybranding]

bro...rob swift is that dude. he understands where all the patterns came from and studies them. Hes like the combined force of all DJs and their innovations from before our time. He also knows and understands to a TEE, beat patterns, beat counting and how they should be used. If you are a DJ yourself looking to be schooled, look up his online lessons.

[@djrobswift]

Thanks for the acknowledgement bro. I appreciate it.

[@kingofchill5175]

Rob swift left it smokin' in 5 minutes 🔥

[@shonberg7638]

Rob Swift is one of the best in the game str8 up! Much respect!

[@djrobswift]

Much love!

[@HeROsiNhEaVeN]

The real way it’s done !.....a lost art form nowadays....👌I use to hang at Mista Sinista’s house in E. Elmhurst and watch him and Rob tear it up for hours...Miss those days...✌️

[@djrobswift]

Respect!

[@DjNegi]

got me putting my hands up like im watching a boxing match!! true skills, respect

[@djrobswift]

Respect to you sir.

[@ivanmartinez8151]

My favorite 5 minutes of Funk by far

[@djrobswift]

Right on!

[@littleoldal]

i'm only discovering these turntable tuesdays now. big up to flex for the shine.

[@evole73]

Rob swift = legend

[@djrobswift]

RESPECT

[@jonathonlesko3554]

Flawless. Truly one of the most skilled dj's.

[@OuchMashups]

He kills it everytime!

[@djrobswift]

I try to at least...

[@Pod-e4m]

Amazing Kung Fu moves at the end with "rock the bells"

[@LiveLoveNLetBe]

WTF!!!!!!!!! Holy shit homie COOKED THAT UP RAW!!!!

[@djrobswift]

Cause I'm a chef of this turntable shit!

[@LiveLoveNLetBe]

No Doubt homie.. Been a fan since when.. Keep cooking that shit! Inspirational and at the same time humbling.. Bless!

[@wallacehardiniii9038]

Classic Rob Swift routine right there.

[@MrD-tu3hp]

Definitely top 2 of this

[@chriscjjones1497]

Wow....when I don't feel like practicing.....this will be my go to video.....DAMN!

[@majestic631]

Rob Swift is a beast. The man is just nice.

[@djrobswift]

💪🏾

[@joekarate9424]

Rob is a BEAST

[@victormatias748]

real hip hop music that move to the best music created

[@frankhuey1725]

Clean & smooth. Like when y’all use to battle q-Bert, & mix master Mike & them fresh DJs from Cali

[@jceez7858]

Classic battle

[@AudioRohnRx]

Flex Face Said it ALL... Great Job Homie!!!

[@djctrlentertainment]

Rob, you got me done up on rock the bells. I played that song yesterday and wish I could spin it like that.

[@jjosecuriosidades]

Rob swift is the X men number one. Mixer noise. Oh my god. Fantastic X men.

[@djrobswift]

💪🏾

[@djscientific9709]

Inspired!!! These routines were part of growing up! Rob Swift is one of the nicest ever!

[@djrobswift]

RESPECT

[@troyevans9981]

@@djrobswift yo rob u about to give flex a heart attack. Lmfao

[@djrobswift]

@@troyevans9981 Respect Troy!

[@djrobswift]

@@troyevans9981 LOL

[@JamBurglar]

Saw Rob do that JBs opening (or something really similar) close to 20 years ago and still vividly remember it. Dope stuff. Super head nod.

[@BocaNejra]

Amazing showcase!! Props

[@djsupernova246]

Rob swift is the greatest.....

[@aisforannihilation1662]

That A milli cut beat was dope. They all were. Hella slick. Props.

[@djrobswift]

Thank you!

[@vect97]

Got to give Flex props on this series he's doing. The scram jones one was dope and Rob of course is a true master at the art. Glad to see Flex give respect where respect is due. X-men rule. RIP Roc Raida

[@djrobswift]

Flex is a good dude!

[@troyevans9981]

I agree he needs to keep this going.

[@matsuwd-emethdaath4002]

Legendary pioneer DJ ..damn when I sae Roxanne Roxanne...it took me way back lol like 84 or something !!

[@DJHubcap]

#RobSwift is what Bruce Lee would look like if Kung Fu was Hip Hop, straight up. Peace to the God!!

[@djrobswift]

RESPECT

[@screamotraplord]

It is kung fu!

[@screamotraplord]

In China, it refers to any study, learning, or practice that requires patience, energy, and time to complete.

[@screamotraplord]

@@djrobswift my cousin found the album built from scratch on the ground way back in the day and gave it to me changed my life. On premiers execution I rem the part where the cut was like His hands scratching faster than your 👀 can see

[@Playboysnow]

Rob killed it as usual!! one of the best to ever do it AND a great teacher!!

[@djrobswift]

Thanks Playbizy. Respect my dude.

[@Playboysnow]

Rob Swift Thank You my man....I enjoy your lessons

[@bacongrits4155]

Shout out to Rob for actually bringing the wax out for this segment, true turntablism

[@djrobswift]

I had to!

[@BboyCorrosive]

@@djrobswift hey man, I eased off B-boying after 17 years recently and transitioned into spinning, all vinyl and mainly early 90's boom bap and been watching a lot of your stuff 😁

[@djrobswift]

@@BboyCorrosive Respect!

[@milkflavour82]

Man, so many awesome moments in this video but 7:25 were he's setting up the LL part, Flex looks like he's strapping himself in thinking, "I know what's coming and this is gonna be epic". His face is like a kid at Christmas.. awesome man.. tbh I didn't like when turntablism moved away from scratching and more towards juggles and technical, I feel it lost so much of its musicality and its soul/heart, which I feel is a big part of the genre, but here Raida is bringing and balancing both; technical skills, super clean juggling and some real funk and heart.. massive respect man, this really put a smile on my face

[@acole1974]

Rob Swift is niiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!!!

[@djrobswift]

Thank you!

[@acole1974]

+Rob Swift ..... no problem homie only speaking facts!!!!!!

[@dolphinbuc]

My Gawd! What did I just watch? It's funny his first single was UTFO's Roxanne Roxanne cause I remember buying that with Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five as a teenager. First two rap albums in my library. Much respect.

[@djrobswift]

Respect back!

[@EdacSelectah]

One of the best!!! Big up Rob!!!!

[@chodge8366]

I knew Rob was going to be Heavy on the Juggling.