Star Wars DJ Imperial March (Full Set) - Skratch Bastid

Full routine from Skratch Bastid's Star Wars themed battle set at the 2001 Scribble Jam DJ battle, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Instrumental used = The Centaur by Buck 65 ( • Buck 65 - The Centaur ... )
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[@tonydelupis1251]

I am your fader

[@oneflowerninjamagic1912]

like what you did there!

[@patpatrykowski]

im am u crossfader :D

[@peterhackett93]

@@patpatrykowski wut?

[@peterhackett93]

@Fatal Phenomenon "im am u" isn't funny

[@eljefescientist5726]

Mandela effect

[@bobbycollins9668]

You know you've won the battle when 16 years later people are still watching your routine and no one remembers the name of the guy you battled or what he did.

[@shortieshorty1571]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN 16 YEARS?!?! ...god I'm old...

[@deejaySilence]

who was that 'Cartman' look a like guy? :p

[@Gyrbae]

@@shortieshorty1571 Few months more and this moment is 18 years old. Time flies, doesn't it?

[@automobileracingfanatic2408]

@@deejaySilence that's Kico

[@oneflowerninjamagic1912]

TOTAL AND COMPLETE obliteration of his opponent - serious Lord Vader sh!t!

[@Godisangry]

22 years later, this still gives me a shiver in my spine when he hits the imperial march.

[@Vertex_0101]

I miss the 90s early 2ks

[@InterSpaceResearch]

shout out to the natti, where I lived in 2001.

[@tomfullery4057]

I come back to this about every 2 years.

[@AphexTwinII]

He didn't tho

[@hiho810]

2023.11.26 - we're still picking our jaws up off the floor

[@rockywaters9592]

That imperial march section is what mixing tournaments should be about and is what's missing a lot these days. Hyping the crowd with this kind of musical creativity is a lost art, and not enough DJs today play to the crowd, they sacrifice musicality for technical chops.

[@AsiaDanceScene]

I went to the Japanese Technics final and it was great technically, but most of it was the sort of thing that only people who are crazy into turntablism could understand, not at all fun for the average spectator.

[@lunardelusions2657]

I love turntablism, what got me into DJing and music in general, on the flip side my GF can't stand beat juggling and repetitive cuts, so I can see where others wouldn't enjoy it.

[@rickdagrexican7351]

​@@lunardelusions2657 Repetition is death. Always evolve. 🤟🖖

[@rosscop.coltrane2747]

It was all out of time

[@rockywaters9592]

@@rosscop.coltrane2747 gimme creativity like this over perfect timing with no soul any day, most people in that crowd aren't turntableists, they just wanna be entertained. Its shit like this that gets views and people interested in the genre, it's never the best at the technical stuff that capture the imagination of the people.

[@alexplorer]

"Now witness the power of this fully armed and operational turntable."

[@unintentionallydramatic]

The don't be so proud of this syncopated rhythm you've constructed.

[@carlyncook1211]

The more you tighten you grasp, tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.... HIT IT!! ( Alternate reality, princess Leia drops stormtroopers epic fades into darkness, to haunt the death star .......)

[@LuigiL75]

RELEASE THE 1'S AND 2'S!!!

[@massoverride478]

great comment they will feel the true power of the darkside

[@arachk]

That Ill Beat came from the Death Star!!! ......... ......... We can't repel firepower of that Funktitude!!!!

[@whatfreedom7]

I came here after a guy played the imperial March on a coffee stirrer.

[@GuardianCor]

The Force has guided us along the same path, my friend.

[@mikekpow4617]

same

[@apflor323]

There's also the legend of the toilet plunger.. Lot's of splashing.... May the force be with you

[@jasonwalker9808]

Me also .... we have a support group that meets every second Tuesday of the month. 😜😜😜😜🙊🙉🙈

[@odinliamwright]

Lol. Same.

[@ethanellis2453]

this is fucking incredible to watch. At that split second even the man he was against knew he had won. You don't see scratching like this anymore. Perfection.

[@cyberpimp29]

Legend

[@cees-gc8xt]

He lost....judges gave to the other guy.

[@cyberpimp29]

@@cees-gc8xt goddamn what a bummer...

[@Dubflash]

@@cees-gc8xt What... all these years I was sure he would have won. How could he not? Oh well, he might have lost that battle, but he won the internet.

[@MTGreborn]

@@Dubflash kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn3Scnmmm5aZgZY Round 1 Pirate Bam vs Skratch Bastid (Skratch Bastid wins in tie breaker) Round 2 Kico vs Skratch Bastid (Skratch Bastid wins) Round 3 Finals Spryte 1 vs Skratch Bastid (Spryte 1 wins)

[@BazilRat]

What I love is the sportsmanship of the other dude. Like, legit props there, that's the face of a guy who knows he's beat and just wants to enjoy the show.

[@DM01710]

Well said 💯

[@frozenbinarystudio]

"Is it possible to learn this power?" "Not from a Jedi"

[@talimpalomino9589]

😂

[@xSuperiorManx]

Not from a regular Jedi. Only from a DJ - Disc Jedi.

[@penguinista]

According to the recent movies, you need to infected with some microbe. It evidently makes you really itchy, so you scratch like a demigod.

[@mylink.orb17]

Have you ever heard the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?

[@danieljones5304]

Jdji

[@dennis_duran]

Kuddos to the other guy for being respectful observant and encouraging.

[@ihatethebeatles4587]

R/boneappletea

[@creative8569]

Until he heard that last 20 seconds and was like “ooooh shit ok I lost”

[@reyespi7054]

He’s lowkey hating

[@GingerZombie29]

Friendly competition

[@AlecArmbruster]

If you wanna wear a Technics shirt, better be the best turntablist in the room 😂

[@thedividend6114]

I love how he looks at the other dude RIGHT before the drop. He’s got his eyebrows raised like, “You’re about to see some serious shit!”

[@karltee7862]

It's like he used heart of the cards and picked up the right set of cards to pull the final move.

[@KiwiKoNZ]

The force is strong with this one! ✋😌

[@MintyFreshist]

Love how the other Dj is just enjoying it.

[@bizzyfingers]

fatKat 912 its that look of "that's me totally fucked but damn that's sick"...

[@Crashnebulae]

@@bizzyfingers More like real recognizes real.

[@jianghaoyoutube5017]

@@user-hk7xm5pu1c fat boy the other dj

[@ethompson526]

7even

[@JunkAccumulator]

2020 and this is still awesome.

[@vuduy3rd]

yessir

[@AndreaZzzXXX]

yes !

[@ignaciopullum9891]

The Force is still strong with this one....

[@mr.tuerkenbart]

And I found this for 2 min

[@brodriguez1315]

No it is not

[@MrBlaine1234]

One of the most iconic moments in scratch DJ history

[@quinnbarlow4326]

I watch this every so often and it still is awesome as the first time.

[@JohnDoe-rt4jz]

Now THATS using the force......

[@Xakslied]

+John Smith truth

[@MADCITYSTUDIOS]

I'm pretty sure he used his anger to win. Sith Lord*

[@ListerMetal]

Reposted.

[@hellsith27]

Dark side force!

[@philipcooper8297]

That's just right Audio Technica.

[@vexivero]

Out of the dozens of times I've watched this, I never noticed the "always two there are, a master and an apprentice" soundbyte..nice foreshadowing!

[@stephenshoihet2590]

ha, i just noticed that now and your comment too!

[@erikmiddlestead3328]

Best part about this sound byte, is that he points to himself as the master and to his opponent as the apprentice! Genius!

[@youdontknowmegigna]

I never noticed the djs til I read your comment!

[@oicfas4523]

Never noticed either. At 0:40.

[@FantasySportsZen]

How'd you miss Yoda?!!

[@ForTheOmnissiah]

His ability to adapt and improvise is totally unreal. Hand-eye coordination and everything added up, he's a fkn savant. Gold.

[@ColonelSandurz]

That first track is Disturbance in the Force by Phoenix Orion produced by DJ Hive. It covers Star Wars Episodes 1-3. He also released another track called Jedi Mastery on his debut album that covers episodes 4-6.

[@pascalthiele6903]

💥💥💥💥💥

[@ZaZaZoo22]

Yes, that was a great album.

[@ChiTown915]

Need to check that out, thank you

[@teckniqqque]

Where can I find more of this stuff

[@KevinBeacham21]

This was a great moment to witness live... i'm the host in the video clip, a.k.a the voice saying "30 seconds" and "TIME!"... Shout out to the homie Skratch Bastid!

[@tomstern5016]

you were great in 8 mile too

[@PetraDarklander]

Wish I could have been there...

[@deejaySilence]

Kevin Beacham who was the fatt kid?

[@baslijftogt8287]

then why is the 30 seconds thing coming from the track and does the voice of the guy saying TIME sound so much different... keep your bs to your self ;)

[@waldengoins9539]

Kevin Beachams nether regions

[@caynemercury4685]

Did you ever wonder how r2d2 sounds when rapping? Well here you go 0:44

[@Doggmatic_]

I never seen star wars. What do you mean?

[@ethand3425]

@@Doggmatic_ there character named r2d2 and he sounds like that

[@Blurrz18]

Hype Beats this guy was the voice actor for r2d2

[@KappaDaKappa]

Damn, didn't even see your comment and thought the exact same thing haha. I think this set was well thought out!

[@RumbleFish69]

Yes, and when translated: "I go by fuckin R2, niggas know my name, I'll put my probe in your ass and you'll go insane!"

[@creperanch8968]

Still come back to this over the years and enjoy it just as much each time. Fantastic use of Buck 65 - Centaur

[@theyettifromcanada3688]

As soon as that guy realized the mix and knew he was beat,he stood there stoically and accepted it. I imagine afterwards that they shook hands and walked away having a laugh at the fun they both had. My hat is off to the competition for just enjoying the whole performance. And as for Scratch Bastid. ....wow. Incredible.

[@sammyjankiss287]

This was the EVO moment #37 of scratch battles for me.

[@bluewolf8873]

LOL I love Street Fighter 3 I'm sure only a few people knew what you were talking about

[@e3uphoric51]

Looool Nice

[@TheBatman602]

LMFAO I couldn't agree more personally

[@luf4rall]

When something niche crosses over into wider popular culture.

OMG hahahahaha

[@hydorah]

That was crazy. His opponent was loving it. Respect to that guy too

[@SirDistic]

For all of my life from the moment I first saw this to the very last breath I take, my favorite moment is when he looks over at him like "I'm about to end your whole career." before playing the Imperial March. 1:44

[@FernyMacProductions]

Seeing this years back on Scribble Jam blew my mind, still does till this day! Absolute classic mate!

[@keijimorita1849]

You know you've won when your competitor is enjoying being beaten.

[@lacruz8879]

Vader: Impressive. Most impressive.

[@MarthaRoseMoore415]

LA Cruz hellyeah. Never underestimate the power of the turntables.

[@jazzyrick]

And how many hear James Earl Jones when they read this?

[@x-JB-x]

This appears in my time line every so often n I have to watch it several times again. Never gets old this. Just pure skill….

[@drivewithbishop4426]

I remember hear this when it came out and was blown away. Had it as an MP3, took up 40Mb of my 128 Mb mp3 player because Limewire only had the "high quality" version.

[@mr.voidout4739]

I've dropped an Imperial March remix into my sets a couple times and the clubs went wild. I officially delegate that praise to this amazing performer.

[@salazam]

sure it did. "the clubs" went wild. I believe you.

[@vernwhittii2364]

I was at this performance, standing 10 feet behind him (backstage). I lost my sh*t when Scratch pulled that. One of my most memorable turntablist culture moments!!

[@CGoody564]

Vern Whitt II ah, real vinyl... They sure don't make DJs like this too often nowadays.

[@Azriel70]

I was right behind Beachman ...I remember everyone getting up mouths open...was pretty fucking amazing

[@gelatinous6915]

I have no idea who the other dude is....

[@the_key_x]

You lucky Bastid.

[@Yosser70]

I don’t DJ and I’m a total metal head but this is on of my favourite videos of all time! The skill involved and the imagination to come up with it in the first place is amazing 🤘

[@MrJacobMuldoon]

Every few months I come back and revisit this video

[@RCutOffakavEM]

The reaction of a crowd is just purely amazing! That was a truly great breakdown! Like a K.O. punchline!

[@BeyondTheGraveTakai]

For those who want to find the songs from his set: First song: Phoenix Orion - A Disturbance In The Force Second song: Buck 65 - The Centaur

[@BrokenSword1978]

Holy shit buck 65

[@onradioactivewaves]

Sample of Myka 9 - Can You Find The Level Of Difficulty In This - is the song between Phoenix Orion and Buck 65 ( the 30 seconds to go part)

[@Freqstep]

You da maaaaaan !!

[@michaelchega]

Looking for this 5 years ago. XD thank you, mate.

[@essentials4337]

🔥🔥🔥

[@senshai1267]

i come here again and again to listen to this, it just puts a smile on my face:)

[@Ram-1231]

Man. This brings back memories! Haven't heard a good scratch for a long time! And the Star Wars March was ingenious!

[@christopherk5909]

0:42 Bastid motions to himself "a master", then to his opponent "and an apprentice"

[@fernandofuentes2594]

14, 15 years later n this is STILL EPIC👍. I like how the dj looks at his comp right b4 the real music hits 👌

[@kistinka]

Fernando Fuentes real music?

[@TonyBologna999]

Hey man, how bout now? It’s been 20

[@PraveenReddyZA]

Dec 2022 and this is still epic!

[@ChrisandHen]

Just checked and this is my 3rd comment on this track I've been listening to hip hop and have been in love with scratching since 1986 I am now 48 and I haven't been so in awe of anything in this genre, this is just pure quality and genius. To make the judges react and also the opponent like this just shows how amazing this truly is. I have followed him for years and he is my 3rd fav DJ, no 1 terminator X, no 2 Erik B and the man himself in 3rd. Man it just shows that hip hop brings all people together and overrides any race issues, just a passion for the different arts that hip hop brings to the table like graffiti, break dancing, battle raps, the apparel and most importantly how it puts people from all ranges of society together and also brings wealth to deprived areas and gives people a way out of poverty. Love my hip hop. I have learnt things from rappers like words I have never heard before and I have had to look them up which has broadened my vocabulary

[@unlimited00]

1:44 - "I'm about to end your whole career."

[@oniglock]

Underrated comment.

[@jamesderwalt7869]

Diabetes beat you to it

[@midasfgm]

Lol he actually lost this battle.

[@nocoastljared598]

@@midasfgm No he didn't

[@AustinB505]

The imperial March at the end never gets old. Blows me away every time

[@Cincinality]

I remember this like it was yesterday. Every May 4th I just have to post it to all my SM. I remember how good the dude he was batllin' was too, he had it won....then the death march. Scratch Bastid is funny as hell too. Great sense of humor, I remember one year at Scribble he wore a Joe Dirt wig, dumpin' cans of heineken down his face, then proceded to kill it. Classic.

[@mahreeohhhh]

That sounds like the dopest set I've ever heard of in my life.

[@HUSKIIII]

I watch this video multiple times throughout the years, and it continues to pop up in my recommended and i watch it every time

[@ItsMavicBrah]

20 years later and this still holds up as one of the greatest scratch battle finishers. Still crazy.

[@jwally94]

This shit never gets old to me.

[@justanotheryoutubeuploader]

1:43 he's like "now watch this motherfucker"

[@SFLA80S]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/maSye5ipfcSjY5o

[@diqital_aviator]

And the music back then SO GOOD. Everyone was just enjoying the music and having a good time. Life was better then.

[@MandatoryFriction]

FUCKING GENIUS

[@MrChrisMudge]

My favourite video on KZbin. Of all time. I cannot stop watching/listening to it.

[@shayrasta]

i feel the same way!!!

[@michaelewifladt8605]

MrChrisMudge I just found this gem and I've watched it like 5 times atleast

[@sosteve9113]

Same here

[@shaybaby2427]

I was 5yrs old when I Star Wars came out! I remember my Mom reading the opening scroll to me in the movie theater! This video made me remember that feeling again!

[@ObviousSchism]

I enjoyed this video very much. Thank you for uploading.

[@MaxDubovsky]

Just watched this about around 15 times and cannot stop watching it again and again ! Master-blaster-skills !!!

[@Astral_Blitz]

Here's the thing. The track before had a Yoda sample saying there's always 2, the Master and the Apprentice. Then right before he tone played The Imperial March he got a look in his eye. Then he straight looked at his opponent as if he sensed he was going to win. Clearly he's a Sith Lord!

[@QMoore]

Indeed! The dark side is strong with this one. He most definitely (if he could) make that Imperial March cut longer 👍

[@TheDominicballard96]

I loved the look he gave to the other guy. He was all, oh damn I hear star wars in this.

[@jwubwub]

It Piss

[@cognitivedissonance2264]

Where can I find the full battle?

[@jwubwub]

CognitiveDissonance yes

[@karlm127]

I remember seeing this back in the day... still gives me chills, such a dope set.

[@jordanhare9917]

This is STILL, one of the most impressive things I've ever seen and still a huge moment in hiphop.

[@theMIDImaniac]

An example of 100% Battle Preparation *Respect*: the sound of the lightsabers, the Yoda-speech (there are always two, a master and an apprentice and even pointing toward the other DJ!), the space guns, the ‘only 30-seconds to go’ and then the imperial March! 🔥🔥🔥

[@liminal7853]

don't forget the r2d2 voice like scratching

[@theMIDImaniac]

@@liminal7853 excellent addition!!

[@djchubbithecheka6050]

I want to learn this routine soooo bad, it’s definitely one of the greatest sets period.

[@djwolffe_OG]

2022. This will never get old. The foreshadowing is perfect. This is the definition of perfect.

[@RARDingo]

Still love this after all this time. ❤😎

[@ACTIVAOG35]

Legit one of the best videos In KZbin! I catch myself coming back here no matter how many days it’s been or how many times I seen it! This shit is priceless

[@POSTIVETHINKING]

Can't get enough of that probly one of the smartest mix I've ever heard

[@the_str4ng3r]

I find myself coming back to this video at least once a year for as long as I can remember youtube existing... Thank you for this, bro. Don't ever delete/unlist

[@DJSultiva]

Back here 10 years later still lovin every moment

[@irishjim9418]

Man even after all these years of coming back to this video from time to time i will never forget the expressions on the guy with the technics t-shirt even from the start!

[@vidsontheside_]

Nostalgia, my dad used to show me this so many times when I was younger and we played LEGO Star Wars the complete saga. We were such Star Wars geeks, I mean we still are so nothing has changed XD

[@jayfreedom]

Absolutely timeless.

[@SUPPORTSUPPORT-gt6hd]

That was sick AF bro!!!!! 👊💯

[@SkinnyKitchen]

the best example of skrach bastid's talent! i've been watching this vid since it first appeared on youtube; classic

[@jerijaguar]

I haven't watched this since the first time I saw it hella years ago. I am just now learning and getting comfortable with DJing. Not know this was Skratch or who he was the first time, I am not surprised. I am glad I was able to witness your skills live at NAMM earlier this year and I am glad to be to be reacquainted with this amazing set!

[@ChrisandHen]

i listen to this as my 1st track of the day, everyday. Best ever

[@donmega628gmail]

I've lost track of how many times I've watched and shared this over the years. I don't know how, but I swear it gets better every time.

[@Kinespojken]

The second part still gives me goosebumps. Remember seeing this for the first time in like 2006, was the coolest thing I've ever heard.

[@thecrazyhatman]

His opponent as soon as the march started: "oh man, I'm so screwed"

[@andrewwilliamson83]

I keep coming back to this video...and it's still awesome

[@jedibasschoke8909]

He’s still going strong. Did a great funk soul session from his home.

[@Leiflvr]

Almost 20 yrs ago and one of the best finishes to a DJ battle I've ever seen.

[@ev3nflow]

Its the little sideways look..... I guess thats what owning someone feels like...the knockout blow..

[@MrFlagon]

The humble side way's stare

[@kps.77]

And 1:50 is what "I've just been owned" looks like.

[@l3urns1]

we need to stop looking at this likes it's a competition, like it's a childish game.....what you're looking at is called respect

[@interestedbystander196]

That little look goes, "sorry, bro!" Credit to the other fella, though. He appreciated what he was seeing, all the way through, and then had the good grace to roll with it.

[@Oliverlduffy]

MCFC OK x

[@notKarb]

Bruh I remember watching this when I was 14, I'm now 25 and still come back to watch this masterpiece. One of the coldest sets ever

[@Al-jv2pn]

I run into this set probably once a year and every time it gives me goosebumps

[@knathangoble]

Dude the other guy was like -_- then O_O

[@anotherkat4u]

then he was like ~(^..)

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

The fast stare right before starting the Imperial March, like saying: Watch this!

[@Machete90210]

The respect shown at the end was fantastic!

[@its_me_dave]

I could hear the smile on the face of the guy who called time.

[@Wolta]

10 years later still come back to see him look at the dude right before he kills it

[@OneRoomShed]

1:44 when he looks at the other guy right quick. "Game over"

[@Tkieron]

It was the first ever recorded "I'm bout to end this man's whole career."

[@irish-mex9876]

This made my night. Thank you

[@davidlenart614]

2024 still Scratchin'. I nearly shat my pants when I first heard this masterpiece. Still shatting my pants every now and then when I come back.

[@kylev938]

i went to this show, dope memories it was summer after i graduated high school. wish they still did skribble jams 🔥

[@thedivinelaw9893]

The look on his opponents face when he started popping off was just like "I'm screwed"

[@smkbeatbox]

2021... and this is still incredible

[@IGroatman]

This remains one of the most impressive things I've ever seen...greatness

[@ComingUpNextTime]

I love how the guy in the Technics shirt just packs it up after the first scratch. He’s like f*ck it. I’m done. Time to pack my needles.

[@dangerousdbloc]

mann everytime i replay this i get so amped!!

[@dangerousdbloc]

2023 and stiiiilll hits 💪🏾😎

[@Larez121]

2022 and this is timelessly magnificent!

[@NickSimard]

The brief glance to the other guy at 1:44 is amazing. Like, “you watching, bro?” 😂

[@MiguelRRT]

2019 and this is still 🔥🔥🔥