| D.J. CUT UP'S, MIXES & LIVE PERFORMANCES BY D.J. CHEESE |
| Total Mixes: 5, Duration: 00:44:06 |
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A summarised biography of D.J. Cheese created using Google Gemini in January 2026 can be found at the bottom of this page |
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Click on the 'Release Title' to view the full details of each release |
| Release Category | Release Title | Label | Catalogue # | Year | Mixer(s)/Artist | Mix Title | Length |
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| D.J. Cut-Up - Legal | I'll Keep On Loving You | Supreme | SUPETX105 | 1986 | Princess | I'LL KEEP ON LOVING YOU D.J. Cheese's Keep On Scratching It Mix | 00:08:05 |
| D.J. Cut-Up - Legal | Is There A Way Out | World | WR011 | 1986 | D.J. Cheese (as D.J. for Tack Head) | IS THERE A WAY OUT | 00:07:44 |
| Legal Series - Ultimate Trax | Ultimate Trax Volume 1 | Champion | CHAMP103 | 1986 | D.J. Cheese | BATTLE OF THE D.J.'S Volume 1** | 00:12:49 |
| Live Old School Hip Hop | Rap Archives Legends Volume 1 | Sounds Of Urban London | BLIPMV100021 | 1996 | D.J. Cheese | LIVE AT U.K. FRESH, WEMBLEY LONDON, 1986 | 00:04:03 |
| Subscription Label - D.M.C. | 1986 05 International | D.M.C. | 0403 | 1986 | D.J. Cheese | SCRATCH IT | 00:11:25 |
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** D.J. Cheese has stated that this mix was not done by him (see release page for full details) |
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Robert "DJ Cheese" Guinyard is a foundational figure in hip-hop history, best known for revolutionizing the role of the DJ in competitive performance. Hailing from Potters Crossing, New Jersey, he is credited with bridging the gap between simple "party rocking" and the technical artistry known as turntablism. Key Highlights & Achievements 1986 DMC World Champion: DJ Cheese was the first DJ to win the prestigious DMC World DJ Championship (then known as the Disco Mix Club) in London. Innovator of "The Chirp": He is widely credited with inventing or significantly refining the Chirp Scratch, a high-speed technique that involves clicking the crossfader while moving the record. The "Battle" Pioneer: Before Cheese, most DJ competitions focused on smooth mixing and selection. Cheese introduced aggressive scratching and "tricks" into his routines, fundamentally changing how DJ battles were judged. Word of Mouth: He was the DJ for the group Word of Mouth, notably featuring on the 1986 classic track "King Kut," which served as a masterclass in scratching for DJs worldwide. Historical Significance Technique: Introduced the concept of using the crossfader as a musical instrument, rather than just a transition tool. Competition: Shifted the focus of DJ championships from "mixing" to "performance and technicality." Legacy: Influenced a generation of turntablists, including legends like DJ Cash Money and the Invisible Skratch Picklz. "Cheese didn't just play the records; he played the equipment." - Common sentiment among 80s hip-hop historians. |