Releases by Mixer / D.J.

D.J. Q-BERT

Total Mixes & D.J. Cut-Up's: 14, Duration: 02:28:11
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Year Release Title Label Mix Title Length
1992Battle BreaksDirt StyleFLOW BEATS00:09:23
1994Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze MusikNo LabelA PRESKOOL BREAKMIX Part 100:30:51
1994Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze MusikNo LabelA PRESKOOL BREAKMIX Part 200:30:49
1995Bear WitnessBulkBEAR WITNESS Q-Bert Gets Biz00:03:01
1995Return Of The D.J.Bomb Hip-HopINVASION OF THE OCTOPUS PEOPLE00:04:57
1996I.S.P. Vs Duh Klamz Uv DethAsphodelINVISIBL SKRATCH PIKLZ VS DUH KLAMZ UV DETH00:14:04
1996Muziks Worst NightmareDown To Earth1993 CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING ROUTINE00:05:48
1997D.J. Shadow Mix Live!!!Mo WaxCAMEL BOBSLED RACE Side One00:13:26
1997D.J. Shadow Mix Live!!!Mo WaxCAMEL BOBSLED RACE Side Two00:10:32
1997More Beats + PiecesNinja TuneI MISS YOU BLOBULA REMIX00:03:13
2001Return Of The D.J. Volume 4Bomb Hip-HopSCROLL OF THE WRIST BEAM00:04:27
2002Bear Witness IIIM.C.A.BEAR WITNESS III Once Again00:04:43
2002RockitTransparent MusicROCKIT 2.00200:08:29
2018MoosebumpsBulkBEAR WITNESS IV00:04:29

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Below is a summarised biography of D.J. Q-Bert created using Google Gemini in January 2026...

DJ Q-bert (born Richard Quitevis) is widely regarded as the most influential scratch DJ in history. He represents the transition of the turntable from a playback device into a legitimate musical instrument. Here is a summary of his career and impact:

The Innovator: DJ Q-bert

The "Jimi Hendrix" of Turntables: Just as Hendrix redefined the electric guitar, Q-bert redefined the turntable. He moved beyond simple rhythmic scratching to develop complex techniques like "orbits," "crabs," and "flares," which allowed DJs to create intricate melodic and percussive patterns.
DMC Dominance: Q-bert rose to fame in the early 1990s as a member of the Invisibl Skratch Picklz. His dominance in the DMC World Championships was so absolute that he was eventually asked to retire from the competition and serve as a judge instead, simply to give other DJs a chance to win.

Key Contributions to DJ History

Invisibl Skratch Picklz: Established the "Turntablist Ensemble," where multiple DJs performed together like a jazz band.
Wave Twisters: Created the first-ever feature-length turntablism concept album and animated film, synchronizing visuals to scratch sounds.
DIY Education: Founded the Skratch University, an online platform that formalized the teaching of scratching as a technical discipline.
Gear Design: Collaborated with companies like Vestax and Ortofon to design mixers and needles specifically for high-performance scratching.

His Legacy: Turntablism as Art

Q-bert's primary legacy is the birth of Turntablism. Before him, "DJing" was mostly associated with selecting and mixing records for a dance floor. Q-bert shifted the focus toward technical virtuosity, treating the crossfader and the record as a way to "speak."
He is often credited with "democratizing" the scratch by breaking down complex movements into repeatable patterns, which influenced every generation of battle DJs that followed.

"The turntable is an instrument. It's just like a piano or a violin. It's about how much soul you put into it." - DJ Q-bert