| MIXES AND D.J. CUT-UP'S BY D.J. Q-BERT |
| Total Mixes: 12, Duration: 02:20:32 |
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A summarised biography of D.J. Q-Bert 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) | Mix Title | Length |
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| Bootleg Various | Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze Musik | No Label | - | 1994 | D.J. Q-Bert (of Invisibl Skratch Piklz) | A PRESKOOL BREAKMIX Part 1 | 00:30:51 |
| Bootleg Various | Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze Musik | No Label | - | 1994 | D.J. Q-Bert (of Invisibl Skratch Piklz) | A PRESKOOL BREAKMIX Part 2 | 00:30:49 |
| D.J. Cut-Up - Bootleg | Battle Breaks - Dirt Style | Dirt Style | BB001 | 1992 | Invisibl Skratch Piklz (as Psychedelic Skratch Bastards) | FLOW BEATS | 00:09:23 |
| D.J. Cut-Up - Bootleg | Muziks Worst Nightmare | Down To Earth | DTE1550 | 1996 | Invisibl Skratch Piklz | 1993 D.M.C. WORLD D.J. CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING ROUTINE | 00:05:48 |
| D.J. Cut-Up - Legal | Bear Witness | Bulk | DROS002 | 1995 | D.J. Q-Bert (of Invisibl Skratch Piklz) (as D.J. for Dr. Octagon) | BEAR WITNESS Q-Bert Gets Biz | 00:03:01 |
| D.J. Cut-Up - Legal | Bear Witness III | M.C.A. | WMCST40313 | 2002 | D.J. Q-Bert (of Invisibl Skratch Piklz) (as D.J. for Dan The Automator) | BEAR WITNESS III Once Again | 00:04:43 |
| D.J. Cut-Up - Legal | Invisibl Skratch Piklz Vs Duh Klamz Uv Deth | Asphodel | KOD001 | 1996 | Invisibl Skratch Piklz | INVISIBL SKRATCH PIKLZ VS DUH KLAMZ UV DETH Bad Words | 00:14:04 |
| D.J. Cut-Up - Legal | Moosebumps | Bulk | BULK012LP | 2018 | D.J. Q-Bert (of Invisibl Skratch Piklz) (as D.J. for Dr. Octagon) | BEAR WITNESS IV | 00:04:29 |
| D.J. Cut-Up - Legal | Return Of The D.J. | Bomb Hip-Hop | - | 1995 | Invisibl Skratch Piklz | INVASION OF THE OCTOPUS PEOPLE | 00:04:57 |
| D.J. Cut-Up - Legal | Rockit | Transparent Music | 500211 | 2002 | Herbie Hancock featuring Mix Master Mike, Grandmixer D. St (as DXT), Rob Swift, D.J. Q-Bert, Babu, Faust & Shortee | ROCKIT 2.002 | 00:08:29 |
| Legal Various | D.J. Shadow: Q-Bert Mix Live!!! | Mo Wax | 12X3310 | 1997 | D.J. Q-Bert (of Invisibl Skratch Piklz) | CAMEL BOBSLED RACE Side One | 00:13:26 |
| Legal Various | D.J. Shadow: Q-Bert Mix Live!!! | Mo Wax | 12X3310 | 1997 | D.J. Q-Bert (of Invisibl Skratch Piklz) | CAMEL BOBSLED RACE Side Two | 00:10:32 |
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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 |