Releases by Mixer / D.J.

D.J. Q-BERT

Total Mixes, D.J. Cut-Up's & Live Performances: 47 | Duration: 5 hours, 3 mins, 7 secs
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Year Release Title Label Mix Title Length
1992Battle BreaksDirt StyleFLOW BEATS00:09:23
1994Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze MusikNo LabelA PRESKOOL BREAKMIX Snail Smashing00:30:51
1994Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze MusikNo LabelA PRESKOOL BREAKMIX Giraffe Wrestling00:30:49
1995Bear WitnessBulkBEAR WITNESS Q-Bert Gets Biz00:03:01
1995Return Of The D.J.Bomb Hip-HopINVASION OF THE OCTOPUS PEOPLE00:04:57
1996Altered BeatsAxiomINVASION OF THE OCTOPUS PEOPLE00:04:54
1996Altered BeatsAxiomONE-LEGGED CENTIPEDE00:03:23
1996I.S.P. Vs Duh Klamz Uv DethAsphodelINVISIBL SKRATCH PIKLZ VS DUH KLAMZ UV DETH00:14:04
1996Muziks Worst NightmareDown To Earth1994 D.M.C. WINNING ROUTINE00:05:48
1996Rocksteady Anniversary Jam 1No LabelROCKSTEADY ANNIVERSARY JAM 1 Side B00:07:55
1996Rocksteady Anniversary Jam 2No LabelROCKSTEADY ANNIVERSARY JAM 2 Side A00:13:54
1996Rocksteady Anniversary Jam 4No LabelQUICK MIX SESSION00:14:46
1997D.J. Shadow: Q-Bert MixMo WaxCAMEL BOBSLED RACE Side One00:13:26
1997D.J. Shadow: Q-Bert MixMo WaxCAMEL BOBSLED RACE Side Two00:10:32
1997More Beats + PiecesNinja TuneMORE BEATS + PIECES I Miss You Blobula Remix00:03:13
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairTURNTABLE T.V. Re-Vizion00:01:35
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairA WORD FROM FRESH BREATH MOUTHWASH00:00:22
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairENTER THE WAVE TWISTERS00:00:14
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairINNER SPACE DENTAL COMMANDER00:03:00
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairREDWORM00:04:20
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairCOSMIC ASSASSINS00:04:12
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairDESTINATION: QUASAR 16.33.45.7800:05:16
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairPARANOIA00:01:24
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairINVASION OF THE OCTOPUS PEOPLE00:04:34
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairELECTRIC EYE BEAM ABDUCTION00:03:43
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairRAZORBLADE ALCOHOL SLIDE00:03:35
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairSNEAK ATTACK00:03:40
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairQUADRAPHONIC ELEMENT DOWNLOAD00:01:34
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt Hair6 FINGERED FURY00:01:21
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairINSIDE-OUT BODY WARP00:01:39
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairTURNTABLE T.V. Blueprint00:00:24
1998Wave TwistersGalactic Butt HairAPHRODISISKRATCH00:04:59
2001Live On TourNo LabelLIVE IN FRANCE00:05:41
2001Live On TourNo LabelON TOUR IN TOKYO00:06:17
2001Live On TourNo LabelDR. OCTAGON SHOWCASE IN L.A.00:06:06
2001Live On TourNo LabelSOUTH AMERICAN SHOWCASE00:05:44
2001Live On TourNo LabelROCKSTEADY PARK 125TH STREET, HARLEM00:11:51
2001PhantazmagoreaBeat Junkie SoundFELONIOUS FUNK00:04:11
2001PhantazmagoreaBeat Junkie SoundCLIFFORD'S MUSTACHE00:05:39
2001Return Of The D.J. 4Bomb Hip-HopSCROLL OF THE WRIST BEAM00:04:27
2001Turntables By The Bay 1Hip Hop SlamINSECT MIND NUMB00:05:18
2001Turntables By The Bay 2Hip Hop SlamWORD CUT SKRATCH00:03:51
2001Turntables By The Bay 3Hip Hop SlamAH ONE, TWO, THREE, KUT00:07:26
2001Turntables By The Bay 3Hip Hop SlamWRIST WRECKIN' SKRATCH00:00:59
2002Bear Witness 3M.C.A.BEAR WITNESS III Once Again00:04:43
2002RockitTransparent MusicROCKIT 2.00200:08:29
2002Scratch Attack: The L.P.Hip Hop SlamTURBO PAW PLATOON00:04:21
2018MoosebumpsBulkBEAR WITNESS IV00:04:29

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Below is a summarised biography 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 Piklz. 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