Releases by Mixer / D.J.
D.J. Q-BERT
| Year | Release Title | Label | Mix Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Battle Breaks | Dirt Style | FLOW BEATS | 00:09:23 |
| 1994 | Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze Musik | No Label | A PRESKOOL BREAKMIX Part 1 | 00:30:51 |
| 1994 | Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze Musik | No Label | A PRESKOOL BREAKMIX Part 2 | 00:30:49 |
| 1995 | Bear Witness | Bulk | BEAR WITNESS Q-Bert Gets Biz | 00:03:01 |
| 1995 | Return Of The D.J. | Bomb Hip-Hop | INVASION OF THE OCTOPUS PEOPLE | 00:04:57 |
| 1996 | I.S.P. Vs Duh Klamz Uv Deth | Asphodel | INVISIBL SKRATCH PIKLZ VS DUH KLAMZ UV DETH | 00:14:04 |
| 1996 | Muziks Worst Nightmare | Down To Earth | 1993 CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING ROUTINE | 00:05:48 |
| 1997 | D.J. Shadow Mix Live!!! | Mo Wax | CAMEL BOBSLED RACE Side One | 00:13:26 |
| 1997 | D.J. Shadow Mix Live!!! | Mo Wax | CAMEL BOBSLED RACE Side Two | 00:10:32 |
| 1997 | More Beats + Pieces | Ninja Tune | I MISS YOU BLOBULA REMIX | 00:03:13 |
| 2001 | Return Of The D.J. Volume 4 | Bomb Hip-Hop | SCROLL OF THE WRIST BEAM | 00:04:27 |
| 2002 | Bear Witness III | M.C.A. | BEAR WITNESS III Once Again | 00:04:43 |
| 2002 | Rockit | Transparent Music | ROCKIT 2.002 | 00:08:29 |
| 2018 | Moosebumps | Bulk | BEAR WITNESS IV | 00:04:29 |
Information:
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