Start Up The Phonograph!
When I scratched my first piece of vinyl, I was already integrated into Hip-Hop. As far back as my memory takes me, I’ve been surrounded by the 4 elements that make up Hip-Hop culture.
Top 5 Ghost Scratchers of All Time
In honor of the Halloween holiday quickly creeping up, I’m dedicating the first Brolic Army blog in October to my top 5 ghost scratchers of all time. These are 4 DJs, and 1 Rapper (yes I said Rapper) you had no idea recorded scratches for other DJs. Needless to say, you’ll be spooked when you find out who they are!
First Imitate Then Innovate
The late, great Miles Davis is quoted as saying, “First you imitate, then you innovate.” I agree with him. In…
Medley of Memories
My record collection brings with it an immeasurable value and although they’re worth lots of money
Break Free: DJ Rob Swift Hip-Hop Mixtape Volume 1
ROCK N ROLL song not a HIP HOP song” are two of the many comments directed towards me. So as a result, I decided to upload a private HIP-HOP mix I made for my own personal use about 10 years
Winners Of The a Cut Above Challenged Announcement
After a very close battle for first place between deejayAGUI and Goldyi, AGUI came out on top by 1 point for the 2023 A CUT ABOVE CHALLENGE title!
INSIDE POWER STATION at Berklee NYC: DJ Rob Swift
In tailing that unexplainable urge to scratch records under the tutelage of my brother, alongside my 6th grade friend, and not judging it, “Rob, you’re a Breaker, you won’t make a good DJ,” I allowed purpose to find me through the passion I had for Hip Hop as a whole.
Four Steps To Mastering “Hard To Do” Scratches
Battle season is upon us and DJs worldwide are spending hours upon hours locked inside their bedrooms mastering the most difficult styles of battle DJing in hopes that this will be the year all of that practice pays off! Scratching is one of the techniques you’ve gotta be able to flex if your goal is to win anything!
4 OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS: A Cut Above Challenge Rules, Regulations & Registration
Looking back I clearly see that I won all 4 DJ competitions I entered.
Roc Raida Forever
A cult status develops around some who die in their prime, and Raida definitely qualifies as one of those iconic figures who suddenly left this earth that people still honor. It’s been 14 years since Raida’s departure and I continue to think of him always. There’s not a day I don’t cherish Raida’s impact on my life which is probably an indication I haven’t completely healed from his passing.