DaOddCouple
@DaOddCouple
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After a hiatus of 17 years, X-Ecutioners alumni Mista Sinista (former DJ for Common) and Rob Swift (former DJ for Akinyele) reunite.
Joined May 2018
Sending 23rd-year anniversary wishes to the most impactful DJ album of all time, Built From Scratch. #loudrecords #xecutioners #builtfromscratch
Rap History: The X-Ecutioners - ‘Built from Scratch’, released February 26, 2002.
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Classic material.
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Finally about to jump into @DJROBSWIFT and Rasul A. Mowatt’s recent book “The City Of Hip-Hop”. Have been looking forward to reading this. #TheCityOfHipHop
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Hip 🙌🏾 Hop 🙌🏼
While fans and practitioners today often view Hip-Hop as art and entertainment, I hope that The City of Hip-Hop will spark more meaningful dialogue because at the heart of this incredible culture lies a story of martyrdom. Pre-order here - https://t.co/PQnZTYZRGE
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Hip-Hop is more than just a musical genre. It embodies an ethos that includes sound, word, dance, and art. After reading my book, *The City of Hip-Hop: New York City, The Bronx, and a Peace Meeting,* co-authored by Rasul Mowatt, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the
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I’m grateful for many things this Thanksgiving, including my family’s continued support and, of course, Rasul Mowatt for helping me get my first book published. But I’d be remiss if I didn’t extend that appreciation to my incredible year touring the country with my DJ partner in
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The City of Hip-Hop is not just another book about Hip-Hop culture. It's a deep dive into the political and social conditions that spawned the art, dance, sound, and poetry. Pre-order it now at https://t.co/PQnZTYZRGE) and apply the code AFLY04 to receive a 20% discount.
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Name a DJ we ain’t influence. 🙅🏾🙅🏻♂️
Gun to your head, who are your top 3 most influential DJ crews? I can confidently say that the X-Ecutioners will be on that list. We are grateful to @respectthedjs_ for inviting us to their show. To watch the full episode, visit their YouTube channel: https://t.co/B22lew4Req
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Here’s an excerpt from our appearance on @respectthedjs_'s podcast. You can watch the full interview on YouTube. Here’s the link: https://t.co/91H9I9Vv0p.
Have you all noticed how the racist rhetoric in contemporary Hip-Hop has started to diminish over the last two years? It seemed to particularly fade this summer, around the time Joe Conzo served Tariq Nasheed, the fraudulent leader of the FBA disinformation movement, a cease and
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In this excerpt from our lecture and Q&A at @MIT earlier this week, Rasul Mowatt and I discuss how the ingenuity that characterizes Hip-Hop is significantly influenced by the unique environment of New York City in the 1970s. #brolicarmydjschool #thecityofhiphop #routledge #mit
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Surprises are guaranteed to happen when you’re DJing live. This also applies to the button-pushing, pre-produced bs DJing we often see at festivals. From missed cues to technical glitches, the unexpected is part and parcel of the live performance experience. But what happens when
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In a recent interview on @wwoz_neworleans, I discussed conjunction as a key, albeit neglected, factor in why Hip-Hop exists. Hip-hop wasn't "created." It was triggered by certain conditions in the Bronx, NY, during the 1970s. If you're open-minded enough to learn more about my
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Music is the backdrop of most of my memories. Whether it was the Salsa, Merengue, or Cumbia my dad played at home while preparing for a gig that coming weekend or the funk, rock, and soul my brother played when he would invite his High School friends over to jam on my dad's
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There has always been gatekeeping in Hip-Hop, but it is based on creativity rather than race.
Imposing boundaries on DJs based on factors like gender or ethnicity is not gatekeeping; it’s discrimination. That said, highlighting when a Hip-Hop “practitioner” presents their creativity disingenuously is a way of protecting the culture. Actually, if you aspire to be regarded
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We’re 👏🏾 Ready 👏🏼
THIS SAT, 11/2: Legendary turntablists reunite @Howlinwolfnola! The iconic duo, @DaOddCouple (DJ Rob Swift & Mista Sinista) return to the stage for an epic night of pure revolutionary turntablism! Together, they’ll be spinning the true sound of revolutionary Hip-Hop.
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Iron sharpens iron, @DjAlizay. Rest in peace, @DJClarkKent.
@DJROBSWIFT I never knew that one! I have so many questions! To hear that yall were the arch nemesis to the supermen is crazy but makes sense as to why yall were as good as yall were!
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In the past 24 hours, I've been reflecting on the image of the typical modern-day DJ. They stand in front of their CDJs, performing for thousands, often putting more energy into their fist pumps than into the music they APPEAR to be playing. Citizens, the passing of Clark Kent
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DJ Clark Kent founded the Supermen DJs (DJ Scratch, Daddy Rich, Plastic Man, etc.) in the 1980s. At that time, they were the world’s most loved, envied, and, to a degree, hated DJ crew (not because they sucked but because they were so good). DJ culture was so different back then,
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Scratching and juggling fast and furiously when battling against other DJs is okay. Still, the speed and intensity may fall short if your techniques don't resonate with the party people. https://t.co/0AIo0Fk9Xz
#ontherecord
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