My "Nobody Beats The Biz" routine has gone on to symbolize my approach and style when developing a battle set. For more BATTLE SOUNDS info visit Battlesounds.com
For whatever reason, I was searching "Turntablism" and came to the Turntablism Documentary....and then, here. Just coming to your page and knowing this is truly YOU is an honor in itself. Growing up on Long Island, I used to listen to A.M. Radio, Imus in the morning, until one day my best friend's older brother tuned us in to 92 WKTU, and Planet Rock was the first Hip-Hop song I ever heard. At that moment, I knew hip-hop was in my blood. Then, I grew up with 92 WKTU, WBLS, 98.7 KISS Fm, and Paco SuperMixes. Movies such as Wild Style, Style Wars, Beat Street, etc, and the like and having every pair of LEE pin-stripes jeans. Here we are 25 years+ later, and I am STILL digging through the crates, except on TH-cam, finding myself back at the earlier stages of my introduction to hip-hop. Rob, this is a phenominal upload and it's guys like you that took it to the max and never gave up. And although I could never scratch a record beyond a mistake, your music, amonst many others, have embedded a mark in my soul. You did what I could only dream of. By the way, I STILL have my Wild Style album on wax!!! Peace to you my hip-hop pioneer brother. You are a legend. And you superbly implemented your God-given skills and carved your mark in musical history.
I've seen all the routines: Sinista's "Cold Gettin Dumb", Babu's "Blind Alley." Chopps "Pistol Grip Pump." Shortkut's "Listen To the Bass." All the classic joints. This is still my favorite routine of all time.
"even if I practice everyday, all day, forever...I'll never be anywhere near this man." And you DON'T WANT TO BE ANYWHERE NEAR ME for that would just make you a product or image of who I am as a DJ. Practice how you practice and come at it from your own personal angle. Then you'll turn into the best version of Andy Zook. I rather see that then the best version of Rob Swift. The scene doesn't need 2 Rob Swifts. Thanks for the kind words homey.
Man.. I love this dude, I honestly cant get enough of these kinda videos on utube. rob swift, roc raida.. I've been studying their techniques like some kinda exam. The work these guys put in their routines is truly inspirational... rob swifts a thinker too, love how it breaks it down and give his take on his art!
One of the greatest DJ's mixing one the greatest records. Big inspiration for me, but even if I practice everyday, all day, forever...I'll never be anywhere near this man.
To me your like the Grand Master Flash of today! You got that same spirit and dedication! Much respect 💯 and thank you for all you do to help up and coming DJs
GOD BLESS YOU, ROB. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT YOU WENT THROUGH IN ORDER TO DEVELOP THE ROUTINE. I ALSO WAS UNAWARE OF ALL THE BATTLE LOSSES THAT YOU EXPERIENCED AND ALL THE PAIN AND FRUSTRATATION THAT WENT ALONG WITH THEM. I'M GLAD THAT YOU PERSEVERED IN ORDER TO WEATHER THE STORM. THIS STORY BRINGS ME THE INSPIRATION THAT I NEED IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW !! PEACE AND BLESSINGS, BROTHER !!!!
Thanks so much for the kind words. There's a reason why life throws us challenges. Now that I look back on my battle career I understand why I experienced the struggles and challenges I did. It all made me stronger, smarter, faster!!! Peace to you my friend.
I WAS PRIVILEGED TO FIRST WITNESS DJ ROB SWIFT DIVERT THAT AWESOME BIZ ROUTINE AT THE PALLADIUM!. IT'LL NEVER GET PLAYED OR OLD CAUSE THAT FUNKY ILLNESS IS BEYOND GOLD!!!
yeah it was being played in norwich uk! unfortunatly there was no sound for the tv which was a shame but it was still great to see it up on the screens haha!
This is the most motivational shit to hear that, because he overcame the obstacles of impartial judges by creating and refining his routines to make a masterpiece set(s).
It's hard to imagine people weren't really doing the things you (and all your crew) did before all this... everything changed with the X. Thanks to you, your creativity and your perseverance. Everyone should watch this and learn.
Steve Miller Band meets Biz Markie. The "Fly Like An Eagle" sample is creative genius to me! "Tick Tock Dit Dit Dit Do Do" Fly like an Eagle is a great classic song overall and to bring it into Hip Hop-Genius! Hip Hop is culture and art; definitely worthy of recognition in the Music Hall of Fame and Berklee College that is quintessential in music study. #True Art, #Creativity #Genius #RIPBizMarkie
Still one of my all-time routines by any dj. 7:30 - 8:15 that's my shit. The X-ecutioners vhs tape where you did this in front of Kool Herc I wore that tape out.
mad respect, and much love, what u did is hella dope bro.. keep up the good job im tryn to learn but i thought for a wile djing whas not for me... im still tryn even if im not as good as some one like ur self... for those who think djing is simple 1st buy the gear than, learn to use it, then try to bust like the pro's not everyone gots tha gift of djing .... paz amour muxic
Look, back then I never heard of you, I figured all these other dudes were well known and had it like that. Like once your well known you'll get the calls like MJ or Kobe, After the invisible scratch pickles I saw all these big dj crews start coming out, I bought your guys album and did not like it. (my opin) Then you took one of the dopest beats of all time and cut it up, (nicely) I herd you speaking while I typed and build character, was just said, you guys analyzed the styles and came correct to the dance. This set is good, so your practice paid off. Hearing you speak I have new respect and will enjoy going back and listening to your 90's shit. peace.
yo i remember this video from way back when!! yo rob quick question... whats the benefit of having one turntable in Battle position and the other one in regular position? is it to have the start button closer to the crossfader or is there something else about it?
classic, forgot about battle sounds spent many days mulling over routines and trying to build structured routines like robs & the rest of the crews style proper b-boy styles for the 90s remember getting soul fruit on double vinyl that was a great piece of inspration too, you cant beat proper vinyl routines
when i click my subscriptions menu this appears and is abbreviated like so: Origins of Rob Swift's ''Nob... Laugh out loud i believe the phrase is. qB)
For whatever reason, I was searching "Turntablism" and came to the Turntablism Documentary....and then, here. Just coming to your page and knowing this is truly YOU is an honor in itself.
Growing up on Long Island, I used to listen to A.M. Radio, Imus in the morning, until one day my best friend's older brother tuned us in to 92 WKTU, and Planet Rock was the first Hip-Hop song I ever heard. At that moment, I knew hip-hop was in my blood. Then, I grew up with 92 WKTU, WBLS, 98.7 KISS Fm, and Paco SuperMixes. Movies such as Wild Style, Style Wars, Beat Street, etc, and the like and having every pair of LEE pin-stripes jeans.
Here we are 25 years+ later, and I am STILL digging through the crates, except on TH-cam, finding myself back at the earlier stages of my introduction to hip-hop.
Rob, this is a phenominal upload and it's guys like you that took it to the max and never gave up. And although I could never scratch a record beyond a mistake, your music, amonst many others, have embedded a mark in my soul. You did what I could only dream of.
By the way, I STILL have my Wild Style album on wax!!!
Peace to you my hip-hop pioneer brother. You are a legend. And you superbly implemented your God-given skills and carved your mark in musical history.
Thank you sir!
This would be perfect as a tribute to Biz. Man, it takes a LOT to be as good as you are. Don't stop, Bro!!
I've seen all the routines: Sinista's "Cold Gettin Dumb", Babu's "Blind Alley." Chopps "Pistol Grip Pump." Shortkut's "Listen To the Bass." All the classic joints. This is still my favorite routine of all time.
Gio Taylor Thank you Gio!!! I appreciate the kind words!
For me Sinistas "Method Man" - Juggle is the sickest 👌🏻
DJ SCRATCH " AINT NO HALF STEPPIN'"....Friday the 13th Imma play Jason goes low and comes up wearing the Jason mask!!
@hipnopath Creativity is EVERYTHING! What's cool about creativity is we all have it.
Rob Swift was a teacher when I was in 5th grade. Truly respected.
that old prism label always takes me back
"even if I practice everyday, all day, forever...I'll never be anywhere near this man." And you DON'T WANT TO BE ANYWHERE NEAR ME for that would just make you a product or image of who I am as a DJ. Practice how you practice and come at it from your own personal angle. Then you'll turn into the best version of Andy Zook. I rather see that then the best version of Rob Swift. The scene doesn't need 2 Rob Swifts. Thanks for the kind words homey.
Rob blows my mind. "Get funky". DAMN!!
Man.. I love this dude, I honestly cant get enough of these kinda videos on utube. rob swift, roc raida.. I've been studying their techniques like some kinda exam. The work these guys put in their routines is truly inspirational... rob swifts a thinker too, love how it breaks it down and give his take on his art!
Max respect!
Such a classic routine for me!
One of the greatest DJ's mixing one the greatest records. Big inspiration for me, but even if I practice everyday, all day, forever...I'll never be anywhere near this man.
Thanks man. It's really hard to explain beatjuggling as you can see, LOL.
Ahhh love this routine Rob. It really shows how creative trumps all.
Yes indeed,just like Terminator X👊
fly no matter how many times I hear it!!!!
To me your like the Grand Master Flash of today! You got that same spirit and dedication! Much respect 💯 and thank you for all you do to help up and coming DJs
LOVE THE USE OF VINYL....REAL "D.J.ING" THANK YOU FOR KEEPING HIP HOP ALIVE !!!
Rob Swift is like a scientist of the X-Men, he could dissect the beat
Max Respect!
GOD BLESS YOU, ROB. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT YOU WENT THROUGH IN ORDER TO DEVELOP THE ROUTINE. I ALSO WAS UNAWARE OF ALL THE BATTLE LOSSES THAT YOU EXPERIENCED AND ALL THE PAIN AND FRUSTRATATION THAT WENT ALONG WITH THEM. I'M GLAD THAT YOU PERSEVERED IN ORDER TO WEATHER THE STORM. THIS STORY BRINGS ME THE INSPIRATION THAT I NEED IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW !!
PEACE AND BLESSINGS, BROTHER !!!!
Thanks so much for the kind words. There's a reason why life throws us challenges. Now that I look back on my battle career I understand why I experienced the struggles and challenges I did. It all made me stronger, smarter, faster!!! Peace to you my friend.
Rob Swift the one who made the turntable an instrument!
Thanks so much for showing us what it takes to be like you. I love these throw back videos. Thanks bro for your love of this turntablism craft.
A paradigm-shifting routine! This, Babu's "Blind Alley," and Short's "Beatbox" are the illest. Much respect to GM Rob Swift!
Dope!! Rob Swift Genius at work!! Much love and respect my brother!!
I'm in love with this! I'm ready to practice on those patterns on the beat!!!!!🎧🎧🎧
Dope... 3 routines with one record. Battle Sounds is a legendary flick. Thanks for sharing!
classic routine. classic song.
This is Dope musician history. Turntable Culture. Yeah Rob been dope. Salute
RIP to the legend Biz Markie
Also got to see this guy live
I love this juggle. I really love this interview as well. The way you break it all down Rob is awesome. :-) Thanks for the inspiration bro.
Classic routine! Thanks for posting this Bro!!
You are welcome.
my favorite beat juggle routine!!!i still got this on vhs.you and roc was in this battle. xmen baby!!!
I WAS PRIVILEGED TO FIRST WITNESS DJ ROB SWIFT DIVERT THAT AWESOME BIZ ROUTINE AT THE PALLADIUM!.
IT'LL NEVER GET PLAYED OR OLD CAUSE THAT FUNKY ILLNESS IS BEYOND GOLD!!!
MASSIVE RESPECT TO YOU BRO!
This the greatest juggle routine of all time!!!
Damn. Thar last 40 seconds shows how gifted that dude is. He literally made another beat out of beats lol
wow amazing
DJ'n is almost a lost art of Hip-Hop culture... Ill
+C. CEAZR Classic and dope one best in game out now he got mad skills on turn table
C. CEAZR FACTS!!
Almost like beat boxing and graf
@@GeeMoney843 Sad. The Hip Hop elements are on life support.
@@davidsamuels9557 definitely in the ICU
yeah it was being played in norwich uk! unfortunatly there was no sound for the tv which was a shame but it was still great to see it up on the screens haha!
I would like to learn this .......cant wait
I think your skills are awesome I am dj Remedy just getting in the game your the best I've seen since grand master flash
Rob Swift is the TRUTH!!!! BIG UP to you and the X-MEN R.I.P ROC RAIDA!!!!!! #Respect
Thank you my friend!
This is the most motivational shit to hear that, because he overcame the obstacles of impartial judges by creating and refining his routines to make a masterpiece set(s).
That's Hip Hop! Dope!
Those beats would lossen up every nut and bolt in my Toyota minitruck
Nice video.....
Routine is sick.
DOPE!
As1 Productions 1992 saw this routine live. Flawless & still my favorite of all time...
Damn, you took me back. As1!!!
WOW. goosebumps.
Great.
this what real rap is about !!! fdo positive on a creativity tip !!!
found battlesounds playing on one of the tv's at HMV! was quite amazed!
You guys are lucky you still have HMV.
Fresh!
i think its incredible how Gemini was in the top of the battle mixers in those days... and where is today... btw great archive Swift :)
It's hard to imagine people weren't really doing the things you (and all your crew) did before all this... everything changed with the X. Thanks to you, your creativity and your perseverance. Everyone should watch this and learn.
Thank you!
Dope az HELL!
I know thus may be a old video but damm.. nice I love hiphop
many out there like these guys
when hip hop was real.
When being a DJ was still real
Dope....
Dope ✌🏿🎼💯
YOOOOOOOO......mUCH LOVE BRO.....tHIS IS THE FACE I SOOOOOOO REMEMBER. BABALITY...LOL
Steve Miller Band meets Biz Markie. The "Fly Like An Eagle" sample is creative genius to me! "Tick Tock Dit Dit Dit Do Do" Fly like an Eagle is a great classic song overall and to bring it into Hip Hop-Genius! Hip Hop is culture and art; definitely worthy of recognition in the Music Hall of Fame and Berklee College that is quintessential in music study. #True Art, #Creativity #Genius #RIPBizMarkie
Still one of my all-time routines by any dj. 7:30 - 8:15 that's my shit. The X-ecutioners vhs tape where you did this in front of Kool Herc I wore that tape out.
mad respect, and much love, what u did is hella dope bro.. keep up the good job im tryn to learn but i thought for a wile djing whas not for me... im still tryn even if im not as good as some one like ur self... for those who think djing is simple 1st buy the gear than, learn to use it, then try to bust like the pro's not everyone gots tha gift of djing ....
paz amour muxic
Ohh!!! Cuzz nice
Rob, Do You Have The Battlesounds Documentary In It's Entirety? Maybe You Could Upload It. That Would Be So Dope My Dude.
Dope
@conceptballistix HAHAHAHA @ "YOU KNOW WHAT I'M SAYING?????" I cringe whenever I watch myself interview at that age.
I luv doing routines this is all I do when I dj I just try to create my own routine I just did one i call it the hurricane routine
OMFG THIS ROB SWIFT REAL SITE? X-ECUTIONERS MY FAV RAP GROUP. X-MEN DA KINGS. RIP ROC RAIDA
I did sir. Thanks for watching.
Rob Swift the dappa dan man wid the rep
Daaaaaaaaaamn!
💯💯💯 👍
R.I.P. to the B.I.Z.
Classic 😊😊😊
I mean this should be in the library of congress. It is like 1920s - early days, yet very foundational.
R.I.P Biz...
The routine that can still out do more than half the DJs on the planet!
Thanks Sean!
You're right. That's why I rarely judge dj battles. Who am i to decide does or doesn't meet my standards for what's dope...
i cant thumbs up this enough so ill just +1000 this here.
Thanks bro!
00:31...that's the dopest shit i ever heard scratched...you shouldn't lose with that type of technique
Thanks man!
Genial
sweet
Look, back then I never heard of you, I figured all these other dudes were well known and had it like that. Like once your well known you'll get the calls like MJ or Kobe, After the invisible scratch pickles I saw all these big dj crews start coming out, I bought your guys album and did not like it. (my opin) Then you took one of the dopest beats of all time and cut it up, (nicely) I herd you speaking while I typed and build character, was just said, you guys analyzed the styles and came correct to the dance. This set is good, so your practice paid off. Hearing you speak I have new respect and will enjoy going back and listening to your 90's shit. peace.
Peace!
What was homie who made these vids name? John Carluccio? Big respect to that dude.
Yup, from Battle Sounds.
08:55 and so on, that shit was sick....
Not to say that sometimes judges mess up, miss the obvious or 'buddies' with someone. But yeah same, I don't judge any more either.
to get funkayyy....been practicing that for the past week...shit is insane to me..lol
excuse me, but what is the song that he is using?
look at this child! :)
yo i remember this video from way back when!! yo rob quick question... whats the benefit of having one turntable in Battle position and the other one in regular position? is it to have the start button closer to the crossfader or is there something else about it?
I had a trick with the START/STOP buttons on the turntables...
So much more talent than most today...
And what a cutie ;) How old were you in this Rob?
Thanks Bonnie! Man, I think i was like 23. And what's up with my voice??? LOL
Nobody Beats The Swift
Right on!
@@djrobswiftdope!
Word!!!
E swift is King Tee dj u can use that sample of his name for Nobody Beats The Swift rip Biz
only that good shit.
classic, forgot about battle sounds spent many days mulling over routines and trying to build structured routines like robs & the rest of the crews style proper b-boy styles for the 90s remember getting soul fruit on double vinyl that was a great piece of inspration too, you cant beat proper vinyl routines
I know what hes sayin
when i click my subscriptions menu this appears and is abbreviated like so:
Origins of Rob Swift's ''Nob...
Laugh out loud i believe the phrase is. qB)
that's one cool emoticon
He like the Michael Jordan of beat juggeling
That's a huge compliment. Thank you man.
Nobody beats the 'swift'.
Roooooooob Swift- Rob Swift get Bizzy!!!!!!! (pun intended)
Yessir!