As the 2009 Summer of Death continues on, GM Roc Raida – legendary turntablist, member of The X-Ecutioners, DMC Hall Of Fame member & Busta Rhymes’ tour DJ – passed away earlier today, after suffering injuries in a car accident recently. At this point, the best thing that one can say is if you enjoy listening to & watching a DJ, this is one of the true DJ’s that you should thank.
*removes New Era & pauses for a moment of respect*
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R.I.P. Roc Raida
RIP Roc Raida.
Easily one of the greatest influences on me as a young DJ. Dude was funny as fuck too.
This here is one of my favourite Roc Raida routines – Ed OG “I Got To Have It” juggle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7fgCWaugFA&NR=1
Roc Raida and the X-Men aka X-Ecutioners were probably the first group of battle/performance deejays that I recall branching out into production and studio work.
You look on the album sleeves of artists like Show & AG, Artifacts, Common (Sense), Bush Babees, Kool G Rap to name a few.
Then you would see the names Dr Butcher, Mista Sinista, Diamond J, Roc Raida and the other X-Ecutioners.
X-Ecutioners, Beat Junkies, The 5th Platoon, Scratch Perverts and other crews during the 90s brought the turntable to the fore during ITF and DMC events.
Roc Raida was very much an integral part of the fabric, whether that be turntable tricks or lacing a phat beat.
Fella will be missed for sure, he was one of the good ones!
Another hero lost…..
Heaven’s having the GRANDEST party right about now….
Remember Roc Raider has the title of “Grandmaster.”
For dj’s that title is bestowed upon not taken. He was a knighted turntablist
‘Cause he was that damn good.
Sincere respect for the man.
ahhh, i forgot all about that commercial. Roc Raida, Zoo York Mixtape. Youtube that shit. IN 97 that was my intro to real turntablism. Glad I got to see Roc Raida live too. My favorite DJ of all time
word Teef.
him & JMJ are prolly smashin a set right now…
I thought he dies from complications from a ‘mixed martial arts’ accident? At any rate, R.I.P.
I was on stage with him several years ago when my boy Roctakon and the Goonies Crew performed along side the X-Men and the Turntable Technicians in Baltimore.
Roc Raida’s stage presence was truly second to none.
damn. what a shame. raida n nem will always have a place in my heart. X-ecutioners were my first foray into the world of turntablism. had all they albums, mixes, solo joints, etc. he will be missed. RIP.
Dude was going to be here in Hali with Busta tonight, show was postponed yesterday, nobody knew why… wek now now.
Such a shame.
R.I.P. Grandmaster Roc Raida…one of the best to ever do it. Thanks for the memories.
R.I.P. Grandmaster Roc Raida. Your innovations will inspire legions of DJ’s for years to come!
My brother aAnthony Williams aka roc raida, died from complications from 2 surgeries, from a Mixed Martial Atrs accident, not a car accident. Survived by a wife, 3 daughters,son,mom sister and brother. Postthe correct inf0
Where’s the all inclusive body of work upload!??!
RIP DJ Roc Raida
Damn! I just found out today. I am late! Listening to Roc Raida converted me to a scratch DJ to a turntablists.
RIP GM ROC RAIDA!
Grandmaster Roc Raida, Im am so saddened to hear of your passing. You performed at my Ultra lounge in Jacksonville in 2007 for Dj. Shanghai’s bday bash! It was a honores experience to see a turntablist of your caliber perform for a crowd that was totally excited from your awesome skills on the 1′s and 2′s! Godbless your entire family and everyone that was close to you. The family of Elixir Ultra Lounge, Jacksonville, Florida sends thier respect and love to you and your family..May you rest in peace and God take good care of you up there.
-Tim