Roc Raida
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Anthony Williams better known as Roc Raida or Grandmaster Roc Raida, was an American
DJ, turntablist and producer
. He was also a member of the legendary DJ group, The X-Ecutioners
.
He joined the X-Men in the late 80s, but due to copyright reasons, they later became known as The X-Ecutioners
. The group released three studio albums, 1997's X-Pressions, 2002's Built from Scratch
and 2004's Revolutions
. In addition to his work with the X-Ecutioners, Roc Raida released albums as a solo artist, his most famous being 2005's Rock Phenomenon
, a mash-up album he released with DJ Vlad that blended rock songs with hip hop songs, which won the Mash-Up Mixtape of the Year at the Justo Mixtape Awards. He also produced songs for artists including Ill Al Skratch
, Showbiz and A.G.
, the Jungle Brothers
, Mad Skillz
, Smif-n-Wessun
, Jehst
and Big Pun
, and served as the DJ for Busta Rhymes
.
He won the 1995 DMC World DJ Championship
and was inducted into the DMC Hall of Fame four years later. He was the DJ for rapper MF Grimm through the mid-90s, during both of their early careers. He also appeared in the 2001 film Scratch.
He died on September 19, 2009 from cardiac arrest due to complications a few weeks earlier relating to an accident while training in Krav Maga
. Anthony "Grand Master Roc Raida" Williams is survived by his wife and three daughters Asia, Nyra and Tia.
United States
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DJ, turntablist and producer
Hip hop production
Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical aspects of hip hop. This means that hip hop producers are the instrumentalists involved in a work...
. He was also a member of the legendary DJ group, The X-Ecutioners
The X-Ecutioners
The X-Ecutioners is a group of hip hop DJs / turntablists from New York.-History:Formed as a DJ crew in the early nineties and originally including 11 members, under the name X-Men, which was chosen partly because of their rivalry between Super DJ Clark Kent's crew of DJs, known as the Supermen,...
.
He joined the X-Men in the late 80s, but due to copyright reasons, they later became known as The X-Ecutioners
The X-Ecutioners
The X-Ecutioners is a group of hip hop DJs / turntablists from New York.-History:Formed as a DJ crew in the early nineties and originally including 11 members, under the name X-Men, which was chosen partly because of their rivalry between Super DJ Clark Kent's crew of DJs, known as the Supermen,...
. The group released three studio albums, 1997's X-Pressions, 2002's Built from Scratch
Built from Scratch
Built from Scratch is a 2002 album by DJ group The X-Ecutioners. It had one hit single, "It's Goin' Down," which was written, produced, and performed by Linkin Park members Mike Shinoda and Mr. Hahn...
and 2004's Revolutions
Revolutions (X-Ecutioners album)
Revolutions is the third studio album by hip hop group, The X-Ecutioners. The album was released on June 8, 2004 for Sony Records and was produced by the three members of the X-Ecutioners. The album was semi-successful making it to #118 on the Billboard 200 and #50 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. ...
. In addition to his work with the X-Ecutioners, Roc Raida released albums as a solo artist, his most famous being 2005's Rock Phenomenon
Rock Phenomenon
Rock Phenomenon is a mashup album released by Roc Raida and DJ Vlad, with Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda hosting the album. It was originally released on March 27, 2006 as a mixtape, but due to much critical praise, received an official release on July 10, 2007...
, a mash-up album he released with DJ Vlad that blended rock songs with hip hop songs, which won the Mash-Up Mixtape of the Year at the Justo Mixtape Awards. He also produced songs for artists including Ill Al Skratch
Ill Al Skratch
Ill Al Skratch is a hip hop duo consisting of two rappers, Big Ill and Al Skratch based from Brooklyn. They have released two albums, 1994's Creep Wit' Me and 1997's Keep It Movin.-Biography:...
, Showbiz and A.G.
Showbiz and A.G.
Showbiz and A.G. are an American hip hop duo from The Bronx, New York City. Showbiz is a producer and A.G. is a rapper. The two debuted on Lord Finesse's Funky Technician album in 1990. Show and A.G...
, the Jungle Brothers
Jungle Brothers
The Jungle Brothers are an American hip hop group that pioneered the fusion of jazz and hip-hop and also became the first hip-hop group to use a house-music producer. The group began performing in the mid-1980s and released its first album, Straight Out the Jungle, in July 1988...
, Mad Skillz
Skillz
Shaquan Lewis, also known as Mad Skillz, Skillz, is an American rapper known for his acclaimed 1996 album From Where???, a reference to his origins in Virginia, not the stereotypical New York City or Los Angeles rapper, and he's also known for his yearly "Rap Ups", which he has done since...
, Smif-n-Wessun
Smif-N-Wessun
Smif-n-Wessun is a hip hop duo consisting of members Tek and Steele . Smif-n-Wessun comprise two-fifths of the Brownsville, Brooklyn supergroup Boot Camp Clik, with Buckshot, Heltah Skeltah and O.G.C...
, Jehst
Jehst
William G. Shields, better known as Jehst or a slew of aliases including The High Plains Drifter, Billy Brimstone and Jay Star, is an English rapper and co-founder of hip hop label YNR.-Biography:...
and Big Pun
Big Pun
Christopher Lee Rios , better known by his stage name Big Pun , was an American rapper who emerged from the underground rap scene in The Bronx in the late 1990s...
, and served as the DJ for Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
.
He won the 1995 DMC World DJ Championship
DMC World DJ Championships
DMC World DJ Championships is an annual DJ competition hosted by Disco Mix Club which began in 1986. The most recent instance of this competition will take place in New Orleans and in Denver TBA.-World DJ Champions:*1985 - Roger Johnson...
and was inducted into the DMC Hall of Fame four years later. He was the DJ for rapper MF Grimm through the mid-90s, during both of their early careers. He also appeared in the 2001 film Scratch.
He died on September 19, 2009 from cardiac arrest due to complications a few weeks earlier relating to an accident while training in Krav Maga
Krav Maga
Krav Maga is a noncompetitive eclectic self-defense system developed in Europe that involves striking techniques, wrestling and grappling. Krav Maga is known for its focus on real-world situations and extremely efficient, brutal counter-attacks...
. Anthony "Grand Master Roc Raida" Williams is survived by his wife and three daughters Asia, Nyra and Tia.
Solo
- 1997: The Adventures of Roc Raida... One Too Many!
- 2000: CrossfaderzCrossfaderzCrossfaderz is the second album by turntablist, Roc Raida. It was released on July 11, 2000 for Moonshine Music and featured production from Roc Raida, DJ Q-Bert, D-Styles and The X-Ecutioners.-Track listing:#"Who You Fuckin' Wit?"- 2:07...
- 2001: We Them NiggasWe Them NiggasWe Them Niggas is the third album released by Roc Raida. It was released on August 6, 2001 for Fat Beats and featured production by Roc Raida...
- 2003: Champion SoundsChampion SoundsChampion Sounds is the fourth album released by Roc Raida. It was released on October 7, 2003 for DMC Records and featured production by Roc Raida, Rob Swift, D-Styles and DJ Radar.-Track listing:#"Intro"- 0:26#"Hip Hop Shit"- 3:41#"On the Cut"- 2:12...
- 2004: Kung FauxKung FauxKung Faux is a critically acclaimed comedy television and DVD series created by Mic Neumann that remixes classic kung fu movies with popular music, comic book style editing and video game style special effects, and new voice-over dubbing from primarily hip hop personalities and pop culture...
- 2005: Rock PhenomenonRock PhenomenonRock Phenomenon is a mashup album released by Roc Raida and DJ Vlad, with Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda hosting the album. It was originally released on March 27, 2006 as a mixtape, but due to much critical praise, received an official release on July 10, 2007...
which went on to win the Justo Mixtape Awards- Mash Up Mixtape of the Year w/ DJ VLAD - 2007: Beats, Cuts and SkitsBeats, Cuts and SkitsBeats, Cuts and Skits is the sixth album released by Roc Raida. It was released on May 21, 2007 for Adiar Cor Records and featured production from Roc Raida...
With The X-Ecutioners
- 1997: X-Pressions
- 2002: Built from ScratchBuilt from ScratchBuilt from Scratch is a 2002 album by DJ group The X-Ecutioners. It had one hit single, "It's Goin' Down," which was written, produced, and performed by Linkin Park members Mike Shinoda and Mr. Hahn...
- 2004: RevolutionsRevolutions (X-Ecutioners album)Revolutions is the third studio album by hip hop group, The X-Ecutioners. The album was released on June 8, 2004 for Sony Records and was produced by the three members of the X-Ecutioners. The album was semi-successful making it to #118 on the Billboard 200 and #50 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. ...