Roc Raida

Today another inspiration of my turntablism days has passed away. When I first started DJing and particularly scratching everyone was pushing me to do body tricks into my routines. Really, I thought they were pointless and were all for show. I got the "Scratch" DVD by Doug E. Pray a few years back and they had a feature with the X-Ecutioners. I remember seeing Roc Raida in a small clip of the DMC he won. He was flying back in fourth, spinning around and moving records with his chin. It was insane. It was a level of turntablism that I never imagined. I had a new found respect for Roc and he's style. I always had mad respect for him. Rest In Peace Anthony Williams, AKA Roc Raida.