DJ QBert
Biography
Creator, Soundtrack Producer Wave twisters the movie Richard Quitevis, better known as DJ QBert to fans throughout the world, has attracted attention since 1985 when audiences realized his skills on the turntables were beyond comprehension. Through years of creating, practice, and dedication, he developed the art of using the turntable as a musical instrument by inventing styles and creating unique systems of skratching. Today, turntablism continues to advance and diversify. History established that QBert, formerly a member of the legendary Invisibl Skratch Piklz (ISP), heralded a new era in the DJ/turntablist community, and helped raise the art to its new form.
Heavily influenced by the styles of world-renowned jazz musician Miles Davis, famous electric guitarists Jimmy Hendrix and Les Paul, pianist Thelonious Monk, and innovative DJs throughout the world, QBert interprets their compositions and creates sounds and styles that continue to generate a worldwide following. In the early '90s, QBert dominated the DJ scene with his talent and skills. After claiming the titles of the Disco Mixing Club (DMC) 1991 USA Champion and the 1992-1994 DMC World Champion, he was asked by the DMC founders to judge the 1995 DMC Championships instead of competing. In June 1998, QBert, along with another member of ISP, MixMaster Mike, received the DMC DJ Hall of Fame award for outstanding contributions to the competition and, more importantly, the industry.