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[X-EC] · The X-Ecutioners (X-Men)1989–2009 // 1995 DMC World Champion & Beat Juggling King
Harlem / NYC, NY · Active 1989–2009

Grandmaster Roc Raida

Real Name: Anthony Williams · Handle: @rocraida_tribute

Poly-Rhythmic Beat Juggling & Body-Trick Turntablism

Harlem native Anthony 'Grandmaster Roc Raida' Williams led The X-Ecutioners, won the 1995 DMC World DJ Championship, was crowned a true Grandmaster by hip-hop's founding fathers, and toured the world as Busta Rhymes' official stage DJ.

“When you step to the decks in New York, your beat juggle has to hit harder than the original record.”

4-Part Studio & Stage Hardware Blueprint

01 // Turntables & Decks
Technics SL-1200MK2 Battle-Position (90° Vertical)
02 // Battle or Rotary Mixer
Rane TTM-56 / Vestax PMC-05 Pro
03 // Sampler & Drum Machine
Custom 'Beats for Jugglers' 12-Inch Battle Tools
04 // Cartridges & Stylus Needles
Shure M44-7
Signature Turntablist & Production Techniques
Strobe & Fill Beat JugglingBehind-the-Back Crossfader CutsThe Gong Battle Routine
Essential Break Record / Masterpiece Wax
Crossfaderz (2000) & Beats for Jugglers Vol. 1–3

Selector Telemetry & Skill Metrics

Scratching & Fader Precision97 / 100
Beat Juggling & Pocket100 / 100
Sample Chopping & Drums94 / 100
Crate Depth & Rare Breaks97 / 100
Crowd & Dancefloor Command99 / 100
Booking & Appearance Tier: In Memoriam Hall of Fame Legend (1972–2009)

VERIFIED Grandmaster Roc Raida ROUTINES & SETS

DIRECT DJ & BEATMAKER SHOP // GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA

GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA RECORD CRATE, DRUM KITS & MERCH

Official 12-inch skipless battle records, custom Technics slipmat pairs, hardware drum kits, and heavyweight apparel from Grandmaster Roc Raida ([X-EC]).

CRATE SECTION:
GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA // SIGNATURE 12" BATTLE BREAKS & SCRATCH TOOL
12-Inch Battle Wax & Break Records$40

GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA // SIGNATURE 12" BATTLE BREAKS & SCRATCH TOOL

Pressed on heavyweight 180g wax: Grandmaster Roc Raida's personal skipless scratch sentences, drum breaks, and tone-play scales.

GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE
MPC & SP-1200 Drum Kits & Sample Packs$49

GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE

Recorded directly through Grandmaster Roc Raida's 2x Technics SL-1200MK2 + Rane TTM-56 + Beats for Jugglers Vinyl: punchy kicks, snapping snares, hi-hat runs, and royalty-cleared stabs.

GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR
Custom Technics Slipmats & Control Vinyl$30

GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR

Signature Grandmaster Roc Raida custom-printed glazed bottom slipmats for 12-inch Technics platters.

GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE
Heavyweight Crew & DJ Apparel$45

GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE

Boxy 280gsm combed-cotton tee featuring Grandmaster Roc Raida's Technics SL-1200MK2 Battle-Position (90° Vertical) & Custom 'Beats for Jugglers' 12-Inch Battle Tools rig diagram.