Mista Sinista and Roc Raida’s Daughter

Boogie Blind

Total Eclipse

Stretch Armstrong

Mista Sinista

Lord Sear

DJ Premier

DJ Craze

DJ A-Trak

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Oct. 25: FOREVER: A Night for Grand Master Roc Raida
Feat. A-Trak, DJ Premier, Stretch Armstrong & The X-ecutioners
7pm
$25
21+

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave
Brooklyn NY 11211

Can’t make it? But still want to support? Donations can be sent via paypal.com using the email address: ladietye@yahoo.com

As a fan and a friend I had the pleasure of interviewing him and asking him fun questions about his life . Raida was a very funny guy , great sense of humor super smart and to this day I ALWAYS regret the fact that we never got a chance to work on the projects we had often discussed over the phone . Never take time for granted . RIP Roc Raida .

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According to TNC:

Witness “turntable theatrics” at it’s finest as members of the X-ecutioners “Rock Da Bells” for the last time at The Knitting Factory. A very historical performance, as Grand Master Roc Raida performs for the last time with his friends DJ Total Eclipse, Precision, Fat Fingers and Rob Swift. They shut NYC’s Knitting Factory down! This is an exclusive off of DJ Rob Swift’s “As the Technics Spin” DVD.

via Senor Kaos

previously: Beat Junkies – Roc Raida Tribute Mix

Beat Junkies – Roc Raida Tribute Mix Pt. 2

The Junkies with the help of VTech threw a tribute to our dear friend, the
late great Grandmaster Roc Raida of the X-Ecutioners this past September.
The actual event was on the date he was buried: Sept 24th. We were able to
have some of the members of the X-Ecutioners to help participate with the
event, as well as having Roc Raida’s family in the house.

If you were in LA for this event, you were able to witness something very
magical. And for those who didn’t get to experience it, and those who want
to relive it, here are 2 links of the live recordings from the show below
for you to peep out:

*Part 1*

*Part 2*

Make sure you also peep out podcast 2 which features Roc Raida’s daughter
Nya Williams (she is 11 years old) aka NyRaida representing on the
turntables in honor of her father.

Part two tracklisting:

1. Beat Junkies Team Routine (Babu, J.Rocc, Rhettmatic, & Mr Choc)
2. Beat Junkies Scratch Set (in order: Rhettmatic, J.Rocc, Babu, & Mr Choc)
3. X-Ecutioners: Precision (7:40 – 11:25), Boogie Blind (11:29 – 16:18), Rob Swift (16:22 – 23:00).
4. Rock The Bells Finale: Rob Swift (23:01 – 23:59), Boogie Blind (24:00 – 24:40), Mr Choc (24:41 – 24:58), Rhettmatic(24:59 – 25:29), Precision (25:30 – 26:07), Sean C (26:08 – 26:47), Dj NyRaida *Roc Raida’s Daughter* (26:50 – 28:01), Rob Swift (28:16 – 31:02).

via Day by Day

The second tribute show dedicated to the memory of Roc Raida went down a few months back and was organized by Lord Finesse. Performers and appearances by the likes of Kool Herc, Jazzy Jay, Large Professor, Grand Puba, Sadat X, A.G., Immortal Technique, Neek The Exotic, O.C. and The Beatnuts. Peace to Ness for letting me record. More videos after the jump. link

All proceeds go directly to Roc Raida’s family so come out and support! link

“GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA HIP-HOP TRIBUTE-BENEFIT CONCERT”

Feat.
DITC
IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
BRAND NUBIANS
GRAN PUBA
THE BEATNUTS
LARGE PROFESSOR

Hosted by: LORD SEAR
Music by : DJ BOOGIE BLIND (FROM THE X-ECUTIONERS)

“ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ROC RAIDA FAMILY”
**MORE ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED**

SOBS
204 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014

After a slew of DJs paid tribute by rocking classic Roc Raida sets, they all decided to cut up “Rock The Bells” over and over and over again. History was made that night. link

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This historic tribute show went down a few weeks ago. DJs from all over the world joined together @ BB Kings in NYC to celebrate the life of Grandmaster Roc Raida. Legendary and groundbreaking turntablists such as Rob Swift, Mista Sinista, DJ Babu, DJ Craze, DJ Shortkut and many more paid their respects by performing some of Roc Raida’s classic sets. Hit the continue button for more videos. Enjoy. link

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Do any memories stand out in particular?

Wow it’s too many. One I can think of, we had a show. It was actually our first show outside of New York together. We did Jack The Rapper in Atlanta and on that card it was the Dogg Pound, it was Tupac, Run DMC I believe and Whodini. And there was a little break in between for me and Raida to come up and rock. And Fatman Scoop was with us. Nobody knew who we were, we just got up there and I rhymed and let them see what Raida would do. And I’ll never forget how crazy it got once they saw Raida get loose on them turntables. It was just like a different world. I’ll never forget that introduction of Roc Radia in Atlanta.

How did you feel when you heard the news of Raida’s passing?

It’s the same response as right now. He’s Grandmaster Roc Raida. His energy cannot be destroyed. He’s still here. That’s the only way I can explain it. The actual conversation when that occurred is personal so I can’t elaborate. But my reaction is that he’s still here. Even when I saw him [at the funeral] he looked like he was resting. That’s a physical body, it’s a vehicle. Some of us really feel and do understand that it goes beyond that. And for those that never had the oppertunity to see him live, I suggest they get on youtube and look up Grandmaster Roc Raida and learn what it’s like to be near the purest form of hip hop.

The first event had the biggest DJs from the around world convene on one stage. This time, the MCs pay tribute to Grandmaster Roc Raida. You should too. While you’re at it, be sure to purchase this fly shirt. All ticket and merchandise proceeds go to his family. link

TUESDAY Nov 17, Doors 7pm- Show 9pm
Admission: $18 IN ADV/ $22 DAY OF SHOW

“GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA HIP-HOP TRIBUTE-BENEFIT CONCERT”

Feat.
DITC
IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
BRAND NUBIANS
GRAN PUBA
THE BEATNUTS
LARGE PROFESSOR

Hosted by: LORD SEAR
Music by : DJ BOOGIE BLIND (FROM THE X-ECUTIONERS)

“ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ROC RAIDA FAMILY”
**MORE ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED**

SOBS
204 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014

recorded last week by Ka5p

spotted at Crate Kings

Tickets are still available so don’t sleep. Pay your respects to Grandmaster Roc Raida tomorrow night. link

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
237 West 42 St.
New York, NY 10036