DJ Qbert: DMC World Championships, Dr. Octagon, Founding Invisibl Skratch Piklz, “Wave Twisters“

History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 45: DJ QBert is one of the most influential DJs of all time and masters of scratching. As a member of Invisibl Skratch Piklz along with DJs like Mix Master Mike, Apollo, Shortkut, and others, he helped pioneer the movement of turntablism. Growing up in San Francisco, QBert gained worldwide renown by battling in competitions like the ITF and DMC. He was part of the album Dr. Octagon with Kool Keith and Dan the Automator, and has released music and scratch records through labels like Dirt Style and Skratchy Seal. -- Produced by DEO @deo415 Videography by King Ced @mvp_kingced -- Sponsored by Amoeba Music, San Francisco @amoebasf Clothing and graffiti supplies from @dyingbreedsf available at 3045 24th Street, San Francisco or --- “History of the Bay” theme song: History of the Bay Spotify Playlist: