When was DJ Qbert born and where did he grow up?
Richard Quitevis arrived in this world on the 7th of October 1969. He grew up on Moscow Street within San Francisco's Excelsior District.
Questions about DJ Qbert
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What major titles did DJ Qbert win during his competitive career?
The year 1991 marked his first major title as DMC USA Champion. Two years later, he claimed the DMC World Championship alongside Mix Master Mike and DJ Apollo under the name Rock Steady DJs.
How did DJ Qbert change the perception of turntablism through his groups?
Qbert helped found the Invisibl Skratch Piklz which were the first to apply a band concept to turntablism. They layered drums, basslines, and scratch solos on top of each other to change how people viewed the instrument itself.
What animated film project did DJ Qbert create with reverse animation techniques?
His next project arrived in 1998 under the name Wave Twisters which animators turned into a feature film of the same title. The 2001 movie showcased this unique reverse animation technique that stood as an unusual entry in the world of animated films.
Which hardware instruments did DJ Qbert develop to improve DJ performance?
Vestax partnered with Qbert to develop the QFO scratching instrument which combined a standard turntable with a mixer crossfader. In 2006, he introduced the Qbert turntable cartridge model that Ortofon put out for public use.
When was the Qbert Skratch University launched and what does it offer?
May 2009 marked the launch of the Qbert Skratch University which operated through the ArtistWorks website. This interactive online learning school provided lessons directly from the champion himself to democratize access to advanced turntablism techniques.