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ROB SWIFT
Hip Hop / Turntablism / Jazz

I'm an EAGLES fan now!!!



Jackson Heights, New York
United States

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Last Login:  12/29/2009
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   ROB SWIFT: General Info
Member Since9/10/2005
Band Websitewww.djrobswift.com
Record LabelThe Ablist Productions
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 31 2009 8:00P
Club Blvd/Crash Mansion New York, New York
Jan 1 2010 11:45P
Fluid Nightclub w/DJ Excel & Jay Ski Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jan 9 2010 11:45P
Someday Lounge Portland, Oregon
Jan 13 2010 11:45P
Burts Tiki Lounge Albuquerque, New Mexico
Jan 22 2010 10:00P
Knitting Factory Brooklyn, New York
Jan 23 2010 11:45P
Ocala Shrine Club Ocala, Florida
Mar 12 2010 10:00P
Drake Underground Toronto

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Roc Raida FOREVER: My in depth interview about Raida & the X!  (view more)

Roc Raida: A Grand Master Gone  (view more)

DMC Kicks Back With DJ Rob Swift  (view more)

Black Grooves reviews "As the Technics Spin"  (view more)

What it takes to be a dope DJ!  (view more)

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   About ROB SWIFT
Rob Swift knows all about evolution and its conceptual cousin, revolution—whether it's the spontaneous kind that sparks radical change, or the vinyl-based kind that occurs at 33-1/3 revolutions – per - minute (and variations thereof). And for a cat like Swift—who has worked with everyone from Linkin Park to the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Mike Patton to Herbie Hancock—truly forward-thinking, revolutionary music just seems to come naturally, and on some occasions, at a cost. DJs must adapt, and in this high-speed information era, that means expanding your scope of vision from beyond your instrument to new expressive vehicles "by any means necessary."

Here's where we drop the needle on some history: after years of honing his cuts on the wheels of steel under the tutelage of his older brother and father, Robert Aguilar aka Rob Swift was tapped, in 1991, by a Harlem-based DJ crew called the X-Men to join their ranks. Within a year he won the coveted DMC East Coast title and became known among DJs worldwide as a masterful beat juggler and a force to be reckoned with in any battle atmosphere. Even when, to avoid the obvious beef with Marvel Comics, the X-Men were compelled to change their name to the X-ecutioners, Swift (and his compatriots Roc Raida, Mista Sinista and Total Eclipse) still retained a superhero's afterglow. Their 1997 debut album X-Pressions (Ashpodel) served notice, with dirt-funky tracks like "Word Play" making it clear that Swift the recording artist was on the rise. Five years later, the group's first major-label debut Built From Scratch (Loud/Columbia) generated the huge hit "It's Goin' Down" featuring Linkin Park.

However, the freshly acquired mainstream success brought on new challenges. "After the success of It's Goin Down, our label reps tried turning us into a Rap-Rock group. They didn't realize the true goal of the X-ecutioners was to keep testing and pushing the boundaries of music using the turntable as our tool."

The pressures of compromising their creativity for the sake of living up to previous record sales, brought about artistic tension amongst the X-ecutioners. Unwilling to sacrifice his creativeness, Rob was inspired to establish himself as a soloist and break through with a series of genre-busting albums of his own (the first being 1998's The Ablist). Sound Event (2002), his second solo effort, set the tone for his ascendant multi-faceted production style, mapping dark jeep beats ("Hip-Hop on Wax," with Large Professor), Latin Jazz ("Salsa Scratch," with Bob James) and ambient-electronic funk (the psychedelic "Interview with Colored Man," with Supernatural) with the deft touch of a seasoned studio hand.


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"Venturing off into my solo career helped me realize I was just beginning to scratch the surface of my true potential." Swift says, "the worst thing one can do to an artist is limit them and I started to feel stifled creatively. My departure from the X-ecutioners was a necessary one cause it freed me from all constraints." Swift's post-9/11 beat collage War Games (2005), his third solo album, (featuring guest shots from The Large Professor and Bob James).

What's more, after 4 years of finding himself as a solo artist, Rob Swift once again joined forces with old X comrades Total Eclipse and Precision. They've formed a new DJ super group called Ill Insanity and already have a solo album under their belt titled "GROUND XERO".

"Whether it's as a solo artist or as a member of Ill Insanity, I just want to push the boundaries of what I do", Rob Says. "I'm just trying to figure out different avenues to introduce people to my sound and obviously, to showcase my style and versatility. It might be through video games, commercials, movies, albums or live performances. However I reach people, the main thing is that we all get to enjoy that musical connection."

Today, Rob Swift continues his relentless pursuit of fresh directions, expanding his palette into the stratosphere. In his latest project, a DVD titled "As the Technics Spin", we're passengers on his creative, musical journey to develop himself as a DJ. What separates "As the Technics Spin" from other related DVDs in the market is it's focus on Rob Swift's thought process while creating his classic battle/showcase sets. From choosing his records, deciding what sections to manipulate within different songs, to eventually developing the actual routines. Thus, giving any prospect Turntablist/ DJ, keen insight on what it takes to develop the type of battle/showcase sets that will stand the test of time!

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the_magnificent

the_magnificent



Dec 29 2009 12:47 AM

Thank you homie!!! I sincerely appreciate that!
Klose

Klose



Dec 27 2009 11:15 PM

Dern...can I get a scratch on it? haha

HAPPY NEW YEAR ROB!!!! 2010!!! Yeaya!
the_magnificent

the_magnificent



Dec 25 2009 6:37 PM

Can't wait for the new album! I put it down in my calendar as a reminder to go cop. Hope you and yours are enjoying the holidays. Peace bro.
DjHardcastle

Dj Hardcastle



Dec 24 2009 11:09 PM

Merry Christmas to you and your family Rob Swift.
Robert

Robert



Dec 24 2009 8:20 AM

dang...i wanted to put dream up on my profile songs
marQz

marQz



Dec 24 2009 8:20 AM

great respect for your music!!!...

i am a big fan of scratches...

dj`s 4life

peace marQz (germany)
aisling

aisling o connor



Dec 22 2009 3:31 AM

hey man, been a long time. how u doin? x
Freeman Gheenga

Freeman Gheenga



Dec 20 2009 6:37 PM

salsa scraaaaaaaaaaaaaaatch!!!!!! hostias!!!
BOXEUR® NEW TRACK FEAT KEVIN RAMOS ET MATA

BOXEUR®  NEW TRACK FEAT KEVIN RAMOS ET MATA



Dec 20 2009 6:37 PM

Salam! Bien ou bien?
Si t'es pas encore passé ecouter les derniers titre sur ma page vas y vite la famille car je les change souvent et bientot des nouvelles tueries en ligne pour tout les amateurs de rap francais!
N'hésite pas a laisser tes commentaires sur ma page histoire de laisser un trace...
Merci pour ton soutien
Peace
Marcel

Marcel D. Heilig



Dec 17 2009 11:58 PM

Thank you to you for your friendship.

If God may protect you.



Your Friend from Germany,

Denis Holy
Luis Hernandes

Luis Hernandes



Dec 15 2009 4:40 AM

I wish you a great Christmas holidays!!!!
Thanks
Luis Hr

Franz

Franz One



Dec 8 2009 10:54 PM

yo bro big respect and thanx 4 all from białystok see you in over thr top 5 !!!:)
Unearthly Rhetoric

Unearthly Rhetoric



Dec 8 2009 7:03 PM

Peace Rob. Hope everything's all good.
Dj Needlz

Dj Needlz



Dec 2 2009 11:51 PM

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the_magnificent

the_magnificent



Dec 2 2009 5:56 AM

Truely bugged out!!! No way, 1200's rule!!! Thanks for responding. I respect you and all you do. I appreciate your work!
R.E.D.A.!!NEW ALBUM DA BLITZKRIEG!!

R.E.D.A.!!NEW ALBUM DA BLITZKRIEG!!



Nov 30 2009 9:51 PM

HeY ROB SWIFT FANS,
       
I'M PROUD TO PRESENT YOU MY
NEW ALBUM "DA BLITZKRIEG" W/ 15 HARDCORE TRACKS FEAT.

M. SAYYID (of ANTI-POP CONSORTIUM), INSIGHT, MAIN-FLOW (of MOOD), DONWILL (of TANYA MORGAN), SENSATIONAL, LUMBA formerly of RUBBEROOM and More...

LISTEN & BUY IT HERE NOW!!!

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Thanx For Your Support, R.E.D.A.

the_magnificent

the_magnificent



Nov 30 2009 9:51 PM

Thanks for the add. I appreciate what u do. Much respect and peace.
dj two-tone

dj two-tone



Nov 29 2009 7:03 PM

aye yo! just wanna pop thru
& leave some mad luv on ya page.
much respect my botha.
HELL THA FUK YeAH I BBOY !

HELL THA FUK YeAH I BBOY !



Nov 29 2009 2:26 AM

since there not making technics any more what do u think that means 2 tha future of tha art !
[mister]

[mister]



Nov 26 2009 11:10 PM

Rob, man, the new track is slick!  Looking forward to the album.

Cheers from Detroit!
Buck 50 Kutter DJs

Buck 50 Kutter DJs



Nov 22 2009 3:50 PM

Yeah the Matrix is getting pretty big now!! LOL

Rob..Thank YOU for having us, man. It was our pleasure (and I gotta get me those Technics 1200 M5g's...LOL). We can't wait to hear the show ourselves!!!

JESSICA

Jessica Kingsley



Nov 20 2009 10:48 PM

its wonderful! :) thank you lots!!! and yes i did the dvd was excellent:)
dj_thirdwave

dj_thirdwave



Nov 20 2009 10:48 PM

I love the techno beats in Interview with Colored Man!
JESSICA

Jessica Kingsley



Nov 19 2009 6:23 AM

HAY!! just droppin in to say hi!!!!!! :)
Alex

Earth Angel



Nov 11 2009 12:23 AM

Having You For A Friend myspace comments


Have A Wonderful Day And A Peaceful Night.

My Heart 2 Yours,

Alexandra
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