Roc Raida was an American DJ, turntablist, producer and member of the legendary DJ group, The X-Ecutioners. He won the 1995 DMC World DJ Championship and was inducted into the the DMC Hall of Fame four years later.

After the tragic death of Grand Master Roc Raida, a string of benefit gigs took place, but the one happening in NYC, perhaps has been one of the biggest gathering of scratch DJs seen in a very long time.

The event took place at the BB King Blues in NYC on the 22nd of October 2009. All kind of legendary DJs came together to pay their respects, share fond memories and raised some cash for Raida’s family.

You just have to take a look at the roll call to see that this event has been very special. The X-Ecutioners, X-men, Beat Junkies, a reunion of the Allies Craze and A-Trak. Performances by DJ Z-Trip, DJ Q-Bert, DJ Scratch, Roli Rho, I-Dee, DJ Dummy, Slyce and current DMC champion Shiftee.
All this got rounded off by a performance by D.I.T.C. Normally, such a list would be nearly impossible to pull together, but they were all coming together to perform to honour Roc Raida. Big ups to all those performing and involved in organising this.

I really hope the event got recorded. I will definitly buy the DVD if one comes out. Be sure to pick up one yourself to support Roc Raida’s family.

If you dig youtube a bit, you can find all kind amazing vids of different performences that took place.

R.I.P. Roc Raida

Check out the following vids of Z-Trip tributing to Roc Raida @ BB King Blues!

DJ Z-Trip Pt. 1 – Roc Raida Tribute Party @ BB King Blues NYC

DJ Z-Trip Pt. 2 – Roc Raida Tribute Party @ BB King Blues NYC

On October 17, 2009 another Tribute Show to GM Roc Raida took place at the Shadow Lounge in Pittsburgh. PA with DJ Rob Swift, DJ Z-Trip, Selecta, DJ Hank D, DJ SMI, Time Bomb Crew, MC BZE, and host Knowledge Build Allah of Classic 1824.

Check out the following vids of Z-Trip and Rob Swift rockin the show…

Rob Swift and Z-Trip at the DJ GM Roc Raida tribute – Part 1

Simply amazing!!! Check out the next part of Rob and Z collaborating.

Rob Swift & Z-Trip in Pittsburgh for Roc Raida Tribute – Part 2

R.I.P. Roc Raida

more info at:
www.myspace.com/rocraida

Source:
www.skratchworx.com/news3/comments.php?id=1353
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roc_Raida