Life on Turntables
DST — “Rock It” set my fate
Needle dropped, world got flipped
Turntables talkin’, I got equipped
Dj honda production — hV
From party sets to battle scars
’86 — Union Square, Jeff raised the bar
Rewindin’ that VHS, frame by frame
Cash Money’s fingers? Lit that flame
DJ Aladdin with the “Rock the Bells”
Blew my chest — like I caught a shell
Ain’t no point if they don’t feel
Gotta prove it real, where it’s real for real
’85 — first scratch, “Rock It” rings
’86 — Jeff showed me what swing means
’88 — low-key cam, cut game tight
That footage schooled me every night
’89 — mailed my demo in bold
To Superman Pro — my story told
Turntables wrote my résumé
Clark Kent saw heat at NMS stage
’90 — DJ Steve Dee, first time I BATTLE
Needle drops, that’s my vow
Spinnin’ plates been speakin’ loud
Dreams I pressed in every groove
Life on Turntables — I made my move
’92 — went toe-to-toe with Raida
Now he cuttin’ from the sky — straight fader
Finals with Mixmaster Mike — real clash
Rob Swift, Sinista — all in that flash
Judges starin’: Q-Bert, Primo, Scratch
Every second — pressure, match
Stage was war, no room to front
I spoke with cuts — that’s how I hunt
This was Hip Hop, raw testin’ ground
Turntables spoke, no need for sound
Needle still spinnin’, talkin’ my truth
Record dropped, unlocked my youth
Hip Hop gave me lane and light
Plates and needles shaped my life
Gave me a voice, made it last
Life on Turntables — never the past
Needle still spinnin’, clock don’t stop
One record cracked the padlock
One stylus mapped out my fight
Hip Hop gave me name, gave me light
Life on Turntables — every night
Rest in peace. Roc Raida
Respect and thanks, DJ Clark Kent
Rest in peace
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In 1990 and 1992, he moved to New York and won second place at the New Music Seminar DJ Battle For World Supremacy in the same year, marking a historic moment as the first Japanese DJ to have his presence recognized in the New York hip-hop scene. From there, he started his career as an artist and producer "dj honda". 1995: Releases his first album "h1" worldwide. It makes a big impact with top artists of the time such as Fat Joe Common, Redman, Guru, DJ Premiere, Erick Sermon, The Beatnuts, BIZ MARKEY, etc. 1997: Releases his second album "h II". Collaborates with Common, De La Soul, Keith Murray, KRS-One, Mos Def, etc. The single "Travellin' Man" featuring Mos Def was ranked on the Billboard charts for over 16 weeks. 2001: After leaving a major label, releases "h III" as dj honda recordings. The first single "El Presidente" ranked on the Billboard charts, and the second single Real To Me also charted consecutively. The Beatnuts, M.O.P., PMD, etc. participated. 2002: Released the collaborative album "Underground Connection" with PMD, produced all the songs, and then toured the US and Europe. 2003 Provided all the songs for the documentary film "The MC" on hip-hop culture, and collaborated with Quincy Jones III QD3. 2009 Released the album "dj honda IV" simultaneously worldwide. Mos Def, Fred Durst/Limp Bizkit, Kool G Rap, EPMD, Rakaa/Dilated Peoples, and others participated. 2011 Released the album "Aftershock" by Japan's leading jazz musician Terumasa Hino. 2013 Released the album "Unity -h factor-". Produced the beats for all the songs. Produced many songs by domestic and foreign artists. Developed the original brand "h / djhonda". A pioneer in fusing music and fashion. With a history of over 30 years since its founding in 1994. Currently, he actively collaborates with domestic and foreign artists. He continues to create works that transcend genres and borders.
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