Outside the Lines With Rap Genius - New Podcast: Grand Mixer DXT (#68) lyrics

This episode, we talk to Grand Mixer DXT -- whose invent of the turntable as a musical instrument changed hip hop forever. His background as a jazz drummer gave him not just great rhythm, but inspired him to use the turntables to create pitch. These kinds of innovations brought DXT to the attention of Herbie Hanco*k, who used the DJ in his 1983 album Future Shock. The single from that album, "Rockit", launched DXT to worldwide attention. He toured all over the world with the Rocket band, and continued innovating with the turntables. Since those days, DXT has continued being an innovative DJ and artist. Most recently, DXT and a group of pioneering DJs were inducted into Hollywood's Rock Hall of Fame We talk with DXT at Rap Genius' office in Brooklyn. About 40 minutes into the conversation, DXT is joined by Infinity Emcees member Rahiem, who has worked with DXT for decades. We talked New York DJ history, what the turntable did to hip hop, Herbie Hanco*k and "Rockit", and much more If you enjoy our interview, you can check out annotated show excerpts As always, you can listen and subscribe to Outside the Lines on iTunes. You can also like us on Facebook and keep up with info about the show on Twitter. You can also check out the show on our new website, via the player on the RG Facebook page, on Soundcloud, or just by listening above