Those of you who witnessed the party rocker supreme Rob Swift a few months back, will be pleased to learn that Full Frequency will be bringing his partner in Ill Insanity and The X-Ecutioners, the truly dope TOTAL ECLIPSE, to the wheels of mechanised steel at Transit.
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At an early age, it was apparent that TOTAL ECLIPSE was destined to become one of Hip-Hop’s greatest DJs. At first he began to emulate his heroes on the wheels of steel but quickly moved forward, developing a style all his own. Coming out of a close-knit Brooklyn Hip Hop community, his skills on the turntables earned him the reputation to become the go-to DJ for groups such as Organized Konfusion (comprised of Prince Po and Pharoahe Monch), Wu-Tang’s own Inspectah Deck, The GZA, Killah Priest and even worked with other Brooklyn-native Jay-Z during the birth of Rocafella Records.
Total Eclipse’s mission was to make the world feel his presence on the ones and twos. He entered (legendary record shop) Beat Street Records’ DJ Battle, and took home the first place gold bronzed Technics 1200 turntable prize. Dominating the DJ battle scene, he went up against the best in the world, going after one of the most prestigious titles in the DJ world in the International Turntablist Federation (ITF) World Championship Battle. As a heavy favorite going into this competition, he didn’t disappoint, and etched his name in DJ history as the 1st ITF World Champion DJ in 1996. With this outstanding accomplishment, came another career defining moment when X-Men leaders ROC RAIDA, MISTA SINISTA, and ROB SWIFT officially inducted Total Eclipse as an official member of the X-Men (later known as the X-Ecutioners).
Shortly after Total Eclipse’s induction, the X-Ecutioners’ show hit the road. As a member of the X-Ecutioners, Total Eclipse went from DJ to recording artist, releasing the group’s independent success, ‘X-Pressions’ (Asphodel 1997) the next year. Taking his craft to the next level, he and the group went on to sign a multi-album deal with Loud Records, releasing their major debut, ‘Built From Scratch’, the 1st ever turntable group signed to a major label. The eclectic album, all made by turntables and artist collaborations such as ‘It’s Goin’ Down’ featuring Mike Shinoda, earning the Hip Hop DJ icons commercial recognition. Now with their mainstream appeal, the group appeared in numerous major tours like Eminem’s Anger Management Tour, Linkin Park’s Project Revolution Tour and the Word of Mouth Tour.
Whether it’s rocking a hot party for the likes of Nike, and MTV, BET or manning the turntables on stage or in the clubs, taking part of representing at annual events like The Rockteady Anniversary, Zulu Anniversary, Rock The Bells, he continues to take his craft to the next level everyday by delevoping amazon club sets and showcase routines.
TOTAL ECLIPSE—a true legend of his craft.
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Party with us at Transit on Saturday September 25th. Supported by none other than party rockin’ turntablists Buick, DJ DFP, and Faux Real. Doors open at 8pm. Entry a measly $10.
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More ill Full Frequency shows coming in the next few months. Keep in touch!
