5 Minutes of Funk

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Watch DJ Mell Starr’s Routine for ‘5 Minutes of Funk’

DJ Mell Starr

DJ Mell Starr, a mixer on Las Vegas’ Power 88, has delivered a well-executed routine for Funkmaster Flex’s 5 Minutes of Funk segment on Hot 97. The Harlem-based turntablist and producer performed a clean, 10-minute set of classic hip-hop and breakbeats.

Starr, who also goes by “The Most Dangerous” and “No Head Phones in Harlem,” was a contestant on season two of the DJ reality show, Master of the Mix.

Watch Mell’s routine above.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Watch DJ Roli Rho’s Routine for ‘5 Minutes of Funk’

DJ Roli Roh

DJ Roli Rho, an award-winning turntablist and member of the 5th Platoon and IntroBass crews, has been featured on Funkmaster Flex’s “5 Minutes of Funk” segment for Hot 97. The New York City native put down an extended routine consisting of mostly classic hip-hop and other throwbacks.

Watch the video above.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Watch DJ Diamond’s Routine for ‘5 Minutes of Funk’

DJ Diamond

DJ Diamond, a veteran DJ and rapper from New York, is the latest guest to be featured on Funkmaster Flex’s “5 Minutes of Funk” segment for Hot 97. His 12-minute routine consists of mostly classic hip-hop and disco.

Also known as DJ Diamond J, he is an original member of the influential X-Ecutioners crew and the rap group EPMD. Watch the video above.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Watch Boogie Blind’s Routine for ‘5 Minutes of Funk’

DJ Boogie Blind

DJ Boogie Blind, a member of the influential X-Ecutioners crew, has been featured on Funkmaster Flex’s “5 Minutes of Funk” segment for Hot 97.

The Harlem turntablist showed off his skills in a 15-minute routine that used mostly classic hip-hop tracks and breakbeats.

Watch it above.

Related: Watch Rob Swift’s Routine for Hot 97’s ‘5 Minutes of Funk’

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Watch Rob Swift’s Routine for Hot 97’s ‘5 Minutes of Funk’

Rob Swift

Legendary turntablist DJ Rob Swift is the latest guest to be featured on Funkmaster Flex’s “5 Minutes of Funk” segment for Hot 97.

The former X-Ecutioners member threw down an extended, DMC-style set, using original vinyl for part of it.

Swift currently serves as a music consultant and scene choreographer for VH1’s drama series, The Breaks. He’s also a DJ instructor at The New School for Liberal Arts in New York City.

Watch the video above.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Watch Just Blaze’s Routine for Hot 97’s ‘5 Minutes of Funk’

Just Blaze

Legendary hip-hop producer Just Blaze has been featured on Funkmaster Flex’s “5 Minutes of Funk” segment for Hot 97.

While he’s best known for his productions, Blaze put his DJ skills on display in an extended 12-minute set. The New Jersey native scratched and juggled his way through some of hip-hop’s most classic breakbeats.

“5 Minutes of Funk” is a new series that showcases talented DJs. Previous guests include Scram Jones, DJ Fatfingaz, and Statik Selektah.

Watch above.

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