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Watch Mista Sinista’s Routine for ‘5 Minutes of Funk’

Mista Sinista

Mista Sinista, a former X-Ecutioners member and DMC East Coast champion, has thrown down a battle-style routine for Funkmaster Flex’s 5 Minutes of Funk segment on Hot 97. The Queens-based DJ/producer performed a flawless set using mostly classic hip-hop and R&B.

Watch it above.

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Viral Video Star DJ Misbehaviour Interviewed by Hot 97

DJ Misbehaviour

If you follow DJs on social media, chances are you’ve come across a viral video of DJ Misbehaviour in the past couple of weeks. The four-minute video, which shows the 28-year veteran DJ rocking a crowd in New York City, has amassed 21 million views on Facebook since it was uploaded. Now, the London native has recently stopped by Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning show for an extensive chat.

In addition to discussing going viral, Misbehaviour shared how she got started as a DJ, her thoughts on female DJs, what it’s like to be stereotyped, and the differences between the U.K. and U.S. club scene and culture.

Watch the full convo above.

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Watch Technician The DJ’s Routine for ‘5 Minutes of Funk’

Technician the DJ

Technician The DJ, the current tour DJ for The Lox, is the latest turntablist to be featured on Funkmaster Flex’s 5 Minutes of Funk segment on Hot 97.

In fitting fashion, Tech displayed precise scratching and juggling skills in a 10-minute routine. The Bronx native played mostly classic breakbeats in his set, using original 45s for part of it.

Tech recently DJ’ed for Ghostface Killah and Raekwon at the Art of Rap Festival in Las Vegas. The event saw the last performance from late Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy.

Watch his routine above.

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

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.

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

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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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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