Total Eclipse

Total Eclipse is an original member of New York City's legendary elite DJ collective, the X-Ecutioners. At the early age of 14, it was apparent that Total Eclipse was destined to become one of Hip-Hop's greatest DJ's. Being influenced by DJs like Steve Dee (founding member of the original X-Men), and EPMD's DJ Scratch on Video Music Box, he saved enough money to buy a pair of turntables and a mixer. At first he began to emulate his heroes on the wheels of steel but quickly moved forward, developing a style all his own.

In November of '94, Total Eclipse entered his first DJ battle live on the air on DJ Mayhem's college radio show on WNYU in New York City; taking first place. His victory caught the attention of X-Men (the original name of the crew before obvious legal concerns) member Rob Swift. Rob Swift started to jam with Total Eclipse on the turntables, showing him traditional DJ methods like beat juggling, something Total Eclipse is now known for. Through Rob, he became acquainted with other members of the X-Men, and started practicing with them regularly.

In 1996, it was Total Eclipse's mission 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 this year, 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 an ITF World Champion DJ. With this outstanding accomplishment, came another career defining moment on the same stage when X-Men leader Sean C officially inducted Total Eclipse as an official member of the X-Men. With the high international demand of the all-star DJ collective, shortly after Total Eclipse's induction, the X-Ecutioners' show hit the road, visiting all major 4 continents, as well as the Caribbean.

As a member of the X-Ecutioners, Total Eclipse went from DJ to recording artist, releasing the group's independent success, X-Pressions in 1997. Taking his craft to the next level, he and the group went on to sign a multi-album deal with Steve Rifkind's Loud Records imprint, releasing their major debut, Built From Scratch. The eclectic album, all made by turntables and artist collaborations was a major success, earning the Hip Hop DJ icons commercial recognition. Now with their mainstream appeal, the group appeared in numerous major tours like Eminem's famed Anger Management Tour, and Linkin Park's Project Revolution Tour.

Total Eclipse continues to be one of the most sought after DJs. Whether it's rocking a hot party for companies like Maxim, Nike and MTV or playing sold-out shows with the newest incarnation of the X-Ecutioners known as Ill Insanity, he continues every day to take his craft to the next level.