DJ Rectangle
Scott Kluesner (born July 13, 1970), professionally known as DJ Rectangle, is an American DJ, turntablist, and record producer. Previously based in Los Angeles, California, he resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Education and early career
Kluesner attended San Diego State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
In 1993, DJ Rectangle won the U.S. DMC Championship and the International DJ Search, subsequently serving as the official DJ for rapper Warren G's tour Regulate.[1]
Career
Kluesner has produced records with artists such as Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Justin Timberlake, Dirt Nasty, Mala Rodríguez, and Xzibit.
He has toured with R. Kelly, Heavy D, Montell Jordan, Monica, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, and Ice Cube. He has also performed with Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, The Lady of Rage, Foxy Brown, Tha Dogg Pound, The Luniz, and Ron Isley, among others.
Since the early 1990s, he has released numerous mixtapes and battle records.
His most recent release was a song titled Fader Invasion 2 (Intro) in 2023.
Discography
Mixtapes
- 2019 - Vinyl Warning, Vinyl Rambo, Vinyl Combat 6, Faders of Fury Vol.2,
- 2018 - Vinyl Combat 5, Kill Steelz Vol. 3, Wax On Wax Off Vol.2, Legend Chapter 2, Fader Invasion, Wrists of Fury, The Six Million Dollar Hand 2, The Wolf of Wax Street
- 2017 - A Blazing Ape Vol. 1, Deadly Needles 3, 1200's Never Die Vol.2, Ultimate Power Vol.4, Legend Chapter 1, Kill Zone, Dragon's Flare
- 2016 - Forbidden Faders, Daredevil Technics,
- 2015- Ultimate Power Vol.2, Ultimate Power Vol.3, Fast & Faderless, Vinyl Combat 4
- 2014 - Deadly Needles 2, Guardians Of The Turntablist, Ultimate Power, Twelve Hundred Ways to Die
- 2013 - When Worlds Collide, Vinyl Combat 3
- 2008 - Wax Assassin 2: Training Day, Bad Table Manners
- 2006 - Casino Royale Vol. 2: For The Gangsters, Casino Royale Vol. 1 : For The Hustlers, Kill Steelz Vol. 2, Kill Steelz Vol. 1
- 2005 - Fear And Loathing, Rectangle's Big Adventure, 2005 Pyro Technics
- 2004 - Who Framed DJ Rectangle?, "Resident Evil" Turn Table Apocalypse, Six Million Dollar Hand, Wax On Wax Off, Tonearm Terrorwrist
- 2003 - 1200's Never Die
- 2002 - Faders Of Fury, Vinyl Combat 2: Attack Of The Clones, Turntable Torture, Deadly Needles
- 2000 - Enter The Diamond Needle Dynasty
- 1999 - Behind Bars, Wax Assassin
- 1998 - The Lightning Fist (Millennium Collection Vol. 7)
- 1997 - The Tables Have Turned, Deadly Needles
- 1995 - Vinyl Combat, Ill Rated
- 1994 - Rollin' Deep, O.G Style, Talkin Shit, Let The Bass Kick, Funky Demolition
- 1992 - Vanilla Dope EP
Battle records
- 2009 Scratch Masters Revenge Volume 2
- 2007 Ultimate, Ultimate Battle weapon Vol. 8, Ultimate, Ultimate Battle Weapon Vol. 7
- 2006 Ultimate, Ultimate Battle Weapon Vol. 6
- 2005 Dope Trax Vol. 2
- 2003 Battle Wax Vol. 2
- 2002 The Vinyl Avengers Vol. 2
- 2001 The Best of DJ Rectangle, Ultimate, Ultimate Battle Weapon, Vol. 5, Ultimate, Ultimate Battle Weapon, Vol. 4 (Battle record)
- 2000 Scratch Masters Revenge, Vol. 1, Mixes Beats & More, Vol. 2, Mixes Beats & More, Vol. 1
- 1999 Ultimate, Ultimate Battle Weapon, Vol. 3, The Vinyl Avengers, Vol. 1, Ultimate, Ultimate Battle Weapon, Vol. 2
- 1998 Ultimate, Ultimate Battle Weapon, Vol. 1, Frosted Breaks Vol. 2
- 1997 Deadly Needles, Gorilla Breaks, Frosted Breaks, Battle Wax Vol. 1
- 1996 Ultimate Battle Weapon Vol. 5, Ultimate Battle Weapon Vol. 4, Original Battle Weapon
- 1995 Ultimate Battle Weapon Vol. 3, Ultimate Battle Weapon Vol. 2, Ultimate, Battle Weapon Vol. 1
- 1994 Let the Bass Kick, Funky Demolition
- 1991 Dope Trax Vol. 1
Production
2008
- "Malamarismo" (Label: Universal Music Spain)
2007
- "Animal Lover" (Label: Shoot To Kill)
2005
DJ Rectangle Feat. 50 Cent - Get Rich or Die Tryin'
- "Uncle Deuce's Rap" (Label: Aftermath Entertainment)
2003
DJ Rectangle Feat. Eminem and Dree - 1200's Never Die
- "You Must Be Crazy" (Label: Music 4 Da People)
2001
Funkdoobiest - Real Urban Latin 1
- "4-1 Nite" (Label: RCA)
DJ Rectangle - Hip Hop + Rap
- "Ya Ya Door" (Label: De Wolfe)
- "What What" (Label: De Wolfe)
- "First Love" (Label: De Wolfe)
- "How Many Times" (Label: De Wolfe)
- "Best Watch Out" (Label: De Wolfe)
- "Rock The Spot" (Label: De Wolfe)
- "Fake a Smile" (Label: De Wolfe)
DJ Rectangle Feat. The Whoridas - The Ultimate
- "The Way We Do" (Label: South Paw)
DJ Rectangle Feat. Funkdoobiest - The Ultimate
- "Wild Out" (Label: South Paw)
2000
A Lighter Shade of Brown - Greatest Hits
- "Street Life" (Label: Universal Music Group)
Xzibit Feat. Montage - Larger Than Life
- "Larger Than Life" (Label: TVT)
1999
DJ Rectangle - Pumping Energy 3
- Various (Label: De Wolfe)
DJ Rectangle - Hard Beats
- Various (Label: De Wolfe)
1998
Funkdoobiest - The Big Hit (soundtrack)
- "Act On It" (Label: Universal Music Group)
The Whoridas - Cheap Shots, Low Blows and Sucker Punches
- "Get Lifted" (Label: South Paw)
Son Doobie - Cheap Shots, Low Blows and Sucker Punches
- "Cali Life" (Label: South Paw)
1997
DJ Rectangle - Ghetto Politix
- "Turntable Terror" (Label: Universal Music Group/Thump)
Funkdoobiest Feat. Daz Dillinger - Troubleshooters
- "Papi Chulo" (Label: RCA)
1996
Da 5 Footaz - Set It Off (soundtrack)
- "The Heist" (Label: Def Jam Recordings)
The Dove Shack - Fakin' da Funk (soundtrack)
- "Low Low" (Label: Street Solid)