# Leksa – OCTO BEAT vol.4 The Volume 4
Leksa established himself as a respected figure in the hip hop and DJ battle scene with the OCTO BEAT series, a collection dedicated to providing quality material for turntablists and battle DJs. This 2004 release on Intifunkda Record represents the fourth installment in the ongoing OCTO BEAT project, continuing the artist's mission to create functional and creative breakbeat-driven material.
The album's musical style is firmly rooted in hip hop production, but its primary purpose extends beyond casual listening. Designed explicitly as a DJ battle tool, the record features heavily breakbeat-focused compositions that emphasize rhythmic complexity and innovative scratching opportunities. Standout tracks include "Wrong Side Of The Break," which opens the A-side with sharp, angular breaks, and "Maximum Scratch Training & Battle DJ FX," a closing track tailored specifically for scratch technique development and competitive DJ performance.
The six-track 12-inch vinyl is structured for both technical study and performance application. Tracks like "Break The Noise!" and "The Break Is Over" showcase Leksa's understanding of what battle DJs require, with clear, isolated break elements and dynamic arrangements designed to inspire creative turntable manipulation and competition-ready mixing.
