# DJ Rectangle – Battle Wax Vol 1 Review
DJ Rectangle's Battle Wax Vol 1, released on Hell Razor Records, stands as a dedicated hip hop battle tool designed specifically for turntablists and competitive DJs. This vinyl LP showcases Rectangle's expertise in crafting breaks and beats tailored for DJ battle competitions, a niche but crucial segment of hip hop culture during the era of vinyl-based DJ competition.
The album opens with "Time To Fight," immediately setting an aggressive competitive tone, followed by standout tracks like "The Incredible Break Beat" and "Rockin' Funky Beats" that demonstrate Rectangle's skill in isolating and looping the breaks that form the foundation of battle DJ culture. The production emphasizes clean, isolated breakbeats perfect for scratching and sampling, with funk-heavy grooves providing the backbone throughout.
Tracks like "Funky Hip-Hop Break," "Beat This," and "Shaolin Meets Steel Finger" continue this formula with inventive percussion and funk samples. Several untitled instrumentals round out both sides, likely serving as additional variations and layering options for battling DJs. Battle Wax Vol 1 remains an essential resource for vinyl collectors focused on DJ culture and turntablism.
