9th Wonder and contestants in the inaugural producer’s Gladiator Beat Battle, co-presented by The Soul Council and Native Instruments at The Brewery in Raleigh, NC Friday April 8, 2011.

Contestants: D.R.U.G.S. (the winner, holding part of the $2000 grand prize package which included a Maschine, Komplete 7, Traktor Scratch Pro, plus more), Commissioner Gordon, Doc Verbz, dub-L-oh-skytzo (the Listener’s Choice winner), E. Brooks, J-Mac, J. Rhodes, Vinyl Ritchie, The Sol Kidd, Rell Muzik, Scottie Royal, Skates Beats, Marco Smoov, Ouja Marek, Just Wright and MarcNfinit.

Photo credit: Nikki Panache.

Run That Back:
9th Wonder And The Soul Council’s Inaugural Gladiator Beat Battle (USTREAM Video x Event Recap).