The X‑Ecutioners, an American rap music collective originating from
New York, New York, emerged in 1989 as a group that blended scratching,
sampling, and live DJ set techniques. Their first studio release, X‑Ppressions
( 1997), introduced their hybrid approach to hip‑hop production and set a
foundation for their future work. In 2002 the group released the album-Built
from Scratch, featuring the hit single "It’s Goin’ Down", which earned
significant club play and charted on U.S. dance charts, marking the group’s
breakthrough into mainstream markets. Continuing their momentum, The ...