Skeme Richards

Hailing from Philadelphia a city known for birthing internationally known DJ's such as Jazzy Jeff, Cash Money, and King Britt plus world famous acts like The Roots, Bahamadia and Jill Scott, DJ Skeme Richards has put in nearly 25 years of DJing and Producing. Diggin and spinning everything from Hip Hop, Classics, Funk & Soul, House, Afrobeat, Breaks and all things funky he continuously strives to set himself from the pack. Since becoming a DJ for the worlds famous Rock Steady Crew, Skeme has had the opportunity to be heard worldwide by playing events and parties of all kinds. Not limiting himself to one kind of crowd which makes him a well rounded DJ, Skeme is also a first-class party rocker that keeps the attention of even the most trendiest crowds. Skeme has mastered the art of keeping dance floors packed by setting the tone early and reading his audience properly.In addition to DJing, Skeme has been producing since the late 80's and along with his partner Fredy Blast make up the duo, Sesion 31. The team has worked with artists including MF Doom, Bahamdia, Steph Pockets (who has both a #1 single and album in Japan) and others. Sesion 31 is currently finishing up new material for the re-release of their "Watch For The Fuzz" album which consists of 70's Blaxploitation / cop chase sounding tracks. Set for a mid 2008 this cd will be accompanied by the release a limited edition 45 record and custom FLOW brand t-shirt which serves as a companion piece to the project.Genres: Hip Hop, Classics, Funk & Soul, House, Afrobeat, Reggae, and Breaks.Affiliations: *Sesion31 (Produced for Bahamadia, Viktor Vaughn (aka MF Doom), Japans female sensation, Steph pockets. *DJ For The world famous Rock Steady Crew.Events: *Puma (release of the YO! MTV apparel line) *Puma (release of the new Wanders line) *Adidas / Rockport *Afro Samurai DVD screening party (RZA, Samuel Jackson) *Samsung Summer Street Festival (Helsinki, Finland) *Golden (New York) Monthly Tribute w/ Pharoah Monch, Large Professor *Absolut Vodka 100 party w/ DJ Cash Money *Sony Playstation / Erricson UK Champs *Redrum Club (Helsinki, Finland) DJ grand opening party *Plan B club (London) *The Root Down (Los Angeles) *Funky Sole (Los Angeles)Press: *URB Magazine (July 2005) *Nightlife Finland (May 2007) *Philly Weekly DJ Issue (March 2007) Top 12 DJ's *City Paper Music Issue (March 2007) *Simplyflow.com (Streetwear fashion Company) *Binformed Magazine (Lifestyle, Culture and Music) *Heavycrates.com *Koreanroc.com. Skeme has held down turntable duties with some of the best DJ's worldwide including DJ Cash Money, Bobitto(Rock Steady Crew, Where'd You Get Those?),King Britt, Rich Medina, DJ Spindoctor, Rob Swift, Total Eclipse, Kool Herc, Tony Touch, Ohmega Watts (Lightheaded) Q-Tip, Evil Dee (Beatminerz) and more.In addition to DJing and producing Skeme also co-hosts "The Forumula w/ The Science Patrol", a Hip Hop radio show that not only plays classics, future classics and current gems but also does what seems to be a lost art, breaking new artists! Past guests include Mark The 45 King, producer K-Def, Pete Rock, Cormega, Masta Ace, Little Brother, Opio (Souls of Mischief), Aceylone. J-Zone and more.