Wendell aka DJ Skeme Richards

Hailing from Philadelphia, a city known for birthing internationally known DJs such as Jazzy Jeff, Cash Money, King Brit and Rich Medina, Skeme Richards has put in nearly 30 years of DJing, producing and being an active member of the global Hip Hop community. Since becoming a DJ for the world famous Rock Steady Crew, Skeme has played events, parties and festivals worldwide and has mastered the art of keeping dance floors packed by setting the tone early and responding to his crowd. Skeme has shared turntable duties with some of the best in the industry including Maseo (De La Soul), Shortkut (Beat Junkies), Tony Touch, Bobbito, Rob Swift (The X-Ecutioners), DJ Nu-Mark (Jurassic 5), Pete Rock, DJ Premier, DJ Eclipse, J.Rocc (Beat Junkies), Miles (Breakestra), DJ Muro, DJ P-Trix, Greg Belson and other highly respected DJs. In addition to being a globally known DJ, Skeme has also become recognized as a major collector of Black cinema memorabilia, film posters and other highly sought after items from personalities like Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, Jim Brown, Issac Hayes, Julius ”Dr. J” Erving and Muhammad Ali. He has recently lent several of these pieces to gallery exhibitions, putting them on display for audiences to see.