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Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge MagazineEpisode 4 - Skeme Richards / 24 Hour Tournaments w/ Chris WardSkeme Richards (AKA The Nostalgia King) joins the show!! A part of the Rock Steady Crew since 1991, Skeme is a legendary b-boy, DJ and all around culture expert. We speak to him about pinball art, music pins, and general all around pinball horniness. Plus: Nudge contributor Chris Ward talks 24 hour pinball tournaments.Thanks for listening! If you like the show please follow/like/subscribe. Tell a friend or loved one about the show. Thanks for helping us spread the word about the Nudgecast.2025-01-271h 27
Direct EditionDJ Skeme Richards, THE Nostalgia KingDave sits down for an in-depth conversation with global DJ, cultural alchemist, foodie, and ambassador of nostalgia, Skeme Richards. The two discuss early musical inspirations and the youth driven culture collision of New York’s early rap and punk scenes, and compare notes on time spent in Japan.
Skeme explains the connections between his role as musical conductor and pop culture preservationist, what separates true DJs from the rest of the pack and how he is reclaiming nostalgia for the future.
Skeme's website - https://nostalgiaking.com/
Ske...2025-01-201h 57
Once A DJThe Nostalgia King Skeme Richards on Music, Culture, and MemoriesOnce A DJ is brought to you by:https://www.sureshotshop.com/ - Record adapters (including customs) & accessorieshttps://myslipmats.com/ - Custom and off the shelf Slipmats, dividers and more.Once A DJ is a https://remote-ctrl.co.uk productionOther ways to support the showFollow the show on Spotify or Apple PodcastsAny feedback or questions? Hit up the Once A DJ Instagram PageSubscribe to the Once A DJ PatreonBuy your Once A DJ Sureshot 45 adapter clampsWebsite/blog: https://nostalgiaking.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/skemerichards/Mixes: https://soundcloud.com/Hotpeasandbutta2025-01-072h 03
Black History YearThe Black History of The DJ with Skeme RichardsDJs have always played an integral role in Black culture. From the underground clubs of Chicago and Detroit to the block parties of the Bronx, these sonic architects have built spaces that challenge oppression and foster community. So, how do these masters of sound harness this technical, emotional, and intuitive element to create environments for Black expression? Today, we’re diving into the art of space-making through the DJ: how they use music to guide, unite, and liberate us, one beat at a time.And on this episode's ones and twos, we have DJ Skeme Richards, AKA th...2024-12-171h 37
Dust + Dignity PodcastEp. 23 : Skeme Richards (Part 2)Part 2 of 2 from Dr. Campbell's interview with the Nostalgia King, Skeme Richards for our Champions of the Culture: Modern Advocates Preserving Black Music special season. When you think of Philadelphia’s rich history of musical contributions, you instantly notice that it is also a city known for birthing some of the greatest internationally known DJ’s who are masters of their crafts. One such person who has deep roots and connections to the City of Brotherly Love is Skeme Richards. What started as a hobby in th...2024-02-1755 min
Dust + Dignity PodcastEp. 22 : Skeme Richards (Part 1)Part 1 of 2 from Dr. Campbell's interview with the Nostalgia King, Skeme Richards for our Champions of the Culture: Modern Advocates Preserving Black Music special season. When you think of Philadelphia’s rich history of musical contributions, you instantly notice that it is also a city known for birthing some of the greatest internationally known DJ’s who are masters of their crafts. One such person who has deep roots and connections to the City of Brotherly Love is Skeme Richards. What started as a hobby in th...2024-02-1757 min
The Knowledge DropThe Knowledge Drop Podcast #1: Skeme RichardsDj Skeme Richards is the man when it comes to break dj's, period. Skeme Richards from Philadelphia is known within a large circle of Funk & Soul aficionado’s, DJ’s, vinyl heavyweight collectors, artists and record labels and has toured playing 7” vinyl during some of the most unique and successful nights across the globe with his Butta 45’s party which began in 2009. The “Nostalgia King” of the Flow Mo Crew has built his brand as a “tastemaker” of sorts and continues to “make and break” records in the same fashion that many of the great DJ’s in the past. In thi...2023-01-1337 min
Live at dublab RadioXimeno 10 - Malik and the Freqtones live performanceXimeno Records 10 Year Anniversary Broadcastaired- August 6th 2021 on dublab.com-featuringDJ'sStretch Armstrong Koco aka ShimokitaNatasha Diggs T-KayBoogie Blind Small ChangeSkeme Richards FreskoJah Jonny Loopy LexaEstaban La Groue TropicazaSkinny Pablo Mo ManleyLive Performances by:The Overlines Malik & the FreqtonesProduced by- Danny Holloway & Jud Nestersongs mixed by- Mario CThis set by Malik and the Freqtones has all the flavor needed to get the place moving
2021-10-0710 min
Beyond the Dance FloorSkeme Richards (NOSTALGIA KING/BUTTA 45s)Today we talk with the Nostalgia King aka DJ Skeme Richards out of Philidelphia, USA. A world renown DJ, music lover, vintage toys collector, burgers and beer connoisseur, Skeme's has his hands into a lot of different areas and that's one of the things that makes him so interesting. A purveyor of music, art and culture, Skeme was one of the people that really helped promote understanding history and where things come from. With breaking and hip hop, that meant parties and we get into all of that and more. We talk about Philly history and its deep roots in h...2021-07-121h 21
The Creative Shift with Dan Blank"I would buy records with my lunch money." My Interview with DJ Skeme RichardsSkeme Richards has not only found a way to grow his creativity and audience, but fill his life with what inspires him. As a DJ and collector, he has found a way to infuse everything part of his life with the art, culture, and people he appreciates most. We discuss why he chose to not make his creative passion his day job, how his work as a DJ grew globally over the years, and how he has embraced the web to fill his life with like-minded people and share his music in new ways.2021-03-1157 min
Inside The CypherEpisode #17 : Pionneering from Brooklyn to Japan with Brooklyn Terry.Dancer, DJ Event Organizer/Promoter, Public Speaker, Commentator. Terry Wright aka "Brooklyn Terry" was born and raised in Brooklyn NYC. Growing and living with the childhood stages and the golden era of hip hop at his doorstep he took in all of the sights and sounds and vibes. At the early age of 15 He began Clubbing and giving back to the culture through Dance.
He became one of the most well known dancers in the clubs during the Golden era of hip hop and House in NYC. He is the youngest member of the Crew #EliteForceCrew...2021-03-0140 min
Baseball Happenings PodcastBaseball Happenings Podcast | DJ Skeme Richards On Adding Breakdancing To The 2024 Olympics With the announcement that breakdancing will be an official event in the 2024 Olympics, we sat down with world renown Rocksteady Crew DJ, Skeme Richards to discuss how the news will affect the tightly knit community. As one of the foremost experts on the musical backbone of breakdancing culture, Richards is in high demand to spin at breaking events and competition across the globe. He offers his insight on what the greater public can expect during the Olympics, and why he hopes the IOC will consult with those deep rooted in the artform to preserve its cu...2020-12-1300 min
Fresh Is The WordEpisode #232: Skeme Richards – Rock Steady Crew, Global DJ, Cultural Ambassador, Foodie and Pop Culture Preserver, Purveyor of Rare Gems, and Runs the Website Nostalgia KingThe guest for this episode is global DJ, cultural ambassador, foodie and pop culture preserver, and Rock Steady Crew member, Skeme Richards, and you can read and listen to all his experiences online at his Nostalgia King website. He recently dropped a new vinyl only (NO DIGITAL) 7″ for “Rock Latin Steady” b/w “Bimbo To The Beat” via RBMBoots that sold out quickly.
During our conversation, we talked about all his experiences traveling the world as a DJ and the types of relationships he has been able to form. We also talk about what it means to be a DJ du...2020-10-161h 35
Souls of Hip HopDJ Skeme RichardsIn the 8th episode we talk to DJ Skeme Richards aka the Nostalgia King. Skeme is a global DJ, cultural ambassador, foodie, and pop culture preserver from Philadelphia. We chat about growing up in Philly, Blaxploitation films, the passion of collecting, the impact of black culture, the key to successful entrepreneurship, finding the best burgers and beers, and much more. You can find Skeme at:www.nostalgiaking.com/ www.instagram.com/skemerichards/ www.facebook.com/DJSkemeRichardsOfficial/ www.twitter.com/hotpeasandbutta Support the show2020-09-221h 05
Bedroom Beethovens079: Skeme RichardsAnother week has passed and here we are in the same situation as the previous as well as what seems to be the foreseeable future. Many of us are coping, others are struggling with not being able to live their social lives that they are accustomed to but we’re all in the same boat in trying to survive. DJ, Producer, burger connoisseur and a collector of all things fresh, Skeme Richards started DJing in 1981. He stops by the podcast to drop knowledge on Philly, the Second City of Hip Hop... and how he is coping with staying inside with th...2020-07-2944 min
Micheaux MissionShaft (1971) @ World Cafe LiveThe Micheaux Mission celebrate their 200th episode with a special live presentation at Philadelphia's World Cafe Live with DJ Skeme Richards setting the mood for their review of 1971's SHAFT starring Richard Roundtree and directed by Gordon Parks. ***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Si...2020-04-081h 12
Mega Late ShowMLS073: "The Nostalgia King" ft. Skeme Richards Skeme Richards is one of Phillys greatest sons!Amongst a million other things, he is a member of the legendary Rock Steady Crew, a global DJ, cultural ambassador, burger connoisseur, and preserver of culture. Having started Djing in the earliest days of "hip-hop," Skeme, has nearly 40 years of experiences and observations as an active participant. Known as the "Nostalgia King," hes taken note of the dynamic shifts and changes within emceeing, djing, graffiti, and breaking; as well as their relationships to various subcultures through the lense of a life long Philadelphia resident that is still r...2019-05-042h 30
Tokyo Mega Late ShowMLS #073: "The Nostalgia King" Skeme RichardsSkeme Richards is one of Phillys greatest sons!
Amongst a million other things, he is a member of the legendary Rock Steady Crew, a global DJ, cultural ambassador, burger connoisseur, and preserver of culture. Having started Djing in the earliest days of "hip-hop," Skeme, has nearly 40 years of experiences and observations as an active participant. Known as the "Nostalgia King," hes taken note of the dynamic shifts and changes within emceeing, djing, graffiti, and breaking; as well as their relationships to various subcultures through the lense of a life long Philadelphia resident that is still rocking parties around the world.
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The Weird Is The New Black ShowEpisode 18: King Of Nostalgia w/ DJ Skeme RichardsThis episode features Philly’s own DJ Skeme Richards, music connoisseur, globetrotter and an all around legend. We discuss Philly nightlife, what style really is, Memories of the Tunnel, clubbing in New York, where to find Gucci kicks in the 80s, early days of Philly Hip-Hop ,the importance of rocking the party, and most importantly what makes Skeme the Nostalgia King.2018-02-201h 37
Black Tribbles298 - The HIP HOP SummitRandy aka R-SON The Voice of Reason welcomes international DJ SKEME RICHARDS, the Career Crooks ZILLA ROCCA & SMALL PROFESSOR, mixologing socialite SUMMER WILLOW, music reviewer TOYA HAYNES, Micheaux Mission's VINCE WILLIAMS, DAN DINKINS of the Starting 5 Podcast, DefCon Jive's CANNON and JOHN & JOSH of Serious Rap Sh!t to talk about Kid n Play v Nice and Smooth, the loss art of creating an album, Google, the birth of hip-hop and so so much more!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message2017-08-182h 01.jpg)
CRATERYCRATERY 70: Skeme RichardsSkeme Richards once told me that he’s not afraid of a real job.
He’s not afraid of rolling up his sleeves and departing the DJ life that takes to him places like Germany, Switzerland, Amsterdam and Tokyo year round.
He wouldn’t be upset about not being able to shop in all the best record stores around the world.
And he wouldn’t shed a tear over losing his frequent flyer miles.
Because as much as he loves DJ’ing, he loves his creative freedom much more.
That’s why...2014-10-3100 minMP3CRATERY 70: Skeme RichardsSkeme Richards once told me that he’s not afraid of a real job.
He’s not afraid of rolling up his sleeves and departing the DJ life that takes to him places like Germany, Switzerland, Amsterdam and Tokyo year round.
He wouldn’t be upset about not being able to shop in all the best record stores around the world.
And he wouldn’t shed a tear over losing his frequent flyer miles.
Because as much as he loves DJ’ing, he loves his creative freedom much more.
That’s why...2014-10-3100 min
The $2 Dollar Soul Show!DJ Skeme Richards - Feel Good (Summer House Mix 2013)Debut of a new series of "Feel Good" mixes for the Summer time spanning across various genres. This first installment is strictly House music.
Enjoy2013-05-0254 min
The $2 Dollar Soul Show!DJ Skeme Richards Presents: Cope2 UndisputedThis was a limited edition CD that I did back in 2009 for the 40th Birthday of Legendary writer Cope 2 KD and for his gallery event "Undisputed". I handpicked the selection because I felt each one represented what Cope was all about, his vibe, energy, hunger, attitude and flavor. Strictly Hip Hop banger joints on here.2012-11-3056 min
The $2 Dollar Soul Show!Behind The Red DoorA new monthly mix series that I will be doing at www.hotpeasandbutta.com but will later post here on podomatic. Be sure to check this series out each and every month.
Follow me on Twitter @hotpeasandbutta
For Bookings: booking@djskemerichards.com
Enjoy!2012-05-0133 min
The $2 Dollar Soul Show!The Sound of Film Vol. 5 (Hot Peas and Butta) - Schifrin & Budd Play ShawHot Peas & Butta is back with another installment to the Sound of Film series with the current being dedicated to the classic 42nd Street Shaw Brothers Kung Fu films and two of the greatest composers of all time, Lalo Schifrin and Roy Budd, for this cinematic adventure titled Schifrin & Budd Play Shaw. In true Hot Peas and Butta fashion, Skeme Richards reworks dialog from some of his favorite flix and rearranges them to his favorite film scores which gives it a totally new feel from both angles.
Sit back, relax, grab your popcorn and enjoy this adventure.
www.hotpeasandbutta...2012-02-0227 min
The $2 Dollar Soul Show!The $2 Soul Show "We Got The Jazz" EpisodeI've been wanting to do a really fresh Fall Sunday morning Jazz mix filled with crazy horns, breaks, samples and other Jazzy goodness for a while now. Since it's my birthday weekend I figured that I would wake up extra early while the morning birds were still chirping and before the rush hour traffic started clogging up the morning nature sounds.
Thank you for the continued support and please pass these mixes along to other who would enjoy them as much as you!
Enjoy
DJ Skeme Richards
Hot Peas and Butta2011-10-0144 min
The $2 Dollar Soul Show!Hot Peas and Butta Minneapolis MixHere's is the live Hot Peas and Butta mix from Minneapolis. MPLS is really a party town as you can tell by the various genres that we were dropping, everything from Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Classics and more were thrown in the mix. DJ's on deck for the night was Supreme La Rock, King Otto, Skeme Richards and then Mike 2600. Looking forward to hitting up the Twin Cities again in the near future.
Enjoy!2011-05-231h 23
The $2 Dollar Soul Show!Hot Peas and Butta x Cosmo Baker Live James Brown MixRecorded live from the Hot Peas and Butta 8th Wonder James Brown Tribute Party January 2011 in NYC.2011-05-0359 min
The $2 Dollar Soul Show!Hot Peas and Butta Euro 2011 MixThis Wednesday I'll be heading out to Europe for the "International Men of 45's" Hot Peas and Butta Winter 2011 Tour. I'll be rocking locations throughout Germany and Switzerland with a slew of other funk 45 slingers. Since we're going international I've decided to put together a short mix in the same vein as our "Sound of Film" series but this one focusing on Soundtracks, library and international sounds.
Be sure to check the dates and keep up to date with whats going on at www.hotpeasandbutta.com
Enjoy!2011-02-0128 min