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Whaddup?!
You know I am going to keep you posted on things popping
in especially Atlanta, and this Kickin’ Up Dust event at the Westside Motor Lounge’s Echo
Room showcasing some of the best DJs in the world—Rich Medina and DJ
Kemit—is this Saturday, April 12th from 7 to midnight. I posted this on Instagram when the
Echo Room first opened and continue to go there whenever I can. All the info is
below straight from the source, including a mix by both DJs for your listening
pleasure! Hey, I look out for my homies, right?
See you Saturday!
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KICKIN' UP
DUST: VINYL-ONLY SHOWCASE FEATURING DJ KEMIT & RICH MEDINA RETURNS TO ECHO
ROOM APRIL 12TH
Special
Record Store Day Edition with Back-To-Back Sets of Rare, All-Vinyl 45s, No
Laptops, No Gimmicks, Just Skill and Soul.
Echo Room to Include Vinyl Pop-Up Shop, Vendors,
Exclusive DJ Kemit Releases, and More
Kickin' Up Dust, DJ Kemit's monthly all-vinyl 45s party, returns to Echo Room on Saturday, April 12 7 to midnight, with a record collector's dream lineup in celebration of Record Store Day. The jazz kissa listening bar nestled at the bottom of the hill on Westside Motor Lounge's complex and meticulously curated by four legendary Atlanta DJs, Kai Alce, Salah Ananse, Mike Zarin, and the Kickin' Up Dust architect- DJ Kemit welcomes world-renowned DJ and producer Rich Medina for a set of rare, all-vinyl 45s, side by side- a not-to-be-missed rare evening of two of the most respected deejays in the world sharing the decks for a night of deep cuts, undeniable grooves, and pure turntable mastery—no laptops, no gimmicks, just skill and soul.
“Kickin Up Dust is a night for the heads, the dancers,
and the music lovers,” says Aishah Rashied Hyman, event series producer. “We
designed Echo Room for this experience—an intimate, sonically rich space where
vinyl reigns supreme. The energy, music, and culture all come alive
here.”
Kickin’ Up Dust, DJ Kemit’s monthly all-vinyl 45s party
has become a staple in Atlanta’s music scene, bringing together collectors,
DJs, and dancers for an immersive experience in analog sound. From rare grooves
to acid jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop B-sides, this event is a masterclass in
curation. “Vinyl 45s force you to be intentional,” says DJ Kemit, creator
of Kickin’ Up Dust. “You’ve got two to four minutes to make an impact before
it’s time to switch records. That keeps you sharp- keeps you creative. And when
you have someone like Rich Medina beside you, the bar is set even higher.”
For two decades, Medina, DJ Kemit, and Hyman have been
pushing creative boundaries together, crafting groundbreaking music and art
installations that blend sound, storytelling, and immersive design. A
platinum-selling producer, poet, and Ivy League lecturer, Medina is
known for his legendary parties, Jump N Funk and Lil’ Ricky’s Rib Shack, as
well as his work with artists like Jill Scott and J Dilla. With over 40,000
records in his collection and four decades behind the decks, he
brings unparalleled knowledge and passion to every set.
In addition to back-to-back vinyl sets by Kemit and
Medina, the Record Store Day edition of Kickin Up Dust will feature a crating
digging vinyl pop-up shop of must-have records, a vendor market
with a curated selection of local artisans and makers featuring one-of-a-kind
handcrafted goods, and exclusive DJ Kemit releases including original
pressings.
For ticket options and additional details, visit www.westsidemotorlounge.com.
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