Photos | Ducttape Jesus ‘Chester Skate Land Deluxe’ Vinyl Release

by | Mar 10, 2025 | HIP HOP & RAP

This past Saturday, Richmond heavyweight, Ducttape Jesus, took over Gallery5 to celebrate the release of Chester Skate Land Deluxe Vinyl with a night of hypnotic beats and ethereal energy. The event brought together a stacked lineup of local legends, including DJ Harrison, Ohbliv, Nick F, GAWD, and hernbean5150, each delivering intoxicating beat-sets that had the crowd locked and levitated.

In true Richmond fashion, the night became more than just a release party, but a full-on communion of sound, culture, and community.

Emmy nominated film-maker Metta Bastet was there, documenting the night’s verve, straight from the source.


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Metta Bastet

Metta Bastet

Metta Bastet is a Director, Producer, filmmaker, multimedia journalist and film consultant based in Virginia. They have been “nosey for a living” for nearly 20 years with interests in illuminating Virginia’s creative scene, history, African spiritualism and the underrepresented. Bastet’s film "Why This Moment” earned an EMMY® nomination in 2020.




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