Qemist
About
Michael "Qemist" Ivy is a prolific DJ and producer hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, whose sound is redefining regional electronic music.41 He is widely celebrated for his innovative ability to fuse the hyper-kinetic energy of Chicago juke and footwork with the grit, swing, and profound soul of his hometown's musical heritage. Releasing critically acclaimed projects like The New Juke Tape on Moveltraxx, Qemist blurs genre lines alongside legends like DJ Manny. His club-ready tracks are characterized by intricate, rapid-fire percussion, deep sub-bass, and masterful vocal sampling. A regular fixture at forward-thinking events like the dweller festival, Qemist's live sets are a masterclass in high-velocity dance music, proving him to be a crucial innovator pushing the Southern bass and footwork sounds into the global electronic future.11
