Finally Moving | DJ DX | TEDxYouth@RVA

A New Jersey native turned Richmond artist performs his recent song, “Finally Moving,” using the energy of a small band to cultivate fervent stage presence. Written during a grueling time of scrappy work while living in New York City, DJ DX describes the hopes of following one’s dreams “through the bad and the good and the ups and downs, from ghetto to ghetto” to emphasize the beauty in overcoming adversity. Robert Van Liew, better known as DJ DX, is a Richmond-based, multi-talented musical artist and DJ who provides a one-of-a-kind soulful nostalgic sound. DJ DX’s music hearkens back to the age when beats were produced by spinning and looping sections of records, with classic, authentic scratching, and lyrics focusing on personal experiences. He is supported in this performance by Mike Boyd, Mac Friddell, and David Robinson. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at