INDOOR SHOW
$20 ADVANCE / $25 DOORS
9PM DOORS / 10PM-1:30AM SHOWTIME
21+
Mike Dreams:
Mike Dreams CAREPHREE Album Release Show
With performances by: Ashley DuBose, EssJay TheAfrocentricRatchet, Christina Sophia
Sounds by Cassieopia
Hosted by Teflon Don
American Hip-Hop Artist and veteran Twin Cities scene performer, Mike Dreams returns with the release of his 6th independent studio album, "CAREPHREE", with performances by the nationally acclaimed, ever-eccentric American R&B/Soul singer/songwriter, Ashley DuBose, the Black and Free feminist rap stylings of Essjay TheAfrocentricRatchet and 90s Revival R&B sounds of Christina Sophia. Sounds by Cassieopia. Hosted by Memphis-born entertainer, Teflon Don.
Mike Dreams, born Michael Alexander Hannah, is an American Hip-Hop Artist, Songwriter and Record Producer from Minneapolis, MN.
Since 2007, Dreams has released music independently. He gained national acclaim with online publications such as NahRight, 2DopeBoyz and DJBOOTH.NET. In 2010, Dreams performed at the Soundset Festival; one of the largest outdoor Hip-Hop Festivals in the Midwest, powered by Rhymesayers Entertainment, along with the likes of indie and commercial acts, including Atmosphere, Wiz Khalifa, Method Man and Redman. Dreams has been the opening act for nationally known artists including Naughty By Nature, Yelawolf, Alex Wiley, Zion I, Eyedea & Abilities and One.Be.Lo. Mike Dreams was featured on the STARZ Network Hit Television series, “POWER”, executive produced by 50 Cent. and “P VALLEY”. His music can also be heard on “NBA on TNT”, MTV hit series shows such as “Jersey Shore”, “Floribama Shore”, “A Double Shot At Love”, Siesta Keys,, VH1’s “T.I and Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle”, CNN’s “This Is Life”, BET’s “Hustle in Brooklyn”, ABC’s “20/20” and more! Music from Mike Dreams is available on every major streaming platform and online retailer worldwide.
Ashley DuBose:
Ashley DuBose is probably most widely known for her hit single, "Intoxicated", and for her participation in Season 5 of NBC’s The Voice. Ashley began singing and writing music at the age of 10 years old. The desire to be a recording artist and performer grew from watching pop artists like Britney Spears, Destiny’s Child, and Aaliyah perform on television. Ashley’s first performance was in the sixth grade when she performed in her school’s talent show. Encouraged early on by her mother to sing for family, friends and strangers alike, Ashley would go on to perform at various national league sporting events, concerts, open mic events, colleges, schools, weddings, talent shows and corporate and non-profit galas. In May 2012, Ashley released her first independent full length project, titled Somethin’ More. The album was created while Ashley juggled college and parenting her then two year old daughter. Released just a day before graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics, Somethin’ More was a culmination of Ashley’s life experiences over the four years leading up to its creation – hope, discouragement, love, betrayal, faith, and the desire to achieve what she believes is a greater calling on her life. The unplugged acoustic version of Somethin’ More was released in the following year, catering to the listeners that enjoy a more stripped down approach to the album’s originals. In 2013, Ashley auditioned for NBC’s The Voice. Her blind audition compelled all four celebrity coaches to turn their chairs and vie for her to be on their team. Ashley chose Team Adam and went on to become a top 32 contestant on the show. After her participation on theThe Voice, Ashley returned home to begin working on her second body of work which would later be known as Be You. Ashley released Be You in March of 2015. In 2014, Ashley was chosen “Best Vocalist (Female)” by one of the most respected news and entertainment sources in her hometown, City Pages, for their annual Best of the Twin Cities magazine issue.
EssJay TheAfrocentricRatchet:
EssJay TheAfrocentricRatchet is a rapping, singing, twerking revolutionary seeking to bless the world through unapologetic blackness and fearless girl. Her debut EP, "YODY" was released in 2019.
Christina Sophia:
Christina Sophia is an R&B singer / songwriter from Minneapolis, MN. Influenced by the R&B, Soul, Pop, and Hip-Hop genres, she has been recording & performing on the Twin Cities scene since her middle school years. After, she was discovered by & had a stint with Megatropolis Records, as well as becoming a part of the Whyso hip-hop collective. Next, she broke out solo to release her R&B extended play Self-Entitled in 2014. Gearing up for her full length debut, No Restrictions: The Mixtape hit the public in 2019. Her album Your Love was released on February 26, 2021. She is represented by ILL COUNTY Management.
Teflon Don (Host):
Cassieopia (DJ):
