FAC ART CENTER AFTER HOURS is a weekend festival offering a lineup of performances featuring local musicians, theater groups, poets, and performers April 7th – 10th, 2022.

Artists Dajohn and Demetrius performed an acoustic live set at the After Hours Tiny Desk. With drummer Brandon Butts from the iconic Milton J. band alongside both artists, each rapper had an electrifying bass line added to their catalogue.

DaJohn

The young phenomenon known as, DaJohn, is the physical embodiment of versatility. Growing up a military brat who was exposed to different cultures, genres, and sounds all influenced his artistry before he even knew what being an artist was. His first song and performance were both at the age of 7 years old. Currently residing in Frederick, Maryland, now 23, after living in places such as California, Florida, and even Japan, DaJohn is looking forward to relocating in Los Angeles and transforming his dreams into a reality. DaJohn’s released 100+ songs to date, including 3 projects, most notably, Very Rare, Hearts Everywhere Relate, and several singles with over half a million streams globally. We have yet to see all that he has to curate with his lyrical ability, creating vivid imagery, his unique ear for musicality, and extraordinary creative vision. Venturing onto a new acoustic sound, DaJohn continues to redefine himself and is a force to be reckoned here for the long run.

Demetrius is a rap artist from the west side of Frederick, route 40. Making his music debut in 2020 with the EP, Rolling Potomac, Demetrius has established a groundbreaking start. Owner of Golden Mile Studios, he believes in cultural and artistic identity. While always in support of the art collective, the rapper’s undeniable individualistic sound is one that separates him from the pack and reverberates throughout the city.

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