DKMTR w/ Lef + Brandon De'Sean + Shani Monet + Watusi + Aaviious + Pack Man Dre
The Pocket Open Mic Hosted by Mufasa Verde
The Pocket
August 23, 2026
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7:00 pm
All Ages
Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM (All ages)
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DKMTR
For Fans of: Lupe Fiasco • Little Simz • Denzel Curry • Mick Jenkins • JPEGMAFIA
DKMTR is a Washington, DC-based rapper, producer, and creative strategist blending conscious hip-hop, Afrofuturism, anime, and cinematic storytelling into an immersive live experience. His music explores identity, resilience, purpose, and transformation through sharp lyricism and genre-bending production.
Lef
FFO: Smino • Isaiah Rashad • Mick Jenkins • Jordan Ward • Steve Lacy
Lef is a DMV artist whose music blends alternative hip-hop, melodic soul, and introspective songwriting into a sound that's both personal and atmospheric. Effortlessly moving between vulnerable reflection and infectious grooves, Lef crafts songs that reward both close listening and repeat plays.
Brandon De'Sean
FFO: J. Cole • Saba • Mick Jenkins • Kendrick Lamar • Smino
Brandon De'Sean is a Washington, DC hip-hop artist known for thoughtful lyricism, soulful production, and authentic storytelling. His performances balance introspection with energy, creating a connection that resonates long after the music ends.
Shani Monet
FFO: Smino • Ari Lennox • Rapsody • Ravyn Lenae • Little Simz
Shani Monet is a DMV singer-songwriter whose sound fuses alternative R&B, neo-soul, and hip-hop influences into emotionally rich, captivating records. With expressive vocals and honest songwriting, she brings warmth, vulnerability, and confidence to every performance.
WATUSI
FFO: Camp Lo • Freestyle Fellowship • Scienz of Life
WATUSI is a Washington, D.C.-area underground hip-hop artist whose music draws from decades of independent rap tradition, esoteric philosophy, and cultural scholarship. Influenced by the teachings of Dr. Malachi Z. York and guided by a self-described extraterrestrial perspective, WATUSI crafts thought-provoking lyricism that explores consciousness, identity, and higher understanding. With uncompromising authenticity and a deep respect for underground hip-hop culture, his live performances deliver lyrical precision, cosmic storytelling, and purpose-driven energy.
AAVIIOUS
FFO: Steve Lacy • Smino • Brent Faiyaz • Blood Orange • Ravyn Lenae
AAVIIOUS is a Washington, D.C.-based hip-hop soul singer, rapper, and songwriter known for blending bold lyricism with a rich, expressive vocal range. Rooted in self-awareness and personal accountability, her music explores introspective themes with fearless honesty, often turning the lens inward with emotional depth. With commanding stage presence and authentic storytelling, AAVIIOUS delivers performances that are both powerful and deeply personal.
Pack Man Dre
FFO: Bryson Tiller • PARTYNEXTDOOR • Toosii • Rod Wave • Fridayy
Pack Man Dre is a melodic trap-soul artist blending smooth R&B vocals with the grit and bounce of modern hip-hop. His music pairs emotionally honest songwriting with infectious hooks and polished delivery.
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