
Prof @ Rock Point- Mandan, ND 3-23-19
2500 Pirates Loop, Mandan, ND 58554
Doors at 8:00PM CDT
Rhymesayer's own Prof, returns to Bismarck for the first time in 5 years!
No artist has emerged from Minnesota this decade and walked his own private catwalk quite
like Prof. After spending the early part of the 2010’s having amassed a strong loyal following,
distributing nearly 200,000 records through his own imprint, Stophouse, his 2013 signing to
Rhymesayers Entertainment helped propel him to the next stage of his career before releasing his
landmark 2015 Rhymesayers debut, Liability. Additionally, his annual self-headlined Prof Outdoors
festival has repeatedly sold out a 4,000+ capacity for years. While there’s been a perception that the
eccentric Minneapolis MC is out-of-control, Prof's undeterred, unwavering commitment to his mission
has revealed the detailed craftsmanship behind the perceived chaos. Today, as his latest album title
states, the newly sophisticated Prof is more accurately referred to as Pookie Baby.
While Prof may be best known for his show-stopping live performances, with this album he
pulls back the curtain, inviting the listener to join him for the most private of moments, all with a sleek
touch of sophistication. As much of a showman as he is a shaman, Pookie Baby was poured out of
the perspective of a man known for wild live shows, whose rigorous touring and performance
schedule led to debilitating injuries. Grounded for months and undergoing multiple surgeries, Prof
returned with a new perspective, and a new pair of gators. This new Pookie Baby persona is all
cleaned up, teeming with unbridled sexuality, and suited with a multitude of styles that run the gamut
from triple-time Chicago drill to emotive, bluesy crooning. Pookie Baby helps clarify where this
passion and the essence of Prof come from, and he’s never been better dressed for it.
As Prof continues to become more refined in crafting songs, Pookie Baby showcases a
spectrum of moods, ranging from infectious absurdity to earnestly introspective. “Focus” highlights
Prof’s well-buttoned dedication to perfectionism behind the anarchy. “No” unflinchingly gives
aggressive self-preservation the anthem it’s always deserved. “Be Around” touches on the most
satisfying comforts of dependability in relationships. “Send Nudes” finds reward in the vulnerable
intimacy present in exposing oneself via text message, when done consensually. Pookie Baby
culminates in the one-two punch of “Minneapolis” and “Eulogy,” with the former asserting his love for
his hometown, while the latter affirms his keen awareness of the ever-present fragility of life and the
specter of mortality.
From cynically skewering the authenticity of artistic statements, as on “I’ve Cooked Crack
Before”, through the heartfelt reminiscence of “Designated Hitter” recounting the place marijuana
holds in his happier memories, to ultimately knowing how he wants to be remembered once he’s left
the world’s stage, Pookie Baby is just as much the crowd-pleasing party animal’s moment of prideful
self-reflection, as it is the blueprint for making the most out of life while navigating the hardships.
Please remember to enjoy Pookie Baby responsibly.
Traveling on Pookie Baby's Spring Break Tour, Prof is bringing special guests:
Mac Irv
Cashinova
&
Willy Wonka
Presented by Jerek Gary Productions & Lucas Conlon Audio
Sponsored by Many Visions
Rock Point
Mandan, ND
March 23rd, 2019
18+
Doors @8
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