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Jay Post & Jimmi Gordon, Southside Chicago natives, first connected in high school through their shared love for poetry at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep. Jimmi, a multi-instrumentalist, and Jay, a poet from a young age, formed the duo OutPastMidnight in 2019. Before rapping, they made a name for themselves in the poetry scene, winning the Louder Than a Bomb competition. Their music blends experimental themes with rap, breaking boundaries and drawing from diverse influences.
Since their debut, they’ve performed at venues like Gman Tavern and Reggies Rock Club, and worked with organizations such as Social Works and the John Walt Foundation. With over 3,500 Spotify listeners and multiple projects under their belt, they’ve earned recognition with features at Lollapalooza and a premiere on HBO Max’s SouthSide. As part of the OPM collective, they’re dedicated to telling stories that resonate with Black and Brown youth, making a lasting impact on concert culture.
The Team.
OutPastMidnight isn’t just a name—it’s a lifestyle. We’re all about bringing the spirit of community to the stage, working late nights to make live shows more accessible for Black and Brown youth in the hoods across America. Whether we’re putting on free events or low-cost shows, we’re here to make sure the culture stays alive, the music stays real, and everyone has a chance to feel the power of live music. We’re not just making noise; we’re creating a movement, one night at a time.
