Rhythm & Rhyme Open Mic (Odenton)

Calling spoken word artists, musicians, comedians and more! We invite you to come out and share your creative talent! Join us for another evening of creative energy through spoken word, music, dance, storytelling and other creative arts. We welcome back familiar voices and make room for some stepping to the mic for the very first time. This month, our night is hosted by Chekesha, a local poet, spoken word artist and author of several books. She has performed at various open mics venues in the DMV and has been featured at Rhythm & Rhyme. Our feature is the dynamic Khi Söze. This young talent comes with spoken word to make you think ... and think again. He is also a local rapper with a few projects released (self titled EP “Khi Söze” and “From the Concrete”) and collaborations with other local artists). His YouTube channel, Khi Söze, has over 87,000 subscribers so check it out as well (we trying to hit 100K subscribers family!) Powered by EnnLew Management Group, Rhythm & Rhyme is an open mic set that is held at Chael The Transformation Space in Odenton, MD. Chael provides an intimate and safe setting for performers and guests so seating and performance slots are limited. Doors Open at 6:30pm – Delicious bites and refreshing drinks available for purchase | Show starts promptly at 7:00pm Cost: General Admission Cover: $20 | Performing Artists: $15 | Tickets for both are an additional $5.00 at the door (until max capacity reached) | This is a non-refundable event. Waiver: By attending or performing at this event, you are consenting to allow the use of photos or videos for future promotional purposes. -------- Khi Söze Mekhi Downs aka Khi Söze started rapping before age 5 and started recording around 12-13 years old. He grew up listening to all genres and artists, his favorites ranging from singers and musicians from R&B, rock, girl/boy groups, producers, rappers and the like. Whitney Houston is an all time favorite. Since 2018, a few projects have been released such as self titled EP “Khi Söze”, “From the Concrete”, and other collaborations with artists from the local community. He attended local schools, graduating from Old Mill High School & Bowie State University (Dec 2023). Mostly trying to post reflective, restoring or refreshing post on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube plus other platforms via the internet, he began doing Open Mic and Spoken Word performances at Busboys and Poets, The Poetry Party and Rhythm and Rhyme. He started a YouTube channel on January 11, 2019 and as of October 7th, 2026 the channel has amassed over 87,000 subscribers, officially monetized on October 1st. His goal is to reach reach 100,000 subscribers milestone by the end of the year to win a YouTube award! ____________ Chael The Transformation Space - 8379 Piney Orchard Parkway, Suite F, Odenton, MD 21113. Parking Instructions/Landmarks: Entrance to parking lot is across from Walgreens; bear left upon entering parking lot (look for nail salon), drive over one speed bump and park in open parking lot by the red awning (with 8379 on it) | Once parked, enter through glass double doors under red awning and proceed down hall to Suite F. This is a non-refundable event.