DeRay Davis Brings ‘Meme Dreams’ To Life In Latest Music Video
Comedian blends humor, music, and movement in latest Instagram post.
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Actor and comedian DeRay Davis has shared a creative new video performance on Instagram, showcasing what he calls ‘Meme Dreams’ – an original musical piece accompanied by energetic dance moves. In the post captioned ‘enjoy the mind moves.. MEME DREAMS by Me. you’re welcome. You’re All Welcome,’ Davis performs to his own original song titled ‘my own thing.’ The video features Davis executing a series of expressive dance movements while his music plays in the background.
Soopa-creative With A.D.D.
In his caption, Davis makes a playful reference to his initials spelling out ‘A.D.D.’ (Attention Deficit Disorder), suggesting this might influence his creative style. He also identifies himself as part of ‘SoopaBoots,’ which appears to be a creative project or group he’s associated with. The video showcases Davis’ multifaceted talents beyond his well-known comedy and acting work, highlighting his musical abilities and creative expression through movement.
This isn’t the first time Davis has shared his musical talents on social media. In a previous post from the same series, he shared another performance captioned ‘we present.. ADHD’n with passion,’ also featuring his original song ‘my own thing.’ He tagged that post with #soopabootsapproved and #myownthing, further establishing his connection to this creative endeavor.
Upcoming Performances And Tour Dates
Davis has been actively promoting his upcoming comedy tour dates on his Instagram. In recent posts, he announced he’ll be performing at the San Jose Improv this weekend, telling fans, ‘I’m going on stage to this in San Jose this wknd!’ in reference to one of his musical performances. In another post, he wrote, ‘they’re No Shows! but we GOT SHOWS,’ emphasizing his excitement about the upcoming performances. He consistently reminds followers about his San Jose shows, indicating his engagement with fans and enthusiasm for live performances.
Who Is Deray Davis?
For those unfamiliar with DeRay Davis, he is an accomplished American actor and comedian. Born Antoine DeRay Davis in Chicago, Illinois, he has made significant contributions to both stand-up comedy and film throughout his career. Davis began his entertainment journey performing comedy routines in clubs. His breakthrough came after winning the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition, which led to appearances on programs like ‘ComicView’ and ‘Def Comedy Jam.’
His film credits include roles in prominent productions such as ‘Barbershop,’ ‘Barbershop 2: Back in Business,’ ‘Johnson Family Vacation,’ ‘Semi-Pro,’ ’21 Jump Street,’ and ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation.’ He’s also done voice acting for video games including ‘Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas’ and ‘Grand Theft Auto V.’ In television, Davis has appeared in shows like ‘Empire,’ ‘Snowfall,’ and hosted ‘Hip Hop Squares’ on VH1. His comedy specials include ‘DeRay Davis: Power Play’ on Showtime and ‘DeRay Davis: How to Act Black’ on Netflix.
Davis’ content frequently blends humor with music and performance, as evidenced by posts like the recent “Meme Dreams” video. His versatility as an entertainer is clear as he moves between stand-up comedy, acting, music, and these creative social media performances.
As Davis continues to tour with his comedy shows and explore creative outlets like his ‘SoopaBoots’ project and original music, fans can look forward to more of his unique blend of humor and artistic expression both on stage and online.
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