Cassie OPIA mcduffie

beatmaking / performance / dj mixing / music industry advisor

Cassieopia is a self-described musical anarchist, DJ, and producer based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Known for her bold, genre-defying sound, she has built a strong reputation across the Twin Cities music scene. Her talent and dedication have earned her opportunities to perform and share her original music on legendary stages including 7th Street Entry, Amsterdam Bar and Hall, Honey Night Club, The Turf Club, Icehouse, and more.

As a dedicated community advocate, Cassieopia hosts her own radio show, Married to The Music, on WFNU 94.1 LP FM in Frogtown, St. Paul. Her show reflects her commitment to giving a platform to diverse voices and supporting local talent. Her eclectic DJ style is shaped by her diverse clientele, seamlessly blending R&B, mainstream and underground hip-hop, soul, gospel, and trap music.

In 2017, she joined the lineup of celebrated artists such as Lauryn Hill, Pete Rock, Mac Miller, Pusha T, Talib Kweli, Brother Ali, and Atmosphere at the Midwest’s largest music event, the Soundset Music Festival. Cassieopia’s performances are more than entertainment—they are spaces where underrepresented stories can be heard, fostering connection and understanding through music.

Qualifications

Cassieopia brings years of experience as a professional DJ and producer with a proven track record of performing at renowned venues throughout the Twin Cities. She has curated and delivered dynamic live sets that showcase a mastery of genre blending across R&B, hip-hop, soul, gospel, and trap.

Her skills extend to radio broadcasting, as host and producer of Married to The Music, where she elevates local talent and amplifies underrepresented voices. She is experienced in event production and artist collaboration, with a career highlight performing at the Soundset Music Festival alongside major national and international acts.

Cassieopia is dedicated to community advocacy through music, using her platform to share authentic stories and connect audiences to new perspectives. Her versatile, inclusive approach to music selection and production reflects her commitment to fostering meaningful cultural dialogue.

Focus Areas

  • beat making

  • performance training and critique

  • music industry preparedness

skills

  • beat making

  •  podcasting

  • radio hosting

  • song writing

  • dj mixing

  • organizing and community engagement

  • logic pro x proficient

Teaching / Performance experience

  • music specialist for In Progress

  • nationally recognized performer and music artist

  • professional podcasting efforts for Minnesota based radio

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