Born Ashland Mines in Miami, Florida, Total Freedom is a DJ, producer, and interdisciplinary artist whose work has transformed the global club scene. Raised between Miami and Los Angeles, Mines came up in creative collectives like Fade to Mind and GHE20G0TH1K, pushing the boundaries of genre through radical DJ sets that blend club, R&B, rap, experimental, and global sounds with a distinct sense of chaos and emotion. Central to the LA underground, their legendary parties and mixes redefined what club music could be, inspiring a generation of DJs and producers to experiment with hybridized, disruptive, and political soundscapes.

Total Freedom is celebrated for a style that is both confrontational and deeply personal, often deploying abrupt edits, unexpected juxtapositions, and a refusal to stay within any single style or tempo. Their collaborations with artists like Kelela, Arca, and Ryan Trecartin have further cemented their influence in contemporary art and music, blurring the lines between dancefloor and gallery space. Throughout their career, Total Freedom has championed queer, Black, and marginalized voices, using nightlife as a site of catharsis, resistance, and community building.

From pitch-black warehouse parties in LA to headlining international art events, Total Freedom’s impact continues to radiate through underground and mainstream culture alike.