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Ahead of his upcoming release "I'm Here But I'm Not," OKnice stops in to discuss the project with Derek. With between his personal philosophy of what makes good music and performing with a live drummer, the St. Paul MC explains the making of the album as well as the dark points of inspiration. All this and more so let it roar! @okniceraps "I'm Here But I'm Not" will be available on all streaming platforms on Thursday, 9/27.

Ahead of their show at The Pourhouse in Dinkytown, Derek put in a call to Detroit MC Elzhi & Jamla Records producer, Khrysis to discuss their new group Jericho Jackson, Elzhi writing with synesthesia, Khrysis' relationship to being on the mic vs. the boards & more. Check them out their album & experience it live on Sunday, July 22 with Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Bronze Nazareth, Dumb Luck, 60 East, Christopher Michael Jensen, Niles, Juice Lord, DJ Forecast & Seiler as he celebrates the release of his new project "Hay Day." https://www.facebook.com/events/478268219272500/ Includes the songs "Self Made" & "Thank You" from their album Jericho Jackson.

Ahead of his album release party, Derek sat down to talk to Minneapolis MC Illab about his new project, "All I'll Leave Is Photographs." Touching on the importance of photographs, political angst, battling & more, find out what to expect at Mortimers Bar on Thursday, June 21st as he will be joined by Haphduzn, Po'Etikit, DJ Frank Castle, DJ SLZY B, Moonlight Grammar & some surprise guests. https://www.facebook.com/events/228948054531530/ Check out the album here & see you there! https://soundcloud.com/illabo-rustbucket/sets/all-ill-leave-is-photographs Featuring the songs "48 Straight" & "Never Be Perfect"

Before you venture to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Derek & Justus are here to help you find out all that's going round the TC with a special Soundset 2018 preview. With sonic selections from Last of The Record Buyers producers, they sit down with local performers Prof, Jayso Creative & O.G. Grip about what it means for the scene to take part in the iconic festival. Get your tickets & the latest updates via the Soundset App or online at https://soundsetfestival.com/.

Ahead of their release party, Scoundrel Spence, GeNreal & GP Jacob sit down with Justus & Derek to discuss their new album, "The Benefits." With topics ranging from their origins, differences between urban & rural life as well as the importance of being an artist, this is sure to be a beneficial use of your time. Be sure to stop out to The Benefits Album Release Party on Saturday, April 14th at 331 Club in NE Minneapolis. Hosted by GP Jacobs & special guest The Lioness. Free Entry and doors at 10pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/169072370544867/ @off_10 @GeNreal-1

Ahead of his benefit show, Christopher Michael Jensen stops by the studio to discuss the theme behind Artists For Eating Disorder Recovery on Friday, February 16th at the Nomad World Pub. With half the proceeds going towards the Joy Project. https://www.facebook.com/events/370528503373423/

This week, Minneapolis MC/Producer Pharoah sits down with Derek to discuss everything from his new project "Stars In The Sky," the effects of McNally Smith's sudden closure, his creative process & how he ended up literally playing with fire. All this & more on Lakeviews. Be sure to check out Pharoah's new project "Stars In The Sky" out now!!! https://soundcloud.com/loveofpharaoh/sets/stars-in-the-sky https://twitter.com/LoveOfPharaoh

As Justus continues to evade the law, Derek is joined with special guest host Rich Garvey to talk about his new album "Onyx Gemstone," 2017 highlights and the existence of UFOs. In doing so, Derek dials up Milwaukee's Simon Mustafa to talk about his project "Above It All" before he takes over the Kitty Kat Club on January 2nd. And don't check your watch cause they throw it back to the lost interview with Frankie Bash to explore the magic behind his album "Timelapse" and what's on the horizon for the St. Paul producer/MC. Much like the contributions of Revel Stoke, this episode is sure to go down smooth. Songs include: Rich Garvey & Ackryte "Better Than I've Ever Been ft. Why Khaliq" Rich Garvey & Ackryte "Gorgeous ft. AbhiNav" Simon Mustafa "Intro/Time to Reflect" Siimon Mustafa "Nights Like This" Frankie Bash "Vows" Frankie Bash "Nostalgia ft. Project Pat" Rich Garvey & Ackryte "Raindrops"

This week Derek and Justus sit down with Miles Graves to chat about MinneapolUS his latest project. The project encompasses Miles' passion for the craft, as well as his love for Minneapolis. All of which are explored during the conversation plus a lot more.

This week, Justus and Derek veer the flaming weekly wreckage of statewide pride into your ears with the latest bangers and insightful conversation. Joined by QT? of LikeMinds, he discusses his album "FFM," Happiness On Pursuit Festival and favourite party moments ahead of his Release Party on Saturday, October 21st at Public Functionary. Then Mill City Collective's own Reed Benjamin KOB sits down to discuss how fatherhood has influenced him as an MC, his long awaited project "Reed Benjamin's Greed Pendulum" as well as what's in store for his set at Bars & Brews on Thursday, October 19th at Dayblock Brewery. Plus talking about the NBA, the #MeToo campaign and Minne-mixes; Lakeviews is the talk show to talk about. https://soundcloud.com/likemindsofficial/sets/ffm-by-qt https://soundcloud.com/reedbenjaminn https://www.facebook.com/events/1832564597073022/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22dashboard%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D]%2C%22source%22%3A2%7D https://www.facebook.com/events/1306236066169616/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22bookmarks%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmarks_menu%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D%2C%7B%22surface%22%3A%22dashboard%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D]%2C%22ref%22%3A46%2C%22source%22%3A2%7D

This week, Justus and Derek sit down with Free Lunch Crew's own Yanna Ely to find out how she began rapping, her upcoming album "Beggars Bridge," and her upcoming performance at Day of Dignity on Saturday, October 7th at Masjid An-Nur from 11am-5pm. Plus this week's featured producer, Wyatt Lewis, discussions of the Minnesota Lynx and securing their 4th Championship along with what it means to have a regional sound. All that and some Minne-mixes on this week's Lakeviews. https://soundcloud.com/yanna-ely https://soundcloud.com/wy-tt

This week, Derek and Justus look back on the latest from the Land of the Lakes. With an insightful conversation with Soul Tool's own Toki Wright about what it means to be an artist during the Trump era, how he began producing as Mamadu and preparing for his headlining performance at Day of Dignity on Saturday, October 7th at Masjid Au-Nur in North Minneapolis. Plus Lucien Parker & DJ Mando check in about Lucien's new EP, Metamorphasis, and their Midwest Tour before they stop out at The Garage in Burnsville on Friday, October 6th. Factor in a grip of Minne-mixes and some slickness, then you have this week's Lakeviews! https://soundcloud.com/toki-wright https://soundcloud.com/lucien-parker https://soundcloud.com/djaymando

This week, Justus and Derek look forward to a busy weekend in the Twin Cities. First, Derek sits down with Freeminds Ent's C Free to talk about the perceptions as the underdog, the process behind his new project, Nuthin New and it's Release Show at the Nomad World Pub on Sunday, September 24th. Later, they call up Strange Famous MC/Producer Dope KNife to discuss Hip Hop and politics through the lens of Nineteen Eighty Four, how he got signed and what to expect from his headlining performance on The Rise of Fall: Autumn Showcase at Honey on Sunday, September 24th. Plus Minne-mixes, the movie IT and revisiting the short lived beef between Prof and John Stamos. https://soundcloud.com/caleb-free https://soundcloud.com/dopeknife

This week, Justus & Derek find out what's find out what's good with DJ Adatrak and his monthly showcase, Yo! MNTV Raps at Honey on Tuesday, September 19th as well as the upcoming Beat Battles at Slam Academy. Later, Derek sits down with Fancy & Envy of Illism to recap the Musicology Battle of the Bands at Paisley Park and their latest project, Love & Loyalty. Pepper in some Minne-Mixes & nonsensical show reviews, then you have what it takes to be caught up with the latest from the land of the lakes. https://soundcloud.com/adatrak https://soundcloud.com/illismmusic

This week on the program, Justus and Derek take a look at what's happening throughout the state of Hip Hop. Derek also sits down with ThinkVocally's J Flight to talk about his upcoming show #PluggedIn on Sunday, 9/10 at 7th St Entry as well as how he got his name. And we find out the secrets behind the new project from Nazeem & Spencer Joles' "Years of Obscurity" as well as what to expect at their Release Show at the 7th St Entry on Friday, 9/8. Plus your weekly Minne-Mixes and more so get it on the floor my lord! https://soundcloud.com/thinkvocally https://soundcloud.com/nazeem-spencer-joles https://undocu.berkeley.edu/daca-frequently-asked-questions/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/daca-has-ended-you-are-outraged-heres-what-you-can_us_59ae4bd7e4b0c50640cd619e https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/10/the-first-white-president-ta-nehisi-coates/537909/

This week, Derek sits down with Arvell Genius, GoodKarmaNiles & Hard_R of SPVCE to talk about SPVCEHOUSE 2 at Icehouse on Saturday, September 2nd as well as the progression of the crew. Plus with the weekly show listing and a who's who of the week's latest heat, check it out & find out what everyone's talking about. https://soundcloud.com/thatkid_genius https://soundcloud.com/goodkarmaniles https://soundcloud.com/hard-r https://www.facebook.com/events/268961166930872/?ref=br_rs

This week, Derek and Justus tackle a tumultuous week in the Minnestoa Hip Hop community. Touching on topics such as the murder of Justine Damond (RIP) and celebrity attacks on women, Derek calls up Minneapolis MC Greg Grease to talk about his upcoming Listening Party for his new album "Down So Long" on Saturday, July 22 at Icehouse. Plus a new batch of Minne-mixes and featured beats from ChocVillah's project "Sol. Klips." @GreazyGreg @Chocvillah

After a two week hiatus, Justus & Derek are back to recap a very busy week in Minnesota Hip Hop. Featuring the latest tracks from around the way, Derek calls up the mysterious hit maker Topper Atwood to discuss who he is & what it takes to create some of the boldest bangers in the TC. And Minneapolis Rap God Sean Anonymous stops out the BXL Backyard Studio to discuss his new album, Batman and performing with the legendary Heiroglyphics. Be sure to check out a rare local performance this Sunday as he headlines the DayBlock Block Party. https://www.facebook.com/events/289032904892232/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D @SeanAnonymous @TopperAtwood Featuring music from: Mike The Martyr: Contest Beat Sweetz P: Wrist Motion Remix ft. SKNY Allan Kingdom, Finding Novyon & Drelli: Fever Knucky: Ours Falls: Blossom Avenue Kristoff Krane: Headstone ItsEngineer: No 1 DJ Quincy James: House Party ft. Mike The Martyr, Franz Diego, Sean Anonymous & Aquafresh Shrimpnose: Iridescent Talia Knight: Home Shredders: Cult 45 Greg Grease: Down So Long K.Raydio: Crash King Karnov: SLAP YOUR FACE WITH HEAT, YOU WOKE UP AND SAID YOU TASTE BBQ SAUCE, AND JACKFRUIT- THE KING Lyric Marid: Jaycen T Woods: Drama GainesFM: Smile J.Plaza, Nazeem & Spencer Joles: Surprise MFers Cashinova: The Vision ft. Finding Novyon & J.Plaza Dwynell Roland: Dude ft. Finding Novyon Finding Novyon: Feeling Me Now G.R.A.C.E.Land: Victim Allan Kingdom: Relax ft. Drelli Topper Atwood: Album Coming Soon SoloStarMusic: Pray ft. TheRxmedy Toki Wright: Lose The Path, Find The Way TheRxmedy: Where I Wanna B Bobby Raps: Santa Barbara

Before his long awaited return to the stage, Derek sits down with Soul Tools Entertainment's MC, Freez. Talking about his 3 year hiatus from the mic and his new two part mixtape, "The Offical For Real it's 2 EZ," the Illuminous 3 member details the changes he has seen within the scene as well as what to expect at his return show on Saturday, 7/8 at Amsterdam Bar and Hall. Features the songs "#Manradio" from Freez's Frozen French Fries and "Ghetto Boys" from The Offical For Real it's 2 EZ Part 2 mixtape. https://freezaburna2.bandcamp.com/ hhtps://breaksxlakes.net/freezaburna/

This week we talk with ECID about his new album and his recent departure from the Twin Cities. We talked with him on the night of his homecoming release party at the Triple Rock Justus and Derek also break down all the events going on this week, plus new Minne-mixes including Left Field & Baby Shel, Rich Garvey, Taylor J, Pilot Jonny plus more.