Lakeviews

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/

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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.

The Mayor Of MPLS & LongDOE Co-CEO BiG WiZ chops it up with Derek to talk about his two projects, AirMax Muzik & S.A.F.E., as well as what to expect at the Triple Release Party at Honey on Thursday, June 15th at 10pm. Plus chop it up about talking with Redman and his legendary sneaker game. Check it out & go grab both projects here: https://bigwiz.bandcamp.com/

Lakeviews W/ Manchita & Bionik, Prince Carlton, Prizm by Breaks X Lakes

Lakeviews W/ Sophia Eris, DJ Lady Em, Michel B, Nazeem & Spencer Joles, J - Bird, J - Plaza

This week, Justus and Derek look back at the some recent releases as well as get ready for a week's worth of shows. Derek also checks in with Christopher Michael Jensen to talk about his latest album "A New Age" as well as learns more about Ackronem's Summer School residency at Honey every Tuesday in June. With a special Minne-mix and featured producer Chocvillah, you just have to tune in to hear more.

Check out the more from everybody below:

https://soundcloud.com/chocvillah

https://soundcloud.com/christophermichaeljensen/sets/a-new-age

https://soundcloud.com/ackronem

https://soundcloud.com/findingnovyon/nevertoohigh

https://soundcloud.com/mista-maeham/blue-cheese

https://soundcloud.com/juicelawwd/it-aint-hard-to-tell-prod-by-tek

https://soundcloud.com/devonxtravis/no-reply-feat-baby-shel-prod-by-travis-gorman-1

https://soundcloud.com/aym/jessepinkman?in=aym/sets/hues

In this week, Justus and Derek dig into the latest music from the movement as well as set their sights on the upcoming week. Plus we have Trevor Klopp from the "riff-hop" group, Weather Check stopping in to talk about their Saturday show. And long standing city affiliate, Sadistik talks about his new album, Altars. Check it out here and on iTunes.

Like a song that was featured on the podcast? Hear it in its entirely in the weekly playlist: https://soundcloud.com/breaksxlakes/sets/may-week-1

One month away from Soundset and Lakeviews is back with a great episode featuring interviews with K.Raydio and Tek! Derek and Justus also run down some upcoming events and give you Mini-Minne Mixes of new local tracks.

This week we have the legendary Big Quarters to celebrate the re release of their debut Cost of Living, 10 years later. They talk about the album and why they chose a vinyl release, their deep connections to family and community, an old record store named Root Cellar, Last of the Record Buyers, #beatstory , and a lot more!

This week on Lakeviews Derek talks with DJ Babyghost ahead of her show, Phase 1. As well as interviews with the band Cool Pollution right before their EP release show and St. Cloud spitter Profit showcases his skills on Urban Invasion. Throughout Derek and Justus highlight new releases from the week and upcoming events! DAMN.