This week Derek and Justus are joined By Spencer Wirth-Davis and Ryan Kopperud. Spencer produces under the name Big Cats and Ryan used to be known as Homeless. Together, they have a new podcast called the What If Podcast?

During the show, we feature new music and upcoming events and talk about 'What Ifs' with Ryan and Spencer.

check their podcast at whatifpodcast.com

KVSC's Urban Invasion featured South Minneapolis MCs DNA where Axel Foley & Darq Matter get into the backstory behind their self titled debut, the "Yee!" movement and perform their song, "Pool Sharks" live on-air.

http://breaksxlakes.net/urban-invasion-playlist-33017/

This week, Justus and Derek venture outside to enjoy the weather and the music. We also spoke with Minneapolis MC Yare discussing his latest project, FrustrationOVERload as well as his album release show on 3/30 at Honey. And Baby Shel calls in to talk about his first headlining show of 2017 at the Nomad on 4/1, organizing an adult basketball program and his experience with the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Manor. All this and more in this week's Lakeviews.

As part of March's fourth week episode of Lakeviews, Derek calls up Rez Rap's reigning rhymer, Baby Shel to find out his first headlining show of 2017, organizing an adult basketball program in the Red Lake Reservation and the Texas Chainsaw Manor. Plus an update on new music and more. And make sure to check out his show at the Nomad on 4/1.

As part of the fourth week of March edition of LakeViews, Derek spoke with Minneapolis MC Yare at Purple City Studios to discuss his 4th project, FrustrationOVERload, the drive behind the movement and how he merged skateboarding with music. Be sure to stop out to Honey on 3/30 for his FrustrationOVERload Release Party too.

Three interviews plus a grip load of new music this week on Lakeviews! Coming to you every Thursday from now on! www.breaksxlakes.net

Derek and Justus take the filter off and share new music, events plus interviews with StiLoReel and Pilot Johnny plus a little bit of nonsense.

Full show notes: http://breaksxlakes.net/?p=2338&preview=true

This week we break down new music from Brother Ali, Muja Messiah, Travis Gorman, CRAM, Bobby Raps, J.Plaza, Nazeem and Spencer Joles, Mulloy England. Plus talk of shows including the Soundset lineup! Plus interviews with Proper-T, Litestyle Observer, Mic QA, Cashinova, and Prince Po!

full notes at breaksxlakes.net

Derek sits down with emerging MC, Student 1 to discuss the creative process behind his new EP, Dichotomy & his upcoming release show at the Minneapolis Music Hall. With a project stacked with stellar production & features, Student 1 proves that class is in session so take note. Check out Dichotomy in full below & grab your tickets to the release show on Friday, February 24th!

https://soundcloud.com/coines/sets/student-1-dichotomy

https://us.eventbu.com/minneapolis/student-1-dichotomy-release-party-at-music-hall/1055289

Photo captured by Zach Rivera

Derek spoke with St. Paul's own DJ D-Mil to talk about the 5th Annual Hip Hop 4 Autism show at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall this Sunday as well as his time with GO 95.3 FM with Mr. Peter Parker.

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http://www.amsterdambarandhall.com/events/hip-hop-4-autism/