Soundset 2017– Minneapolis, MN
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Rhymesayers Entertainment and Rose Presents announce the 10th annual Soundset
Festival. The Midwest’s official summer kick-off begins on Sunday, May 28 th 2017 at the
Minnesota State Fairgrounds on the Midway. This year marks the 10 th anniversary of what is
now the largest one-day Hip-Hop festival in the world.
Gates open at 11:00 AM at 1265 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55108. Rain or shine.
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Confirmed artists for Soundset 2017 include:
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Travis Scott, Atmosphere, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Gucci Mane, T.I., Mac Miller, Kevin Gates,
Lil Uzi Vert, Pusha T, Brother Ali, D.R.A.M., Ty Dolla $ign, P.O.S, the stand4rd (Allan
Kingdom, Bobby Raps, Psymun, Spooky Black), Dr. Octagon (Kool Keith and Dan the
Automator), Aminé, Talib Kweli, Denzel Curry, Mod Sun, Pete Rock, Dave East, 070
Shake, Sa-Roc, ZULUZULUU, Invisbl Skratch Piklz (Q Bert, D-Styles, Shortkut), Peanut
Butter Wolf, Stretch and Bobbito, Nazeem & Spencer Joles, Oswin Benjamin, Sophia
Eris, J. Plaza, Monalisa, Horrorshow, Black Liquid, DJ TIIIIIIIIIIP, DJ Fleg, Last Word,
DJ Keezy, Booka B.
Hosted by Sway Calloway, Heather B, JPRATT & CROS One
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Drawing fans from all 50 states and 19 different countries, Soundset found its new home
within the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in 2016, and celebrated its ninth year with over
32,000 music enthusiasts. Now in 2017, as Soundset enters its tenth year, the festival will
continue to expand within its current Twin Cities location. Drawing on the fundamental
elements of Hip-Hop, Soundset hosts an eclectic lineup of 40+ performers, b-boy and b-girl
battles, DJ’s, and live painting exhibitions, as well as a skateboard park with contests, a
custom car show and much more.
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This year, Atmosphere returns to perform at Soundset after completing an extensive
worldwide tour of 78 dates for their 2016 release, Fishing Blues. Travis Scott joins the
festival’s lineup on the heels of his sophomore release, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight and
the success of his single “Goosebumps” featuring Kendrick Lamar. Celebrated icon and 5-
time Grammy award winning Ms. Lauryn Hill brings a very special performance to Soundset
with her full live band. Representing for the South, heavy hitters Gucci Mane, T.I. and Kevin
Gates will all be making their first Soundset appearances. Mac Miller, a Soundset alum,
returns after the success of a U.S. tour and the 2016 release of his fourth studio album, The
Divine Feminine. Philadelphia’s bona fide rockstar, Lil Uzi Vert will be returning to
Minnesota after a busy winter touring in Europe. One of Hip Hop’s most sought after
collaborators and G.O.O.D. Music’s president, Pusha T will be joining the festival stage at
long last. Rhymesayers own, Brother Ali just announced his latest album All The Beauty In
This Whole Life due in stores just before he appears at Soundset. D.R.A.M., riding the wave
of his successful debut, Big Baby D.R.A.M. and its multi-platinum single, “Broccoli” brings his
magnetic personality to the Soundset stage. Los Angeles-based Ty Dolla $ign joins the
lineup with his chart-topping hits blending Hip Hop and R&B, further complementing the
diverse sounds showcased at the festival. Minneapolis-bred rapper and producer P.O.S is
back in action after receiving a kidney transplant. Revitalized, and without skipping a beat, he
released his new album Chill, dummy in January. Saint Paul’s own Allan Kingdom, Bobby
Raps, Psymun & Spooky Black all make a rare appearance together at Soundset as the
stand4rd. Soundset is honored to have revered and prolific artists Kool Keith and Dan The
Automator, performing together as Dr. Octagon. Your favorite producer’s favorite producer,
the legendary Pete Rock will be djing Soundset for the very first time. A few breakout artists
making their Soundset debut are Portland, Oregon’s Aminé, Harlem’s Dave East and New
Jersey native and G.O.O.D Music signee, 070 Shake. As Minnesota natives making their
first Soundset appearance, the positive vibes of Mod Sun will be sure to make the crowd
smile, while the acclaimed six piece, genre-blending musical vanguard ZULUZULUU will
make the Twin Cities proud. The esteemed and multi-talented DJ/MC Sophia Eris, the up-
and-coming J. Plaza, and the mesmerizing duo, Nazeem & Spencer Joles will also
represent for the Twin Cities.
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Back again for his 5th year as the main stage master of ceremonies is radio and television
personality Sway Calloway of SiriusXM Shade 45. Additional stages hosted by Heather B of
SiriusXM, JPRATT and CROS One.
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Soundset Festival boasts a full day of two Main Stages and the Fifth Element stage,
delivering over 40 artists performing over ten hours of diverse Hip-Hop music, plus the
Essential Elements tent featuring the 4th-annual Freestyle Session Minnesota B-Boy/B- Girl
competition. In addition, Ironlak presents this year’s live painting exhibition, bringing some of
the world’s most talented visual artists. Full artist lineup to be announced soon!
Also returning will be the 7 th -annual Skateboard Showdown presented by Familia, the 10 th –
annual Soundset Custom Car Show and the Last of the Record Buyers production
showcase featuring Astronautica, Illingsworth, Linafornia, hosted by Big Quarters.
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, Soundset 2017 is guaranteed to provide a full day
of fun!
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Tickets are currently on sale for th e general public, available online through soundsetfestival.frontgatetickets.com and in store
at Fifth Element (2411 Hennepin Ave S in Minneapolis, MN 55405).
General Admission tickets are $78. VIP tickets also available for $198. (All tickets include
facility fee and parking in the ticket price. Must be 18+ to purchase VIP tickets or enter the
VIP area.)
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