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  • Blogs

    December 19, 2012

    Best Twin Cities songs 2012: Staff lists

    Okay, so there are a few songs out of the Twin Cities that were completely inescapable in 2012. (Nudge.) But when you're talking about a music community that's blasting in clubs, basements, garages, warehouses, automobiles, record stores, Soundclouds, public radio stations, college radio stations, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2012

    Best Twin Cities albums 2012: Staff lists

    The waterfall of opinion flows s'more today with a collection of the best albums released locally in the Twin Cities in 2012. As opposed to the list that appeared in this week's issue, these are 14 distinct opinions on what was impressive in the past year, and a bunch of links to the related stories ... More >>

  • Music

    December 12, 2012

    Best Minnesota albums of 2012

    From Big Cats to Chastity Brown, local gems showcased their talents

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2012

    Picked to Click 2012: #10. Audio Perm

    #10. Audio Perm: 32 points"We haven't done one photo shoot where every member has been in it," says Audio Perm rapper 80H20 with a laugh. That's because the AP crew, which has risen to prominence putting in work and a fresh approach to the Twin Cities rap sound, is more than 10 members deep. Each Au ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2012

    Atmosphere unveils remaining 2012 U.S. tour dates

    See Also:I Self Devine: Rhymesayers legend returnsTop 20 Minnesota RappersAtmosphere has had a pretty epic summer. They've spent the past few months touring around Australia and New Zealand and hitting the festival circuit hard, from Summerfest to Forecastle to Camp Bisco, but for hip hop's hardest ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    I Self Devine's The Sound of Low Class Amerika track-by-track (VIDEO)

    Related:I Self Devine: Rhymesayers legend returnsI Self Devine at 7th St. Entry, 5/4/12Brother Ali: I Self Devine helped me love my realityIf you watch one video today, make it this one featuring Minneapolis rapper I Self Devine sitting down with Gimme Noise over the weekend at Rhymesayers' re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2012

    I Self Devine at 7th St. Entry, 5/4/12

    I Self Devine7th St. EntryMinneapolisFriday, May 4th, 2012Midway through his set Friday night, I Self Devine lifted the cap off his head and wiped the sweat off his brow. "People have been coming up to me all day and asking, 'Hey Chaka, isn't tonight your release party?'" he said thoughtfully. "Well ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Brother Ali: I Self Devine helped me love my reality

    Note: Brother Ali is a Minneapolis rapper signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment and is one of our 20 Best Minnesota Musicians. Here, he speaks about his longtime mentor and labelmate I Self Devine, who celebrates the release of The Sound of Low Class Amerika at the 7th St. Entry tonight. The album is ... More >>

  • Music

    May 2, 2012

    I Self Devine: Rhymesayers legend returns

    The Sound of Low Class Amerika gets personal

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Soundset 2012 videos: Brother Ali, MaLLy, I Self Devine, & Aesop Rock

    Related:Soundset 2012 lineup announcedWith Soundset 2012 less than a month away now, the Rhymesayers Entertainment folks have launched a rapid-fire barrage of new videos.Conveniently enough, the guys featured in these fresh clips -- Brother Ali, MaLLy, I Self Devine, and Aesop Rock -- will all take ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Twin Cities rap mixtape roundup, Vol. 10

    As we have the tendency to do every third Tuesday, Gimme Noise once again compiles eight standout tracks from Minnesota artists for you to kick back and vibe out with. Download them all and listen to them on repeat from now until next month!

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    I Self Devine drops another free mixtape, video

    ​The third out of a total of four mixtapes preceding I Self Devine's sophomore album was made available recently, along with another video, directed by Dave Wilson. This is the last free mix available from the Culture Series, as number four will come along with a pre-order of the album The So ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2012

    I Self Devine drops second The Culture Series mixtape

    ​Rhymesayers vet I Self Devine continues his onslaught of new music with the second of four free mixtapes dropped at the front end of every month. The Upliftment Struggle was released on Soundcloud this week in anticipation of another 7th Street Entry takeover on February 19.

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    I Self Devine at 7th Street Entry: The Culture Series Part 1, January 22

    Facebook.com​I Self Divine's LA State of Mind EP Release PartyWith Brother Ali, Muja Messiah, and Alicia Steele & the Endevours7th Street Entry, MinneapolisSunday, January 22, 2012Better than: The sounds of high-class America.Three of arguably the top five local rappers were on the bill at 7th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    TC Hip-Hop Awards plagued with Taser-fueled violence

    ​What a difference 48 hours can make in the life of the Twin Cities hip-hop community. Sunday night welcomed a positive showcase of local talent headlined by I Self Devine, but Friday night's sixth annual TC Hip-Hop Awards proved to follow a now-familiar theme of violence during its event at First ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    Twin Cities rap mixtape roundup, Vol. 8

    ​Welcome to the first Gimme Noise mixtape of the new year! As usual, we're offering up 8 new songs from Twin Cities rappers for your listening pleasure.Stream below or download here.

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    I Self Devine drops new video, free mixtape, and announces new album

    ​Though he's been relatively quiet on the music front since dropping his solo debut Self Destruction in 2005, Minneapolis rap legend I Self Devine is back in a big way with the first of four free mixtapes in anticipation of his sophomore album, The Sounds of Low Class America, due in May.

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    Semi.Official offer graffiti writers' anthem 'Nocturnal Terrorist Squad' [DOWNLOAD]

    ​I Self Devine, frontman of the rap duo Semi.Official (with DJ Abilities), took time out from preparing for his new album to talk with Gimme Noise about the graffiti anthem he penned,"Nocturnal Terrorist Squad."

  • Calendar

    August 24, 2011

    Audio Perm Block Party

    ​I Self Devine, frontman of the rap duo Semi.Official (with DJ Abilities), took time out from preparing for his new album to talk with Gimme Noise about the graffiti anthem he penned,"Nocturnal Terrorist Squad."

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2011

    Audio Perm Block Party showcases Twin Cities hip-hop, offers up free mixtape

    ​It's not uncommon to find a rap act sharing a bill with a bunch of rock and pop acts at one of the Twin Cities' many block parties, but aside from mammoth outdoor fest Soundset you're hard-pressed to find a summer shindig that caters specifically to the local rap scene. Next weekend, thanks to a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    Twin Cities Hip-Hop Awards at First Avenue, 1/28/11

    Photo by Autumn ComptonSick performing "Purple and Gold"​Twin Cities Hip-Hop Awards with Maria Isa, I Self Devine, No Bird Sing and moreJanuary 28, 2011First Avenue MainroomThe Twin Cities Hip-Hop Awards is kind of an odd event. On Friday night, the First Avenue mainroom was full of hip-hop fans r ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 26, 2011

    The 5th Annual TC Hip Hop Awards

    Photo by Autumn ComptonSick performing "Purple and Gold"​Twin Cities Hip-Hop Awards with Maria Isa, I Self Devine, No Bird Sing and moreJanuary 28, 2011First Avenue MainroomThe Twin Cities Hip-Hop Awards is kind of an odd event. On Friday night, the First Avenue mainroom was full of hip-hop fans r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2010

    Video: Muja Messiah, "Gary Coleman"

    ​A few weeks ago we wrote about Muja Messiah's new single "Gary Coleman" off his forthcoming mixtape M-16's, and now Muja has dropped a video to accompany his new song. "Has the era of no money and free music liberated something in local rap?" writes Peter Scholtes in the Critics' Picks preview of ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 1, 2010

    Muja Messiah Mixtape Release Party

    ​A few weeks ago we wrote about Muja Messiah's new single "Gary Coleman" off his forthcoming mixtape M-16's, and now Muja has dropped a video to accompany his new song. "Has the era of no money and free music liberated something in local rap?" writes Peter Scholtes in the Critics' Picks preview of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2010

    Muja Messiah announces record release, debuts 'Gary Coleman'

    ​I was introduced to Muja Messiah when I saw him open for GZA's "Liquid Swords" tour some years ago (two? three?). Expecting so much out of Gary and getting so much from Muja was a complete letdown and lucky surprise in equal turns. Muja's wry and lithe stage presence, crux, and flow haven't y ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 3, 2010

    Rhymesayers Presents: A Benefit for Haiti

    ​I was introduced to Muja Messiah when I saw him open for GZA's "Liquid Swords" tour some years ago (two? three?). Expecting so much out of Gary and getting so much from Muja was a complete letdown and lucky surprise in equal turns. Muja's wry and lithe stage presence, crux, and flow haven't y ... More >>

  • Music

    February 3, 2010

    Gimme Noise's Gimme Shelter Haiti benefit, Rosanne Cash, and more

    ​I was introduced to Muja Messiah when I saw him open for GZA's "Liquid Swords" tour some years ago (two? three?). Expecting so much out of Gary and getting so much from Muja was a complete letdown and lucky surprise in equal turns. Muja's wry and lithe stage presence, crux, and flow haven't y ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 20, 2010

    The 4th Annual Twin Cities Hip Hop Awards

    ​I was introduced to Muja Messiah when I saw him open for GZA's "Liquid Swords" tour some years ago (two? three?). Expecting so much out of Gary and getting so much from Muja was a complete letdown and lucky surprise in equal turns. Muja's wry and lithe stage presence, crux, and flow haven't y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2009

    Slideshows: Maria Isa, Crystal Method, and Get Cryphy

    Photos from First Avenue this weekend.

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    The Popstream's Soundet '09 A/V Supplement Super-Spectacular

    A brief selection of just a few of the underground rap superstars who'll rock Canterbury Park this Sunday.

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2009

    Soundset line up announced

    Pharcyde and MF Doom? Looks like the 500 pound gorilla of hip hop festivals put on some weight over the winter.

  • Music

    August 6, 2008

    Muja Messiah: Thee Adventures of a B-Boy D-Boy

    Pharcyde and MF Doom? Looks like the 500 pound gorilla of hip hop festivals put on some weight over the winter.

  • Calendar

    July 30, 2008

    Doomtree CD-Release Show

    Pharcyde and MF Doom? Looks like the 500 pound gorilla of hip hop festivals put on some weight over the winter.

  • Calendar

    July 23, 2008

    Muja Messiah

    Pharcyde and MF Doom? Looks like the 500 pound gorilla of hip hop festivals put on some weight over the winter.

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2008

    Web Extras: Twin Cities Battle League

    Pharcyde and MF Doom? Looks like the 500 pound gorilla of hip hop festivals put on some weight over the winter.

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2008

    Minnesota Mixtape 2007

    Pharcyde and MF Doom? Looks like the 500 pound gorilla of hip hop festivals put on some weight over the winter.

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2007

    Sarah White leaves Black Blondie, moves to Brooklyn

    Pharcyde and MF Doom? Looks like the 500 pound gorilla of hip hop festivals put on some weight over the winter.

  • Music

    April 4, 2007

    Big Quarters: Cost of Living

    Pharcyde and MF Doom? Looks like the 500 pound gorilla of hip hop festivals put on some weight over the winter.

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2007

    MCAD hosts free I Self Devine concert Friday night

    Pharcyde and MF Doom? Looks like the 500 pound gorilla of hip hop festivals put on some weight over the winter.

  • Music

    August 2, 2006

    Mixtape, MN

    Local hip hop gets mixed up with the trend

  • Music

    May 3, 2006

    Mazta I: Thank the Lord and the Sword!

    Local hip hop gets mixed up with the trend

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2006

    Truth Is

    Local hip hop gets mixed up with the trend

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2005

    Top 10 Albums of 2005

    Local hip hop gets mixed up with the trend

  • News

    December 14, 2005

    Local Music Yearbook '05

    Rappers were hot. Smokers were cold. Rockers were on Myspace. And sometime after the last Katrina benefit, we wrote it all down for you.

  • Arts

    August 31, 2005

    Give Me the B-Boys and Free My Soul

    20 weird moments from the Twin Cities Celebration of Hip Hop

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2005

    Remember your troubles

    20 weird moments from the Twin Cities Celebration of Hip Hop

  • Music

    August 3, 2005

    Your Bad Self

    Micranots rapper I Self Devine finds clarity in 'Self Destruction'

  • Music

    July 27, 2005

    In Da Club: Rhymesayers at First Avenue

    Slug, P.O.S., Eyedea and Abilities, MF Doom, and others celebrate ten years of Rhymesayers

  • News

    December 15, 2004

    Meet The Musicians

    Checking in with some Minnesota music makers

  • News

    August 18, 2004

    One Nation, Invisible

    The untold story of local hip hop: 1981 to 1996

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