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15 gorgeous GIFs from Soundset 2013

Soundset 2013 was the biggest of them all. With 28,000 bodies in attendance and Snoop Dogg gracing the stage, Rhymesayers Entertainment showed unprecedented growth for the sixth running of their yearly rap extravaganza at Canterbury Park.And what better way to capture the spirit and randomness of So ... More >>

Atmosphere at Soundset, 3/26/13

AtmosphereSoundset, Canterbury ParkSunday, May 26, 2013Soundset has come a long way from its humble origins in the shadow of the Metrodome back in 2008. Skyrocketing ticket sales -- reportedly 28,000 this year -- and a subtle demographic shift over its six-year run have allowed Rhymesayers to grow a ... More >>

Snoop Dogg at Soundset, 5/26/13

Snoop Lion Dogg Soundset Festival, Canterbury ParkSunday, May 26, 2013For the first time in Soundset history, Atmosphere took the second-to-last slot, making way for the West Coast gangsta legend Snoop Dogg. A transition toward reggae music prompted a name change to Snoop Lion recently, but thi ... More >>

Soundset 2013: A music and photo timeline

Ah, Soundset. The sixth installment of the Rhymesayers Entertainment hip-hop festival had a breakout year in terms of attendance -- a reported 28,000 fans came out -- and talent, with a lineup including Snoop Dogg, Mac Miller, Tech N9ne, along with the host artists Atmosphere. Many folks pegged A$AP ... More >>

A peek behind Soundset 2013

From Snoop Dogg to Atmosphere, the festival boasts a variety of talent

Rhymesayers releases "Soundset 2013 Let's Go!" teaser video

With this weather, it's hard to believe that summer will ever arrive... but sure enough, warmer weather and music festivals will be right around the corner. In just over three weeks on May 26, Canterbury Park Festival Field will be packed with fans clamoring to see Snoop Dogg, Atmosphere, Brother Al ... More >>

Saxophonist Ben Wendel: Touring with Snoop Dogg was a circus

Ben Wendel has earned international success and awards as a performer, composer, producer and even conductor. He is a founding member of the Grammy-nominated jazz-rock group Kneebody in which he plays saxophone, and he is one of the very few well-known bassoonists outside of the classical realm -- a ... More >>

Soundset 2013 lineup: Atmosphere, Snoop Dogg, Mac Miller & more

"If we keep outdoing ourselves, who am I going to be playing after next year? Kanye?" was what Atmosphere rapper Slug said about last year's impressive Soundset lineup. Well, Soundset 2013 didn't get Mr. West, but it did land the G-funk legend Snoop Dogg. (Although, isn't he going by Snoop Lion thes ... More >>

Get Cryphy turns five

The DJ crew that taught local hip-hop heads to love club bangers celebrates half a decade

The new Green Giant looks like he just took a bong rip [PHOTO]

Squinty eyes, raised eyebrows, a shit-eating smirk -- the new Green Giant looks like he enjoys greens in more ways than one, if you catch my drift. SEE ALSO:-- Advice for Snoop Dogg on getting high in the Twin Cities-- The 2012 State Fair poster looks like something out of a drug-induced nightmare [ ... More >>

From Snoop Dogg to Snoop Lion: the rapper's most bizarre career highlights

See Also:Snoop Dogg at the Cabooze, 01/25/11Snoop Dogg: Master of time and history You must have heard by now that international rap star Snoop Dogg has opted to undergo a transformation of sorts. After announcing that he was tired of rap, the superstar--best known for hits like "Drop It Like It's H ... More >>

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Best of Coachella 2012: Sunday, April 22

See also: Our complete Coachella coverage By the third day of Coachella's second weekend -- the sixth and final day of this year's festival -- folks had more or less learned to ignore the dust and the heat. Here are our intrepid writers' favorite things about the final hours of the 2012 event.

Dessa, Tupac, the Roots, and the rap misogyny problem

​The mere announcement that Doomtree rapper/poet/writer Dessa is giving a lecture/performance at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum this evening has already stirred up a bunch of debate regarding her qualifications to give the talk. "Mic Lines: Art, Ethics, and their Contested Connections," is expected t ... More >>

K. Flay on John Hughes, leaving Stanford, & Valentine's Day wishes

With hip-hop hitting a dull period, experimentation is full speed ahead. Many rappers, DJs and producers are testing new sounds and styles to push through the boredom of rapping a few lines and singing an R&B hook. Kristine Flaherty or K. Flay is at the head of the pack. By mashing the high Bay ... More >>

Radiohead, The Black Keys, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg to headline Coachella

​After quite a bit of speculation (and many customary fake announcements), the lineup for the Coachella Music and Arts Festival was released yesterday, with the Black Keys, Radiohead, and Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg serving as the headliners. The massive music festival, held each spring on the Emp ... More >>

Top 5 weird food stories of the week: October 3-7

​We all know the feeling. We're stumbling down the sidewalk, our heads swimming with the effects of Irish Car Bombs and whatever that shot that tasted like a Butterfinger was called, and as we wobble and sway, we think: I could really go for a pizza right now--I mean I can't possibly w ... More >>

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Super Bowl recipes from Snoop Dogg and Glee cast [VIDEOS]

PepsiLearn the secret recipe of Snoop's Eight-Layer-Dip​The Super Bowl is fast approaching. It is the day of the most traditional American sporting event that allows an entire population of environmentally aware, health-conscious, wannabe-locavore Americans to forgo their sensibility and enjoy a y ... More >>

Snoop Dogg at the Cabooze, 01/25/11

Photos by Alex Uncapher​Snoop DoggJanuary 25, 2011The Cabooze, MinneapolisWith Snoop Dogg in the house, of course there was going to be one hell of a party at the Cabooze on Tuesday night. Playing the second of two sold-out shows over the course of just a few hours, the Big Boss Dogg turned out th ... More >>

Snoop Dogg merchandise: Best web finds

Photo by Steve Cohen for City PagesThe Doggfather gets down in MPLS​For Twin Cities rap-loving stoners, Snoop Dogg's sporadic local gigs must bring about a feeling like that of a kid on Christmas (both occasions when the tree's at the center of the party). For those dedicated fans of the slick-tal ... More >>

Snoop Dogg: Master of time and history

​Snoop Dogg is many things: actor, coach, writer, husband, father, seminal West Coast rapper, time-traveler, and history alterer. Here now, a small sampling of his exploits through the ages.

Snoop Dogg wants to get 'freaky deeky' with Gaga

​En route to Minneapolis tonight for two back-to-back shows at the Cabooze, Snoop Dogg has issued an APB (that's all points bulletin, yo) pleading that someone put him in touch with Lady Gaga."I'm trying to do a song witchu," Snoop says. "It's a real nice, freaky deeky kinda song."

Critics' Picks: Snoop, the Current's birthday party, and more

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Win Snoop Dogg tickets via Twitter today

​Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg will be playing not one, but two shows at the Cabooze on Tuesday, January 25. The late show is already sold out, but we happen to have tickets to both shows to give away to our faithful readers.

Snoop Dogg adds second Cabooze show

Photo via SnoopDogg.com​Sometime between defending Willie Nelson ("If you got a problem with Willie Nelson, you got a problem with me!") maybe performing at Prince William's bachelor party, and starring in the new Gorillaz music video, Snoop Dogg found the time to tack another Minneapolis show on ... More >>

Zoo Animal, Heliotrope featured in this week's City Pages

Photo by Emily UtneZoo Animal​In case you haven't picked up a print edition of City Pages yet this week, here's a brief rundown of our music content, which is all available online for your perusal.Zoo Animal release new self-titled albumBy Jeff GageWe talk to Zoo Animal about their sophomore relea ... More >>

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Jimmy2Times' Dre Day Mixtape: 'Mothership Connection' (MP3)

Jimmy2Times gets us in the Dre Day spirit with a new mix featuring Dre, Snoop, NWA, Lady of Rage and more.

"We Are The World" remake cast is beyond random

You go to war with the military you have, I guess.

"We Are The World" to be remade. Really?

There's such a deficit of collective songwriting talent and ability out there that we've absolutely gotta re-make "We Are The World" as a Haiti benefit event single?

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Mischke show notes: Nov. 23, 2009

Join the conversation with T.D. Mischke on today's 'In The Stream' live from 2 p.m.- 3:30

Lady Of Rage surprises everyone at Snoop show (interview)

Backstage with the Lady of Rage.

Advice for Snoop Dogg on getting high in the Twin Cities

A guide to our town for perma-blazed Snoop Dogg and company.

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Snoop Dogg, the Sounds, White Denim, and more

Mashups of the Week: Spice Girls & "Fleetwood Mashed"

"Fleetwood Mashed," team9, Oasis vs. Beyonce, and the unfortunate return of the Spice Girls.

Mashups of the Week: GZA & Johnny Cash

GZA commissions the Hood Internet for new track, Johnny Cash vs. QOTSA & more of the week's best mashups.

Snoop Dogg tickets on sale tomorrow

$41?!! Keep your mind on your money, folks, and your money on your mind.

Mashups of the Week: Bootstock, Jamie Foxx & more

New music from the Hood Internet, a Woodstock-themed compilation & Snoop mashed with thrash.

Dub Colossus: Dub Colossus in a Town Called Addis

Hey, Mr. Z: Mind if we call you Shawn?

Night Flyin' Robyn

His pimp flipper is strong

Horny dolphin angles for three-way

4/23 Morning Communiqué

Easy Street Cred?

Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg try to keep their gangsta-rap bona fides

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