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Soundset Music Festival was a

Metrodome parking lot in 2008, attendance has grown from 12,000 to over 30,000 consistently since 2014. Over 280,000 fans have traveled from fifty U.S states, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand to experience Soundset in Minnesota.[citation needed
]

Rhymesayers Entertainment’ artists are the foundation of Soundset, with Atmosphere performing every year since the beginning. Since 2008, Soundset has had over 400 different non-repeat performers.

Soundset cancelled its concert in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Origin

Two years after Rhymesayers Entertainment was first founded they hosted an event with over three dozen local underground emcees, DJs, and b-boys in a South Minneapolis warehouse. Two years later, the event became Soundset Wednesdays at First Avenue. In 2008, Soundset emerged in the Metrodome parking lot.[1]

2019 lineup

YBN Cordae, DV One, Tierra Whack, Sa-Roc, Epic Beard Men, B.A.G., Taylor J, Cashinova, Student 1, Dua Saleh, Kevin Beacham, DJ Precyse, Lisa Vasequez, Psymun, Mickey Breeze, DJ Keezy
, Maya MIDA

Lil Uzi Vert was on the original lineup, but did not perform.[citation needed]

Hosts: Sway Calloway, Heather B., J.Pratt, Cros One[2]

2018 lineup

J.I.D, Kamaiyah, Dem Atlas, DJ Scratch, Pell, Jack Harlow, Skratch Bastid, DJ Livia, Bugus, Quincey White, The Lioness, OG Grip, Sick Trim, Willie Wonka, DJ Rowsheen, Mike 2600, DJ Bles One, Trakgirl, The Opus, MMYYKK, Bailey Cogan, DJ Ariatari, The Technics, IBrow, Booboo, Spencer Joles, Kelsey Pyro

Hosts: Sway Calloway, Heather B., J.Pratt, Cros One, Big Quarters[3]

2017 lineup

DJ TIIIIIIIIIP, DJ FLEG, DJ DJ Keezy, Booka B, Playboi Carti

Kevin Gates, Mac Miller, and Lil Uzi Vert were also on the original lineup, but did not perform.

Hosts: Sway Calloway, Heather B., J.Pratt, Cros One[4]

2016 lineup

DJ TIIIIIIIIIIP, and DJ Just Nine
.

Hosts: Sway Calloway, Heather B., J.Pratt, Cros One[5]

2015 lineup

Watsky, DJ Eclipse, Dem Atlas, DJ Supreme, B. Dolan, Father, SonReal, G.L.A.M., Chester Watson, Sa-Roc, Sean Anonymous, Manny Phesto, Freez with DJ Willie Shu, SET THE SMITH, DJ Lean Rock, DJ Stage One, DJ Adatrak, and DJ Str8reppin
.

Hosts: Sway Calloway, St. Paul Slim, J.Pratt[6]

2014 lineup

Los Nativos, K. Raydio, Psynum, Mac Irv, Ecid, DJ Fundo, DJ Lean Rock, DJ D. Mil and DJ Sidereal
.

Hosts: Sway Calloway, Brother Ali, J.Pratt[7]

2013 lineup

The Chalice, Open Mike Eagle, Greg Grease, Haphduzn, Meta, Major G, DJ Top Speed, Dan Speak, Jimmy2Times, Verb X, DJ Mad Mardigan, DJ Lean Rock and Edison
.

Hosts: Sway Calloway, Blueprint, J.Pratt[8]

2012 lineup

DJ Big Wiz & Mike The Martyr), Auddio Draggon (Gene Poole & Xilam Balam), Tomorrow Genius, BdotCroc, DJ Stage One, DJ Kool AKIEM, LAST WORD, KidCutUp, Superbrush427, DIVINCI (of Solillaquists of Sound), Los Boogie
.

Hosted by Brother Ali, MaLLy, J Pratt.[9]

2011 lineup

Maseo, Skeme Richards, KidCutUp
and Espada.

Hosted by Toki Wright, Carnage and Kevin Beacham.[10]

2010 lineup

Plain Ole Bill, Mike 2600, KidCutUp, J Pratt and DJ Anton
.

Hosted by Peter Parker, Kevin Beacham and DJ Snuggles.[11]

2009 lineup

BK One, King Otto, and DJ Nikoless.[12]

2008 lineup

Los Nativos[13]

References

  1. ^ Muyskens, Luke (May 25, 2011). "Four Years In The Making: The History of Soundset". Above Ground. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  2. ^ "Soundset 2019 lineup + set times announced: Lil Wayne, SZA, G-Eazy, Run the Jewels".
  3. ^ "Soundset 2018 lineup & set times: Migos, Logic, Erykah Badu in Shakopee, Minnesota".
  4. ^ Riemenschneider, Chris (March 1, 2017). "Twin Cities' largest music festival, Soundset, announces 2017 lineup with Travis Scott, Lauryn Hill, T.I." Star Tribune. Retrieved 2017-03-01.
  5. ^ Boller, Jay. "Roots, A$AP Rocky, Future headline Soundset at the fairgrounds". City Pages. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  6. ^ Fischer, Reed. "Soundset Posts 2015 Lineup". City Pages. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  7. ^ Thompson, Erik. "Soundset announces 2014 lineup". City Pages. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  8. ^ Fischer, Reed. "Soundset 2013 lineup: Atmosphere, Snoop Dogg, Mac Miller & more". City Pages. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  9. ^ "Rhymesayers Entertainment :: Posts". www.rhymesayers.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  10. ^ "Official 2011 Soundset Lineup Announced! | Fifth Element". fifthelementonline.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  11. ^ "Rhymesayers Entertainment :: Posts". rhymesayers.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  12. ^ "Rhymesayers Announces 2009 Soundset Festival Lineup". HipHopDX. 2009-04-15. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  13. ^ "Atmosphere & Others Set For Soundset 2008". HipHopDX. 2008-04-09. Retrieved 2016-03-01.

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