Doomtree: No Kings

So what's going on in Minnesota Hip-Hop currently? Doomtree is the answer! With their first release in 3 years, their new CD No Kings successfully follows up it's predecessor, conveniently self titled Doomtree. The crew features some of the Twin Cities greatest Emcee's P.O.S., Dessa, Mike Mictlan, SIMS, and Cecil Otter. Most people when generalizing rap believe that the music is just crap about money, hoes and cars. These guys actually put thought and inspiration into their music. Their influences take place anywhere from political matters to stuff happening in their homes. I personally went to one of the 7 Doomtree Blowout nights this year and experienced the emotion that they put into their music (If you are unfamiliar with the Blowout, every year the group puts together an event where they play multiple shows at First Avenue Night Club back to back). They all have a good vibe whether they are together on stage or preforming their solo music which in some cases is beautiful. For example, Dessa's solo album Badly Broken Code was considered by many as one the most elegant albums to come out of Minneapolis in 2010. The fact that they mix their punk rock roots (P.O.S. being in many punk bands including currently, Marijuana Deathsquads) and conjoin in with the rap that they so sublimely make. If I happened to be a rapper, these guys would for sure be my inspiration.
Best Tracks: "Bangarang", "Fresh New Trash" and "Little Mercy"
Rating: A+
Hope You're Rockin!
~Mx2007