Blowout Sunday: Curated by Sims at Entry

From Minneapolis

First show since since October 15, 2011 • First Entry show since February 16, 2007 • First headlining show since February 19, 2011 • First Entry headlining show • 31st show on MN Live's calendar since March 26, 2006

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From last.fm:

The most well known Sims is part of the Doomtree collective and is a prominent up-and-coming figure on the underground hiphop scene. He released his first full length album in July 2005, Lights Out Paris. He released False Hopes 14 in 2009. In 2011, he released Bad Time Zoo to critical acclaim. There is another artist known as SIMS, who is the creator of RAS (Respectful Alliance of Souldierz) a multi-cultural hiphopcru. Read more about SiMs on Last.fm.

From Minneapolis

First show since since September 28, 2011 • First Entry show since December 31, 2006 • 19th show on MN Live's calendar since June 2, 2005

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Originally born into hip-hop through break dancing, Brother Ali has been one with the mic since he first heard Miilkbone on record. A student of Hip-Hop's golden age, Ali's music ranges from purpose to passionate, yet always soulful and true to the boastful heritage of hip hop culture. An emcee, producer, host and overall party-starter, Brother Ali's talents are a well-defined addition to the Rhymesayers family. Read more about Brother Ali on Last.fm.

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From Minneapolis

First show since since November 26, 2011 • First Entry show since June 1, 2010 • 10th show on MN Live's calendar since March 28, 2008

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Charles Andrew Bothwell (born December 13, 1981), better known by his stage name Astronautalis, is an American alternative hip hop artist currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After gaining some recognition in local circles in Jacksonville, Florida and competing at Scribble Jam, Astronautalis self-released his debut album, You and Yer Good Ideas, in 2003. He eventually signed with Fighting Records and the record was re-released in 2005, followed by his second album, The Mighty Ocean and Nine Dark Theaters, in 2006. Read more about Astronautalis on Last.fm.

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From Michigan

First Twin Cities show since since March 13, 2010 • First Entry show • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since January 11, 2008

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OneBeLo has performed around the world as a solo artist and a member of the legendary rap duo Binary Star, but his travels throughout different mindsets and communities have made even more of an impact. Throughout his life, Lo has also assumed the roles of star athlete, convicted felon, Christian, Muslim, and Egyptian resident—and all of these things are reflected in his music. “When I talk about religion, sports, winning, losing, struggle, pain, prison, poverty, crime, women—these are the ingredients of OneBeLo, because those are my personalexperiences,” he explains. Read more about One Be Lo on Last.fm.

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