See a video recap of 35,000-plus fans enjoying Soundset 2017

Newly posted by Rhymesayers, the clip captures the energy of the Twin Cities' biggest music fest.

June 9, 2017 at 4:44PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
T.I. pointed toward the Sweet Martha's Cookies stand during Soundset 2017. / Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune
T.I. pointed toward the Sweet Martha's Cookies stand during Soundset 2017. / Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

If you were one of the 35,000-plus people who made it out to Soundset this year, you probably wouldn't mind reliving the full day of music and mayhem in the form of a new "recap" video posted today by organizers Rhymesayers Entertainment. And if you've never been to the festival or haven't been in a few years, you really should check out this clip, too.

The video shows off the sprawling layout of Soundset's new host site, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, as well as the energy of the performances this year, ranging from main-stage opening acts ZuluZuluu and P.O.S. to headliners Travis Scott and Lauryn Hill. The only one missing in the clip is Lil Uzi Vert, who never provided a real explanation or apology for standing up fans that day.

Per our review of the festival, Soundset 2017 endured several other cancellations and late arrivals among its performers but still came out strong. Rhymesayers also posted a separate video from Sa-Roc, who was one of the brightest stars (literally so in wardrobe terms!) on the festival's smaller but edgier Fifth Element stage. Here are both clips below.

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Chris Riemenschneider

Critic / Reporter

Chris Riemenschneider has been covering the Twin Cities music scene since 2001, long enough for Prince to shout him out during "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)." The St. Paul native authored the book "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom" and previously worked as a music critic at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas.

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