Doomtree MC and Minnesota native Sims (born Andrew Sims) has been rapping from a young age, and got involved with Twin Cities hip-hop heavyweight P.O.S. in high school. Their local rap collective Doomtree, which also includes Dessa, Lazerbeak and more, has since grown to become one of the primary forces in Minnesota hip-hop and in local music in general.

Sims released his debut album, "Lights Out Paris," in 2005. His second official full-length release, "Bad Time Zoo," dropped earlier this week on Doomtree Records, and Sims will herald its release at an official release party Saturday, February 19th at the Fine Line Music Cafe.

Sims stopped by The Current studios to talk about his music and his upcoming show and to play a few tracks.

Songs played: "Burn It Down," "LMG" and "Hey You."

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Doomtree performs live in The Current studios The local hip-hop collective and record label Doomtree have been combining beats and MCs for the last five years. In addition to the collaborative EPs, several members including P.O.S., Dessa, Sims, and Cecil Otter have released solo albums.

Doomtree performs in studio Doomtree is a record label. Doomtree is a rap crew. Doomtree is a family. Over the past five years, Doomtree has become one of the most highly regarded hip-hop collectives in the Midwest, thanks to their innovative recordings, explosive live shows, and tireless work ethic.

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