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The Inosculation of Doomtree

An all-star collective takes over the Highline Ballroom in NYC

By Chad Kamenshine

February 19^th, 2015

What’s there to say about Doomtree?

Similar to the mark left by Anticon when indie hip-hop was just a baby, this collective should be considered The Radicalz of the hip-hop game. Hailing from Minneapolis, Doomtree features seven interconnected creatives who are individually as unique as their personal sense of style. Together, they‘re a formative force… The beat, flow, and camaraderie all band together to send a message in the form of Ruthless Aggression. There‘s no flash, no fuss and most importantly - no “show.” Instead, Doomtree channel pure talent and energy to make their statement.

Doomtree's DJ Paper Tiger, Lazerbeak, Sims, Dessa Cecil Otter, Mike Mictlan, and P.O.S photographed by Chad Kamenshine

left to right - Paper Tiger, Lazerbeak, Sims, Dessa, Cecil Otter, Mike Mictlan, P.O.S

Doomtree's Sims, Lazerbeak, Cecil Otter, Mike Mictlan, and Dessa photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Mike Mictlan photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Sims photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Dessa photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Sims photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Mike Mictlan, DJ Paper Tiger, P.O.S, Dessa, Sims, Lazerbeak, and Cecil Otter photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Live/Alive

Doomtree's Sims, Cecil Otter, Dessa, P.O.S, Mike Mictlan, DJ Paper Tiger, and Lazerbeak photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Sims photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Dessa photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Mike Mictlan photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's P.O.S photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Sims photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's DJ Paper Tiger and Lazerbeak photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's P.O.S, Mike Mictlan, Cecil Otter, Dessa, Lazerbeak, DJ Paper Tiger photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's P.O.S photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Dessa photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Sims, Dessa, P.O.S, DJ Paper Tiger, Cecil Otter, and Mike Mictlan photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Mike Mictlan photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Sims photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's DJ Paper Tiger, Cecil Otter and Lazerbeak photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Sims photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's DJ Paper Tiger and Dessa photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's P.O.S, DJ Paper Tiger and Lazerbeak photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Cecil Otter photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's P.O.S and Cecil Otter photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Sims, DJ Paper Tiger, Dessa, Lazerbeak, and Mike Mictlan photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree Dessa tattoo photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Mike Mictlan photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's P.O.S and Dessa photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Mike Mictlan photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's DJ Paper Tiger and Lazerbeak photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Sims photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Cecil Otter, Lazerbeak and Dessa photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Mike Mictlan, P.O.S and Cecil Otter photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's P.O.S and Sims photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's P.O.S, Cecil Otter, Sims, and Dessa photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Mike Mictlan photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's P.O.S photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Dessa photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Cecil Otter photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's DJ Paper Tiger photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Lazerbeak photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Sims photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Dessa, P.O.S, Cecil Otter and Lazerbeak photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Doomtree's Cecil Otter, DJ Paper Tiger, P.O.S, Lazerbeak, Sims, Dessa, and Mike Mictlan photographed by Chad Kamenshine

About Chad Kamenshine

Chad Kamenshine is a NYC based photographer who has worked with Phantogram, CHVRCHES, The Walking Dead's Emily Kinney, Bishop Briggs, NY Mag, Warner Bros. Records, and more.

You can follow Chad on Instagram at @chadkamenshine and subscribe to his newsletter here.

About Stories

Starting from a love of music and film, and wanting to collaborate with those involved, Stories has been the ultimate passport in navigating the world of creatives and their craft. Each project has opened the door to an opportunity that at one time felt out of reach. Moments have been shared, experiences gained, and friendships fostered all through Stories. The freedom of this personal project has given me the chance to express my own abilities alongside those whose work has had an effect on me. Time and time again, Stories has proven that sharing is the true gift of collaboration.

Footnotes

Special thanks to the Doomtree crew, Snake, Sean and Zack

FootNotes

Special thanks to the Doomtree crew, Snake, Sean and Zack

© 2026 Chad Kamenshine

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