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Ashantae Braxton: From Minneapolis Northside Roots to Building a Legacy of Opportunity

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — From growing up on Minneapolis’ Northside to becoming an entrepreneur, community advocate, and educator, Ashantae Braxton is building a legacy centered on creating opportunities for others. At just 24 years old, Braxton has established herself in several areas, including business, education, and community recognition. Her journey reflects determination, resilience, and a commitment […]

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The Weekday Cook Up Brings Hip-Hop & R&B Radio to the Twin Cities

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The Weekday Cook Up is bringing a different kind of hip-hop and R&B radio show to the Twin Cities. Hosted by Kaotic 1, the live weekday show airs Monday through Friday from 6–8 PM CST on KMHP Digital Radio, mixing music, entertainment, conversation and audience interaction. While listeners can hear hip-hop and R&B throughout the

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Upcoming Hip-Hop & R&B Concerts Coming to Minnesota in 2026

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Minnesota hip-hop concerts and R&B shows are filling the calendar for fall 2026, with major artists scheduled to perform across the state. From Minneapolis and the Twin Cities to Shakopee, Prior Lake and Mankato, music fans still have plenty of live shows to choose from before the year is over. The remaining 2026 concert calendar

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KMHP Digital Radio Joins Loudset Chicago Showcase as Special Guest Judge

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Minneapolis, MN — Independent artists took center stage Friday, September 11, as the Loudset Chicago Music Festival Showcase Competition came to Acadia in Minneapolis, bringing together emerging talent for a night of music, competition and opportunity. Kaotic 1 of KMHP Digital Radio joined DJ Cam Jones on the judging panel, evaluating a lineup of independent

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Prince Estate Responds to Controversy Over New ‘Timeless’ Album

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The Prince Timeless album controversy is growing as fans question changes made to one of the recordings on Prince’s new posthumous project. One song from the project is already creating controversy among fans. The debate centers on changes made to the original recording of “Calabama.” Released August 28, Timeless features 10 rare and previously unreleased

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Minnesota MCs Link Up for “Single 4 The Summer” Remix

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Five Minnesota MCs Join Forces for “Single 4 The Summer” Remix Minnesota’s MCs in hip-hop are linking up for the “Single 4 The Summer Remix,” bringing local talent together for a new summer collaboration. EssJay TheAfrocentricRatchet, Vina, Karson Blu, Lettrish Betrish, and Quita LaShae have joined forces for the “Single 4 The Summer” remix, bringing

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Fancy Ray McCloney: How a Minneapolis Original Became a Twin Cities Icon

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Fancy Ray McCloney: How a Minneapolis Original Became a Twin Cities Icon If you’ve spent enough time around Minneapolis and St. Paul, chances are you’ve seen—or at least heard of—Fancy Ray McCloney. Whether through television, local commercials, billboards, comedy or one of his trademark larger-than-life appearances, Fancy Ray has spent decades building a place for

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Artist to Watch: St. Paul MC Juice Lord Is Making His Mark on the Twin Cities

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Artist to Watch: St. Paul MC Juice Lord Is Making His Mark on the Twin Cities The Twin Cities music scene has never been short on artists with something to say. St. Paul MC Juice Lord has steadily built a body of work that makes him one of the local names worth paying attention to.

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Prince and the Minneapolis Sound: How Minnesota Changed Music

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Photo Credit:Nicolas Genin Few artists are as deeply connected to Minneapolis as Prince. Born and raised in the city, Prince helped transform Minnesota’s music scene and introduced the world to a sound that would become known as the Minneapolis Sound. Blending funk, R&B, rock, pop and electronic music, his influence stretched far beyond the Twin

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