Welcome to Twin Cities Music News

Welcome to KMHP Digital Radio’s Twin Cities Music News, your source for the latest stories from Minnesota’s music scene. From Twin Cities hip-hop and R&B to local artists, new music, concerts, interviews, and community events, KMHP is keeping you connected to what’s happening across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Minnesota music community.

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🎤 Local Artist Spotlights
🎵 New Music Releases
🎟️ Concert & Event Announcements
📍 Community Events
🎙️ Exclusive Interviews
📸 Event Coverage
📰 Twin Cities Music News

Whether it’s a rising Minneapolis artist, an R&B release, a Twin Cities hip-hop story, a concert, or a community event, KMHP Digital Radio is committed to highlighting the artists, music, and culture shaping Minnesota’s music scene.

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KMHP Digital Radio is proud to support and highlight Minnesota’s growing hip-hop and R&B scene.

Latest Stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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J. Cole Brings The Fall-Off Tour to Minneapolis

One of hip-hop’s biggest names is headed back to Minneapolis. J. Cole will bring The Fall-Off Tour to Target Center on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, giving Twin Cities hip-hop fans a chance to see the Grammy-winning MC live as he takes his latest album on a massive international run. The Minneapolis stop comes as Cole…
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Artist to Watch: St. Paul MC Juice Lord Is Making His Mark on the Twin Cities

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

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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Let’s Do It Again Prom Returns to Minneapolis Aug. 22 With Danny Boy

Let’s Do It Again Prom Returns to Minneapolis Aug. 22 With Danny Boy Minneapolis is getting another chance to dress up and relive prom night. The 2nd Annual Let’s Do It Again Prom! returns Saturday, August 22, 2026. Enphinity Music Group and Real Eyez Ent present this year’s event. The theme is “Passport to Prom.”…
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