Celebrate. Culture. Community. A KZMOHD Music Podcast.
KZMOHD in partnership with the MN State Fair brings you music and conversation about The Great Minnesota Get-Together with endless entertainment in every flavor under the rainbow for 12 days. Hear stories from local musicians and artists about what celebrate, culture and community means to them and so much more!!!
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Hailed as “a generational voice” by “GQ” and “an outstanding role model” by President Barack Obama, multi-Grammy award winner Chance the Rapper has built a multi-faceted career, redefining what it means to be an independent artist. Chance has never signed a record deal, opting instead to make his music available for free. Born and raised in Chicago, Chance made history in 2017 when he became the first artist to win a Grammy for a streaming-only mixtape – collecting statues for Best New Artist, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album for his now-iconic “Coloring Book.”
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The multiplatinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and activist Becky G has proven she is one of the most influential, multifaceted artists of her generation. The 26-year-old global superstar’s list of achievements includes four Latin Grammy nominations, four No. 1 hits on the Billboard Latin Airplay Charts (“Mayores,” “Sin Pijama,” “Mamiii” and “Bailé Con Mi Ex”), and her debut album “Mala Santa” (October 2019) is certified 8x Platinum in the United States, Platinum in Spain and Gold in Mexico, putting Becky at more than 8.9 billion global career streams to date.
In 2022, Becky released her second studio album, “Esquemas,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Latin Pop Albums Chart and No. 5 on the Billboard Hot Latin Album Chart. The album is certified 3x platinum by the Latin RIAA and has garnered more than 1.3 billion streams. The 14-track album features Becky’s Latin Grammy-nominated global smash hit “Mamiii” with Karol G, which was named one of LA Times’ Best Songs of 2022, has amassed 740 million streams, 484 million video views worldwide, and is certified diamond by RIAA Latin.
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Ludacris
The career of the multitalented Chris “Ludacris” Bridges can best be described as remarkable. As a recording artist, he has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide, thanks to the blockbuster success of singles such as “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Number One Spot,” “Money Maker” and “My Chick Bad.” All of these records were accompanied by ingenious videos that demonstrated Bridges’ far-reaching imagination and his willingness to stretch the boundaries of what rap videos should look and feel like.
With unrivaled lyrical acumen, wit and imagery, Ludacris has solidified himself as one of music’s premier entertainers. His versatility and artistic complexity also enabled him to make a seamless transition to acting, including the fan-favorite role of Tej in Universal Pictures’ box office phenomenon “Fast & Furious” franchise, where he was introduced for the first time in 2003 in “2 Fast 2 Furious.” He reprised his role for the seventh time in “Fast X,” released in 2023.
T-Pain
GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and global cultural icon T-Pain has not only changed the course of pop, hip-hop and R&B, but has reshaped the fabric of culture itself. He has sold more than 50 million singles, accumulated billions of streams, racked up 10 iconic No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 and captivated the world with his charismatic live performances, earning a reputation as a global phenomenon. T-Pain’s recent viral sensation “On Top of The Covers (Live From The Sun Rose),” a performance based on the acclaimed covers album “On Top of The Covers,” and inspirational single “Dreaming” – all out now via his own Nappy Boy Entertainment – showcase the innovative artist’s powerful vocals and dynamic voice.
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Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Chance The Rapper’s Grandstand show is at the MN State Fair, Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:00pm. Tickets are available at: mnstatefair.org.
This interview took place on 8/20 at KMOJ Studios in North Minneapolis. KMOJ Personality/ Hall of Fame Broadcaster: Walter "Q-Bear" Banks
In-studio:Monique Linder, CEO OMG Media Solutions
OMG Studios' Innovation Lab Youth:Sister TearraBrother RaSister AniyaBrother Sensae de Waelaah
Since 2016, OMG Media Solutions has partnered with the MN State Fair to promote an amazing celebration of culture and community, which brings people together from all over the US and 14 countries. It started in 2016 after the passing of our beloved Native son Prince, with Unite-In-Purple. Every year, OMG Media and its 15 loyal Celebrate Culture and Community Partners, distribute free concert tickets and family fun packs to marginalized communities throughout the Twin Cities.
About Chance The Rapper @chancetherapper
Hailed as “a generational voice” by “GQ” and “an outstanding role model” by President Barack Obama, multi-Grammy award winner Chance the Rapper has built a multi-faceted career, redefining what it means to be an independent artist. Chance has never signed a record deal, opting instead to make his music available for free. Born and raised in Chicago, Chance made history in 2017 when he became the first artist to win a Grammy for a streaming-only mixtape – collecting statues for Best New Artist, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album for his now-iconic “Coloring Book.”
Chance’s upcoming album “Star Line Gallery” intertwines the worlds of art, music and cinematography through interdisciplinary collaborations with fine artists from The Continent and The Diaspora. Redefining the notion of “album art” and creating compelling conversations and meditations on Black life, these groundbreaking works (“Child of God,” “A Bar About A Bar,” “The Highs & The Lows” and “YAH Know”) have premiered at art institutions around the world, including Art Basel, Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art,
The Art Institute of Chicago and Los Angeles’ Museum of Contemporary Art.
Alongside his music, Chance’s expanding career also includes film and television. In 2021, he became the first artist to independently distribute a film through AMC Theatres via his “Magnificent Coloring World” concert film, written, produced, edited and distributed by Chance himself. His portrayal of the character Herbert on the HBO Max series “South Side” earned him a 2023 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Performance. Chance made his highly anticipated debut as a coach on Season 23 of NBC’s “The Voice” in 2023 and returned as a coach in 2024 for Season 25.
Coming from a long line of activists and community organizers, Chance was raised with a strong sense of purpose and dedication to giving back. Through his nonprofit organization SocialWorks, he aims to inspire and empower youth through arts, education and civic engagement. Since 2016, SocialWorks has contributed $10 million to the Chicagoland community, impacting approximately 10,000 students annually. Chance recently organized a self-funded free festival in Accra, Ghana, that drew 52,000 attendees. The Black Star Line Festival was founded with a mission to foster cultural exchange between Black people of The Continent and the global Diaspora.
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Twin Cities' music sensation Nunnabove, mentored by The Steeles, hits the MN State Fair Grandstand stage Sunday, August 27th at 7:00pm, opening for Chaka Khan and Boyz II Men.
https://www.mnstatefair.org/grandstand/boyz-ii-men-and-chaka-khan/
In this episode, KZMOHD correspondent Monique talks to Nunnabove members, Cadence (lead vocals/bass guitar), Mattie (keyboards/vocals), Bennett (lead guitar/vocals) and Wisdom / Drums, Vocals. We also talk to Nunnabove parents and manager, Michele and Edward, about what it takes to keep the family grounded.
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Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
KZMO Correspondents, Thomasina Petrus, Glamlife Kim and Monique Linder sit down with Roger Thomas of Naturally 7. Naturally 7 will perform on the Leinie Lodge Bandshell stage on August 26th and 27th.
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Celebrate. Culture. Community.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together featuring endless entertainment in every flavor.
Aug. 22 – Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2024
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