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Roosevelt Mansfield has been apart of the Twin Cities hip-hop scene since the ’90s. Known as DJ Digie, he has been spinning his crowd-motivating sounds since 2004 at house parties clubs and dance battles, specializing in nostalgic hip-hop, R&B, Top 40 and dance hall vibes. DJ Digie’s mixes have received national notoriety on Martha Stewart’s…

Summit Academy OIC of Minneapolis continues to uphold its mission to assist individuals in developing their ability to earn and become contributing citizens of their communities. Kyla Sharp one of Summit Academy OIC’s success stories. She is currently a pre-apprentice electrician and employed as an Advance Panel Builder I at Design Ready Controls, a lead…

During a sold-out show at Mystic Lake Hotel & Casino on Friday night, Jan. 3, music legend Keith Sweat kept women screaming from beginning to end. Keith Sweat walked on stage doing what he does best, begging and pleading for the women who love his music to get up on their feet. Sweat opened his…

Performing for a sold-out show at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Minnesota on Friday night, Oct. 4, 2019, R&B legend Brian McKnight kept it very grown and sexy. The Grammy Award-winning singer made the night an intimate affair taking the stage in a solo performance with just a guitar, a keyboard and a…

Sommore has been making us laugh for more than two decades alone and as one-fourth of “The Queens of Comedy,” alongside sister comediennes Mo’Nique, Adele Givens and Laura Hayes. In addition to doing stand-up, she is also a writer, producer and entrepreneur. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, she currently makes her home in Miami and…

Fans were thrilled and excited about the Post Malone Runaway tour, which made a stop in Minnesota at the Xcel Energy Center for two sold-out shows on Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. DJ Enice warmed the crowd up with classic to current hip-hop hits. Tyla Yaweh, a newcomer to the industry who…

With a sold-out show Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Minnesota on Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2019, music icon Janet Jackson did not disappoint fans. She opened the 90-minute show with the hit songs “All Night” and “If,” and backed by six dancers and five band members, she kept the crowd on its feet the…

David and Tamela Mann are a dynamic duo in the music and entertainment industry. They were first introduced to the listening public by gospel great Kirk Franklin, but Mann became a household name through Tyler Perry’s stage plays, movies and TV shows. While they have received many awards and accolades, the Manns say their greatest…

DJ Name: Dj Dimples Name: Myah Mustafa Hometown: Miami, Florida Genre: Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Old School Venue: All of them DJ Dimples has been an increasing force in the entertainment industry. She is the quintessential definition of a Jill of all trades; as an ebullient entrepreneur, female entertainment mogul that is taking the industry by storm. Dimples is the…

Philip Bailey, a lead vocalist for arguably one of the most beloved musical groups in history, Earth, Wind & Fire, has been making music magic for more than 50 years. That phenomenal falsetto voice gave us hits like “September,” “Let’s Groove,” “Would You Mind” and “Reasons,” just to name a few. Bailey’s new solo project…

Comedienne Ashli Henderson was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she is best known for her ability to roast a crowd and for her brand of raw, authentic comedy. She first tried her hand at stand-up comedy during an open mic night at a local club in 2016. Since then, Henderson has opened for…

Mauri Friestleben is one of the top educators in Minnesota. She is deeply loved by the families and communities she serves. Friestleben was the principal at Lucy Laney Elementary for seven years and during her time there, she made a huge impact. The school that once was considered a failing school became north Minneapolis’ school…

DJ Shacia Payne is the daughter of legendary artist Stephen Marley, so music is in her DNA. As one of the opening acts for Stephen Marley, Payne prepares the crowd for a true reggae experience.

DJ Name: DJ Aktive Name: Maurice Deloach Hometown: Philadelphia Genre: Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop Venues: Touring Arenas DJ Aktive has become one of the most sought-after DJs in the industry. Spinning professionally for the past 18 years, the Philadelphia native has toured the world with some of the top artists in the music business. With an…

The high anticipation to watch Cardi B hit the stage at Target Center was evident as concertgoers started standing in line three hours before the 7 p.m. show on Saturday, July 27. This was Cardi’s first time performing in Minneapolis. She brought along icy girl Saweetie and Kevin Gates. Cardi is the first female hip-hop…

Khalid Donnel Robinson, who performs as just “Khalid,” is a five-time Grammy-nominated artist who is selling out shows in every city on his tour. His stop at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Tuesday, July 23, was a sold-out show. Fans showered him with an overwhelming round of applause when he hit…

The annual Rondo Days celebration honors the history of the Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota. Rondo was a well-established African American community in the mid-1960s that was split with the construction of Interstate 94. The daylong festival and community celebration is hosted by Rondo Avenue Inc., the organization dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately…

Chaka Khan and Michael McDonald have teamed up for a co-headlining tour for the summer. The tour made a stop in Minnesota at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. Before Khan hit the stage, she had a meet and greet with fans. Some fans brought in her old albums, dolls that they made for her and…

Stephen “Ragga” Marley, the eight-time Grammy Award winner, is back on the road again. His Babylon By Bus tour kicked off on July 5 and will visit 50 cities before concluding on Sept. 12. Just as his father, Bob Marley, did, Stephen Marley will bring the message of love and unity through the power of…

Aaron Dontez Yates, better known as Tech N9ne, was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where he currently resides. In his sound, you can hear funk, hip-hop, jazz and heavy metal. Tech is the co-founder of Strange Music Incorporated, which touts itself as the “No. 1 independent record label in the world.” Tech N9ne…