One woman’s seven-year journey to make Minneapolis ‘shine purple’
‘I couldn’t understand. Why does this city not want to say ‘thank you’ to Prince?’
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Why not Prince? One woman’s seven-year journey to make Minneapolis ‘shine purple’
‘No disrespect to Spot, but the Target dog has a bronze statue.’
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Purple party: Prince fans celebrate mural completion in downtown Mpls
Hundreds of Prince fans partied in celebration of the legend’s mural unveiling in downtown Minneapolis.
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Growing up with Prince: the makings of a superstar
In this installment, Charles Smith reflects on the origins of Prince’s legendary and iconic musical career.
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Growing up with Prince: the legend’s cousin reminisces about their younger years
There is likely no one still alive, except Prince’s sister Tyka, who knew him better or spent more time with him than his cousin Charles Smith.
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KMOJ is painting the airwaves purple
On April 21, the anniversary of Prince’s passing, KMOJ will feature the legend’s songs and mixes.
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Prince’s estate prohibits Morris Day from using ‘The Time’ name
‘So as of now, per the Prince Estate, I can no longer use Morris Day & The Time in any capacity,’ wrote Morris Day.
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Questlove discusses Prince, new film, during intimate screening at Paisley Park
The film screening and event featured a 30-minute Q&A session with the film’s director and a Prince-themed DJ set for VIP attendees.
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Prince’s ‘Welcome 2 America’ continues late icon’s socio-political musical legacy
Prince has always taken into account the world around him in his music.
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Legendary Mpls. producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis discuss new album, legacy
With no greater time than the present, the Minneapolis natives have unveiled their long-awaited debut to the delight of longtime fans.
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Former Prince bodyguard recalls memories in debut memoir
For Prince former bodyguard and bandmate Wally Safford reflects on the icon’s legacy and Detroit connection.
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New Prince doc sheds light on how North Mpls. riots in 1960s helped shape the icon
A new Prince documentary is set to premiere during one of the most tumultuous times in Minnesota history.
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Pioneer to Minneapolis Sound releases long-awaited solo album
Jellybean Johnson’s debut album ‘Get Experienced’ is a nine-song odyssey that crosses genres and expands on the richness of the Minneapolis Sound.
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Prince’s ‘Sign o’ The Times’: a timeless masterpiece
“In France, a skinny man died of a big disease with a little name/by chance his girlfriend came across a needle and soon she did the same…” That’s how one …
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‘If You See Me’ offers a remarkable glimpse into the Minneapolis sound
Veteran pop-funkster Pepé Willie teams up with accomplished author Tony Kiene to entertain music lovers, especially Prince fans, with the page-turning ‘If You See Me.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Cheesecake Funk
The late Prince’s endorsement helped launch the these decadent desserts.
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Top-rated Prince tribute scores with music lovers, garners Saturday replay
The ratings for CBS’ Prince tribute were strong enough for the network to replay the special on Saturday, April 25.
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‘Let’s Go Crazy’: Grammy tribute to Prince to air April 21
‘The Recording Academy’s Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute To Prince,’ will air on the fourth anniversary of the late legend’s passing.
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Former Prince mentor Pepé Willie shares memories of the late legend
Former Prince mentor Pepé Willie shared a colorful account of his time with the late legend.
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An early glimpse of genius: “Prince: Before the Rain” Exhibit opens Sept. 21
The new exhibit “Prince: Before the Rain” at the Minnesota History Center features the work of Beaulieu with images of the late icon from the late 1970s into the early 1980s charting his rise to superstardom.
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