KMOJ-FM
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| Broadcast area | Minneapolis-St. Paul |
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| Branding | 89.9 KMOJ |
| Slogan | The People's Station |
| Frequency | 89.9 MHz (also on HD Radio) |
| First air date | September 15, 1978 |
| Format |
Community radio Urban contemporary Mainstream urban HD2: Hip hop "The Ice" HD3: KVSC simulcast |
| ERP | 6,200 watts |
| HAAT | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Class | C3 |
| Facility ID | 14679 |
| Callsign meaning | Derived from umoja (Swahili for unity) |
| Owner | Center for Communication and Development |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | kmojfm.com |
KMOJ, 89.9 FM, is a community-oriented station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota airing a predominantly urban adult contemporary format. Currently, KMOJ's studios are located on West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis, while its transmitter is located in Arden Hills.
KMOJ features soul, blues, gospel, reggae, jazz, hip-hop, spoken word, and talk shows aimed at African American listeners. It is owned and operated by the non-profit Center for Communications and Development ("CCD"), located on Minneapolis' north side. KMOJ is a member of Minnesota's Independent Public Radio network. The station is musically directed by Chris Styles and the Senior Producer is Dalia Taha. The station features several DJs including Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings (Hosts of The Morning Show), "Glamlife Kim" Holifield (Host of Middays), Walter "Q Bear" Banks Jr. (Hosts of Afternoon Drive Time), "NI" Nigel Sideen and BDotCroc (Hosts of Tite At Nite) Caddy "The Prince of Darkness" (Host of the Original Quiet Storm) RAS Bongo Jerry (Host of Cool Running), DJ Divine and Nikki Love (Hosts of Classic Hop-Hop), William "Bake Show" Baker (Host of The Weekend Groove), Smoke Dee and DJ Dan Speak (Hosts of The Throwback Throwdown), Chaz Millionaire (Host of Jazz Reflections) and Ray Richardson (Host of Back in the Day). Other DJ contributors include DJ Boogie, DJ Fundraiser, and of course long-time Gospel favorite Kimuel Hailey. KMOJ also airs community important talk shows from 6–7:00 pm Mondays through Fridays. The Professor Mahmoud El-Kati can be heard every Tuesday at 6:30 with his show "Reflections and Connections", Nneka Morgan with her show "Financial Fitness" Wednesdays at 6pm, The "QUEEN" of the Village Lissa L. Jones and her Urban Agenda every Thursday at 6pm and "African Roots" with Charles Dennis Saturday mornings at 9am. Other shows include "It's Your Health", "Know Your Options" and "Voices".
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