Chaz Kangas
Editor in Chief and Host at KZGO Radio
Contributing Writer at Los Angeles Times
On-Air for @TheCurrent, writer @latimes & @bringmethenews, SPEAK MPLS broadcast manager, MC, Childish Gambino's 'My Hoodie,' Fmr: @NYTimes @Complex He/Him
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Dec 4, 2024 |
thecurrent.org | Chaz Kangas
The end of the year is upon us, and it's time to reflect on your favorite music of 2024! Here are Chaz Kangas’ favorite songs of the year. Once you've made your own list, vote in The Current's Top 89 poll by December 19, and we'll count down your Top 89 of 2024 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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Nov 20, 2024 |
latimes.com | Chaz Kangas
Hip-hop fans around the world were shocked this week to hear the sad news that one of California’s all-time great rap innovators, Saafir, died Tuesday morning. As reported in an Instagram post from longtime friend and collaborator Xzibit, Saafir “The Saucy Nomad” passed away surrounded by loved ones. He was 54.
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Jul 26, 2024 |
bringmethenews.com | Chaz Kangas
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Purple Rain's 40th anniversary. This Saturday marks four decades since The Purple One stormed the silver screen with one of Minnesota's all-time greatest cultural exports. Although it being Hollywood, a chunk of the movie was filmed in California, there still remains the majority of what we see onscreen filmed in unmistakably Minnesotan locations - many of which are still there.
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May 22, 2024 |
latimes.com | Chaz Kangas
From the arcades to the handhelds, mobile phones to home consoles, absolutely nothing could prepare the video game world for the unrivaled experience that is 1993’s “Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties” — a critically maligned game which, after a quiet rerelease last spring, is now getting a special edition rerelease on the long-defunct ’90s video game system Panasonic 3DO.
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May 15, 2024 |
thecurrent.org | Chaz Kangas
The ground is still shaking from the aftershocks of one of the most historic weeks in hip-hop. Arguably the two biggest stars in the genre and culture, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, released heated, pointed songs about each other, holding the music world’s attention in a vice grip. Like 2Pac and Biggie, Jay-Z and Nas, and even Kool Moe Dee and Busy Bee before them, this was an epic clash. And it’s a conflict that has been over a decade in the making.
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RT @Chazraps: Monday night #WWERaw comes to the @TargetCenterMN and it was great speaking with @otiswwe about a number of topics, including…
Monday night #WWERaw comes to the @TargetCenterMN and it was great speaking with @otiswwe about a number of topics, including this moment where he showed me his 'Halloween 2' mug and love for the classic horror sequel! Full interview - https://t.co/z7o72x4sLi https://t.co/E8l5Q2THNv
Hey @VinegarSyndrome you have the wrong director listed on the website for 'Louder Than You Think.' It was directed by Jed I Rosenberg - https://t.co/hjfNgqrnwP
