About Mir.I.am

One of the most diverse radio personalities in North Carolina, Mir.I.am does it all; from on air, to production, promotion, hosting, DJing, blogging, graphic design -- you name it, she\'s done it. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Mir.I.am, moved to NC to receive her BA from NC State. While at NC State, she was the creator and host of \"Real RNB Radio,\" on the campus radio station, 88.1FM WKNC, and it continues to be one of the most popular shows on the station.

She later joined forces with Radio One on K97.5 in 2013, as a On air host/ Board Op/ Producer, and has been a large part in the station being #1 across all demos.

One of the most charismatic and witty personalities in media, she\'s hosted everything from concerts (Floetry, The Foreign Exchange, Eric Bellinger, Ty Dolla $ign), to talent competitions, and festivals (Durm Hip-Hop Summit) at venues including The DPAC, Motorco and The Ritz. She has also hosted club events at The Bar, and Solas with Brian Dawson and Wade Banner.

In addition, Mir.I.am has hosted many events with her Alma Mater, NC State, including Packapalooza -- which had over 50,000 people in attendance.

With endorsements ranging from Ideal Image, to Chevy and the voice of imaging and commercials across all Radio One Raleigh stations (K97.5, 103.9, Foxy 107/104), she has become one of the most recognizable and distinctive voices on the airwaves.

Mir.I.am has also interviewed a bevy of your favorite artists including Whitney Houston, Ne-Yo, Marsha Ambrosias, The Foreign Exchange, Kem, King Mez, Arie Spears, and a host of local artists.

Giving back and community are very important to Mir.I.am and she has helped with a number of different charity events, including the TSW Turkey Drive, TIP-A-Jock for Breast Cancer Awareness, Kuts For Kids, to name a few.

You can hear Mir.I.am every weekend on \"Mir\'s Empire Radio\" and just about every time you hear a commercial break...

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Today on Carolina Waves Radio, DJ Wade Banner interviewed Durham emcees G Yamazawa and J. Gunn. The pair have a new single out, which has amassed millions of views called “North Cack.” Take a listen to the full interview below.

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Brooklyn born, Raleigh based emcee, Skziy, dropped by Carolina Waves Radio with Mir.I.am for an interview and to drop off his brand new catchy single, “4 the Gram.” Take a listen to the full interview and watch the video for “4 the Gram.”

Today on Carolina Lives Radio, we premiere the new one of NC-emcee, Ty Harriz, called “DOPE.” Take a listen to the track below. Interview with Mir.I.am:

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4th of July weekend is here and firework spectacles are taking place throughout the state. We’ve compiled a list of where you can go watch Fireworks throughout the Triangle. Take a look below and as always, be safe! July 4 Apex – The annual Olde Fashioned Fourth of July runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with […]

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