Category: Radio

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ralph McDaniels

If you’re a fan of music, more specifically Hip-Hop, Ralph McDaniels should be listed as one of your heroes. Every hip-hop artist was influenced by the work that Uncle Ralph (as he is affectionately known) has done over the 40 years he has been working in this fickle industry. No matter who you support or… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Ralph McDaniels

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Wes Jackson

Wes Jackson has been giving back to the community in admirable ways. He has over 25 years of experience as a leader, entrepreneur, innovator, creative, and executive in entertainment and academia. He’s currently president at BRIC Arts, located in Brooklyn, NY, and has been in this position since July 2022. Wes has been leading BRIC,… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Wes Jackson

Kool DJ Red Alert Honored With Statue In Harlem Commemorating 40 Years In Radio

Legendary hip-hop DJ, Kool DJ Red Alert, who is commemorating 40 years in radio, was honored with a statute in the place he grew up, Harlem, New York. The sculpture was unveiled on Friday, July 19, at Montefiore Square, West Harlem located at 138th Street and Broadway.   View this post on Instagram   A… Continue reading Kool DJ Red Alert Honored With Statue In Harlem Commemorating 40 Years In Radio

Superadio Partners With AfroZons Radio

Superadio and AfroZons Radio Bring the Sound of Afrobeats to National Syndication June 14, 2024 (New York, NY) – Superadio and Miles Ahead Broadcasting LLC, announces a distribution and advertising sales agreement for national syndication of the “AfroZons” radio show. The partnership sets a new broadcast standard as the first syndicated radio show to bring… Continue reading Superadio Partners With AfroZons Radio

Shannon Sharpe Signs Multiyear Deal With ESPN After Leaving FS1 Less Than A Year Ago

Less than a year after participating in his last episode of Undisputed on the FS1 network and becoming teary-eyed on set, NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe signed a multiyear deal with ESPN. After appearing on Undisputed with co-host, Skip Bayless for seven years, the last year being as contentious as could be, the Super… Continue reading Shannon Sharpe Signs Multiyear Deal With ESPN After Leaving FS1 Less Than A Year Ago

First All-Black-Led Sports Rap Station In The Country Debuts In Detroit

An all-Black-led sports rap radio station has just launched in the city of Detroit. According to CBS News, Rob Parker, a former sports anchor from Detroit, launched Sports Rap Radio on AM 1270 on June 4. It is the first and only Black-owned radio station featuring all Black hosts in the country. “[This is] history-making,”… Continue reading First All-Black-Led Sports Rap Station In The Country Debuts In Detroit

DJ Mister Cee’s Cause Of Death Revealed

The hip-hop world went into mourning after it was announced that DJ Mister Cee died on April 10. The 57-year-old’s family has revealed his cause of death according to AllHipHop. It was listed as a diabetes-related coronary artery and kidney disease as the cause of his death based on a report by the Medical Examiner… Continue reading DJ Mister Cee’s Cause Of Death Revealed

Flavor Flav Honors Legendary Female Emcees

The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place on Monday, April 1 in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre. Many celebrities came through but a t-shirt worn by Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav caught the attention of people on the yellow carpet as it sent a message to female artists. According to iHeart.com, William Jonathan Drayton Jr.,… Continue reading Flavor Flav Honors Legendary Female Emcees

Former Hot 97 Executive Sues Radio Station For Discrimination After Allegedly Being Told He Was ‘Too White For The Job’

An accusation of discrimination has been levied against hip-hop radio station, Hot 97 as a white former executive with the station says he was terminated for being “too white for the job.” According to The Daily Beast, former VP of digital operations at Hot 97, Stanley Pillman III, has filed a lawsuit at the New… Continue reading Former Hot 97 Executive Sues Radio Station For Discrimination After Allegedly Being Told He Was ‘Too White For The Job’

Ray J Apologizes To Monica After Proposing Joint Tour With Brandy

Ray J appeared on “The Breakfast Club” recently and mentioned that his older sister, Brandy, and fellow singer, Monica (the singers recorded the classic hit song, “The Boy Is Mine” in 1998) should tour together, which didn’t sit well with Monica. After blasting the “Wait A Minute” singer for speaking of something that she hasn’t… Continue reading Ray J Apologizes To Monica After Proposing Joint Tour With Brandy

Beyoncé Being Honored At The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Beyoncé to be Honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Airing Monday, April 1 on FOX Ludacris to Host and Perform at This Year’s Award Show Live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles NEW YORK- March 21, 2024- iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced that Beyoncé will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at… Continue reading Beyoncé Being Honored At The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Charlamagne Tha God Speaks About Radio Show Amid DJ Envy’s Possible Legal Drama

A lot has happened in a year for iHeart’s “The Breakfast Club.” One-time host, Angela Yee left and has her own midday radio show on Power 105 and DJ Envy is caught up in the scandals of his real estate partner, Cesar Pina. So, it has definitely raised questions about what direction the show is… Continue reading Charlamagne Tha God Speaks About Radio Show Amid DJ Envy’s Possible Legal Drama

Smokey Robinson to Launch SiriusXM Channel

SiriusXM announced today the launch of Smokey’s Soul Town, its exclusive new channel curated by legendary singer, songwriter and producer, Smokey Robinson. Playing Classic Soul, R&B and Motown from the 60s and 70s, Smokey’s Soul Town debuts today on SiriusXM channel 74 with exclusive commentary and insights from Smokey himself. The channel was announced as… Continue reading Smokey Robinson to Launch SiriusXM Channel

Tameka J. Takes ‘National Sounds of Gospel’ to KKVI 98.3FM Friendlee Radio

Influential Gospel Media Personality Tameka J. Extends Her “National Sounds of Gospel” Platform to KKVI 98.3FM Friendlee Radio   The Afternoon Show Will Be Added to the Premiere Networks That The National Sounds Of Gospel show already airs on. Greenville, TX – November 6, 2023– KKVI 98.3FM Friendlee Radio announced today that syndicated Radio/TV media… Continue reading Tameka J. Takes ‘National Sounds of Gospel’ to KKVI 98.3FM Friendlee Radio

Al B. Sure! Kicks Off Role as Houston Ambassador for the American Liver Foundation’s Liver Life Walk

VIRTUALLY ONE YEAR AFTER KNOCKING ON DEATH’S DOORSTEP, GLOBALLY CELEBRATED SINGER, SONGWRITER, PRODUCER, SOCIAL ACTIVIST & PODCAST HOST AL B. SURE! TO LEAD THE AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION’S HOUSTON “LIVER LIFE WALK” TO END LIVER DISEASE ON OCT 28, 2023, AT MACCREGOR PARK TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER IN HOUSTON   Al B. Sure! Launches National Advocacy Role as… Continue reading Al B. Sure! Kicks Off Role as Houston Ambassador for the American Liver Foundation’s Liver Life Walk

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