Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Former Urban/KMOJ DJ Killed After Police Taser Him

Originally posted December 10, 2008 – At press time, it's not known what caused the death of Quincy Smith, 24, who was involved in a reported domestic assault in early Tuesday. Five officers were later put on leave.Authorities are investigating what caused the death of a domestic assault suspect and former radio DJ in Minneapolis Tuesday after he fought with police and was shot with a Taser. Quincy Smith, 24, of Minneapolis, who died early Tuesday after the confrontation with police, worked at the north Minneapolis Radio Station KMOJ Radio for less than two years, the Radio Station said. [...]

Jemelle Hill Tells Cari Champion the Moment She Knew She Was a Black Woman Working in a White Man’s World

I'm pretty sure now most people know who close Jemelle Hill and Cari Champion are. Both women left the world of ESPN to bet...

Amanda Seales: Whiteness is Nothing to be Proud Of

Fresh off hosting the virtual version of the 2020 BET Awards, Amanda Seales is still out here being her best unapologetic Black self. In...

HT’s Willard Named 2017-18 ‘Athletic Trainer of the Year’

WACO, Texas — The Red River Athletic Conference of Waco, Texas has named Heather Willard its 2017-18 Athletic Trainer of the Year.  Willard serves...

COX MEDIA GROUP ATLANTA APPOINTS CHRIS CENTORE APD for WALR

COX MEDIA GROUP ATLANTA APPOINTS CHRIS CENTORE ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND NEW AFTERNOON DRIVE HOST FOR B98.5 Cox Media Group Atlanta names Chris Centore as Assistant Program Director for WALR, WSB-FM and WSRV, effective immediately. Centore will also host the afternoon drive on B98.5 (WSB-FM/Atlanta), weekdays from 2 to 7 p.m.“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the CMGA team,” says Chris Eagan, senior director of operations of Cox Media Group Atlanta. [...]

CRAFT SYNDICATE POWERED BY DUTCH MASTERS PRESENTS “THE NEXT GREAT PRODUCER”

rfocus.org(Atlanta, GA) Craft Syndicate a program fueled and funded by Dutch Masters, collaborated with Atlanta legend Don Cannon to find the next great producer. Craft Syndicate powered by Dutch Masters winner Koji The Bandit will celebrate his mentorship and launch his collab track with Lil Durk alongside a cast of celebs, industry icons, and media in the home of Atlanta royalty Outkast and Organized Noize at Stankonia Studios. 


On July 24, producer Koji The Bandit will make his grand entrance into the world of high-powered producing as Lil Durk performs the track he and Don Cannon co-produced, “No Fear.” The event also presents an opportunity for Koji The Bandit to connect Craft Syndicate by Dutch Masters’ iconic judges that helped select him: DJ Mars, KP Prather, and OG Parker.

KOJI THE BANDIT has been crafting sounds for local artists as well as regional artists throughout the South, including No Suh Foster, Lil Nardy, RaRa and Eugenius.

The Craft Syndicate powered by Dutch Masters event will be hosted by Rapper and “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” star Yung Joc along with a special toast from producing legends, Organized Noize. The night will consist of Atlanta’s top celebs and influencers, a celebrity Step and Repeat, passed hors d'eouvres and spirits, amazing performances by the Coalition DJ's, charting MC’s Money Man, Joe Gifted, Peewee Longway, Lil Nuke and the debut and performance of the collab piece from Koji The Bandit and Don Cannon “No Fear” featuring Lil Durk.

WHY: To celebrate Craft Syndicate winner Koji The Bandit’s collaboration with Don Cannon and Lil Durk

New York Market Radio Association Releases Third Quarter State of the Market Report

The Industry Dot Biz: nymrad_artworkq2New York Market Radio Association (NYMRAD) has released the Third Quarter State of the New York Market Report. The comprehensive analysis of the New York marketplace is designed to help advertisers understand Radio's impact on consumers and its prominent role in the local advertising landscape. The extensive report assesses the New York area economy, including business drivers, and provides up-to-date consumer research on music consumption, radio usage, and more."In third quarter, retailers effectively used radio leading up to the holiday shopping season," says Deborah Beagan, Executive Director of NYMRAD. "Radio has always done a terrific job of reaching people on the go, and is a huge benefit for influencing consumers closest to their point of purchase."The NYMRAD State of the Market Report provides specific business trends as well as local information from a variety of sources including Nielsen Audio, Miller Kaplan Arase, Labor Statistics for the New York City Region, Crain's New York Businesses, "Infinite Dial," RetailMeNot and many more.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT