Category: URBAN
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A Multi-Billion Dollar Social Club? A Deeper Exploration of The Black Church
Several readers have pointed out that the black mega churches have been very silent during the Covid pandemic. By Guest Blogger: Roosevelt “Arje” Jackson The Industry Dot Biz – Originally posted October 8, 2013 EDITOR’S NOTE: Guest blogger submissions may or may not be the opinion of The Industry Dot Biz or its editors. We…
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Vintage Black Radio DJs
The Industry Dot Biz: WOW, NOBODY guessed who these people are. We don’t know our urban radio history anymore… too bad. Well here it is, this is who they are… Martha Jean the Queen Martha Jean “The Queen” Steinberg (September 9, 1930 – January 29, 2000) was an influential African-American radio broadcaster and later was…
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Why is #NoNotoriety only used for whites?
In light of the horrific recent mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, Dayton, Ohio and the Garlic festival in Northern California the same sequence of events have been playing out. Nightmarish video clips are released and people are running and screaming for their lives, condolences flood in from politicians, the media eventually dies down its…
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Angela Bassett Speaks on Bobbi Kristina's Dismay Surrounding Whitney Houston Film
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Da Brat Talks Giving Female Emcees a New Platform
The Industry Dot Biz: Dish Nation had Da Brat in studio with the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. She dished on everything from the divorce between Nick Cannon and her close friend Mariah Carey, performing at the Soul Train Music Awards, her influences, her new mixtape, and her new reality show geared towards reuniting original female…
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KRNB Radio DJ Signs Multi-year Deal
The Industry Dot Biz: KRNB (Smooth R&B 105.7) Brand Manager and Program Director Kevin Gardner announced today that Midday Radio DJ, KJ, has signed on the dotted line for 2 more fun-filled years. Gardner commented, “KJ is a passionate multi-platform personality and a social media savvy entertainer who easily turns listeners and clients into friends…
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Carter Broadcast Group Takes Major Stand Against Violence
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T.I. Discusses the Connection Between Pharrell's Wedding and His New Label
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Urban Radio Music Conference Ready to Takeover Atlanta
The Industry Dot Biz: SUMC Conference Co-Chairs Tony Baraka & Marq Dean are putting the final touches of their aggressive marketing campaign promoting the 10th Annual SUMC. According to SUMC Co- Conference Chairman Tony Baraka, “We have re-branded the Southeast Urban Music Conference to the SUMC Urban Radio & Music Conference the move reflects the…
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Erotica Queen Entices KRNB Listeners
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Omar Epps Talks Black Actors Migrating to Television
The Industry Dot Biz: Omar Epps came by The Ryan Cameron Morning Show at V-103 to talk about his current success. The actor talked with Ryan Cameron and Wanda Smith about his role on Resurrection, his growth throughout his career, and whether or not he wants his kids to follow in his footsteps. Check out…
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Jagged Edge Puts the Smooth Back in R&B
The Industry Dot Biz: [caption id="attachment_143482" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Jagged Edge & KRNB’s PM Drive Antoine Davis[/caption] “Where the Party At?” – Jagged Edge was in DFW last week for a Smooth Nite Out with 105.7. Listeners sang along to jams like Promise, Let’s Get Married & I Gotta Be. Upcoming “Nites” include Marsha Ambrosius, Babyface…
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You've Never Seen Elle Varner Like This Before
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NY Urban Radio Show Expands, Adds New Market
Last week, nationally renowned radio personality, Lenny Green, launched his show, The Quiet Storm With Lenny Green, currently airing on its flagship station, NYC’s WBLS, on WTTH-96.1 “The Touch” in Atlantic City, New Jersey. As a part of WTTH’s kick off for the Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) ‘s live event, Equity Communications, owner of…
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Michael Baisden "Needs a Job"
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