Syndication One Expands Nationally Syndicated Programming with Debut of CoCo Brother Live
SYNDICATION ONE EXPANDS ITS NATIONALLY SYNDICATED PROGRAMMING WITH THE DEBUT OF COCO BROTHER LIVE — Acclaimed radio and television personality Corey “CoCo Brother” Condrey to host new daily radio show beginning tomorrow.

Syndication One announces the launch of CoCo Brother Live, a weeknight inspirational program that will air beginning this Friday, April 10th, from 7pm-11pm EST. The new program hosted by Corey “CoCo Brother” Condrey, who is currently the host of the nationally syndicated weekend radio show The Spirit and BET’s Sunday gospel music video show Lift Every Voice, will combine a unique brand of entertainment, music, testimonials, and inspirational content. The weeknight radio show will be based in Atlanta, broadcasting on WPZE Praise 102.5 FM, and will also initially air on many of Radio One’s inspirational stations in the following markets: Houston, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Raleigh, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Richmond.
“CoCo Brother is a lightning rod on the radio who can electrify, inspire, and entertain like only a chosen few. He has been recently as high as number one in the entire Atlanta market with females at night and he’s currently #2 with women 18 plus in the most recent PPM survey. Needless to say, he significantly outperforms the radio station and we are confident that he will do the same at inspirational stations all across the country,” says Gary Bernstein, President of Programming, Syndication One.
Guests for the debut broadcast of CoCo Brother Live on Friday will include Tye Tribbett, Hezekiah Walker, Bishop Eddie Long, Byron Cage, Dottie Peoples, Vanessa Bell Calloway and others.
“It has always been my mission to save souls and be that bridge to bring the whole family together. I am grateful to Radio One and Syndication One for giving me the opportunity to touch millions of lives every day. Let’s just say we can do great positive radio and achieve great things while still serving Jesus Christ,” says Condrey.
Some of the special segments on CoCo Brother Live will include The Battle, which will showcase two chart-topping songs where listeners will vote for their favorite; The Exodus Mix, a fifteen-minute inspirational segment that will include hits from top-named gospel artists; Stand and Take Authority, a part of the broadcast that takes an encouraging word from either an artist or inspirational leader; and I-Pray, the part of the broadcast that will give listeners the opportunity to call in and pray for each other.
CoCo Brother Live is a natural extension of his successful weekend program called “The Spirit” which airs in many major markets including Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Detroit, and soon to be announced New York City.
About CoCo Brother
CoCo Brother’s success derived from small beginnings, bringing him from being homeless to hosting and leading defining movements for change with hip-hop and now also gospel communities. He has been recognized as the driving force for making Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 #1 with 18-34 year olds for the first time. CoCo Brother is also responsible for beating the legendary WPGC at night while he was a major personality on the secular side. CoCo Brother has made numerous television appearances on BET, MTV, CNN, CNN International, and UPN and has been featured in Vibe, Source, Essence, JET, and Hope Today magazines. CoCo Brother was even featured in Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in this country.


86 comments
please pray for me and my family that we get closeto god and close to each other.
Hell’o there my name is Iris Boone i am in need of a job my back is against the wall so please keep me in your prayers thank you
My prayer request is for a young man name brian, who is having surgery today and needs prayer for his recovery
Hi co-co my name is janie i’m in need of prayer because im married but is not happy my husband tell his family everything that goes on in my house and he got his family thinking that my kids are the reason for him going to the hospital he got them thinking that my kids beating him up and i don’t know what to do his neice told somebody that if anything happens to her uncle she is coming for me so please pray for me and my kids that we get streigthes to get through this cause i can’t do this nomore im 34yrs old and he is 51 and i have 6 kids 17,16,14,13,10and 9
This was a terrible business move!!! Rickey and crew we will miss You!!!!
You gotta be freaking kissing me???? Nobody wants to hear Veda Loca loud butt in the mornings. Oh and she’s not funny. Guess it’ll be Steve Harvey now ✌????✌????✌????✌????
Ricky Smiley stay(ed) woke. They don’t him spreading that.
No no no Trash #throw the whole station away
Did it have anything to do with Ricky talking about racism/white supremacy and its damaging effects on a YouTube video about two weeks ago?
I need my wake calls in the morning to get me going… I knew I wasn’t trippen this morning… Who the hell is mark??? Trash.
I think this is a horrible decision, I’m going to miss Rickey and the morning team.. but I will continue to stay woke in what’s going on around me, you may have taken Rickey away but you can’t take away our #TRUTH!!
Come back Rickey!!
We don’t want you to go. You h have a big fan base in Dallas. Why would they be do this. We love you
Guess I’ll have to get use to 104 !!!! No way I’m I️ gonna listen to Veta…. No Class !!… No Filter !!
97.9 I’m out !!
Her mouth is too vulgar for radio, I don’t listen to her in the afternoons so I definitely won’t be listening in the morning. Thank God for online streaming I’ll catch Ricky one way or another.
This is unfortunate. Guess I need to find another morning show. I like Veta, but not in the morning. It’s too early in the morning for her shenanigans.
I thank God for allowing you to have time with us in Dallas, you will be surely be missed. But it come a time when it’s time to complete another test that God has in store for you. Keep it pushing and stay lifted in god and you will always succeed.
I can’t believe this, this was not due to ratings. Everyone I know in Dallas listens to you. This is messed up.
Stupid, stupid, Stupid!!!!!!!!!!!
No !!!!!!!!!!! Bye Rickey.Headcrack, Brat,Gray with da tea and Ms. Juicy Baby. I looked forward to waking up listing to your morning show.. Dam Dam Dam. ..What the french toast is going on..
Now I see how Cleveland fans felt when LeBron left the first time. 97.9 You won’t be able to replace Rickey Smiley.
Veta Koo but idk about a whole morning show.. Ricky, head crack and Gary was the shit.. head crack funny af.. I loved his energy in the AM!
I am so mad! Rickey Smiley show was very smart, spiritual, and funny. They kept the urban community informed and enlightened on the important issues going on. Gary with the tea was my favorite with his wittiness and Head Crack was so intelligent. I still haven’t gotten over Nannette Lee from K104 leaving years ago and now this…smh I guess his show was too real for the radio. What a shame.
This was a horrible decision! I love Ricky and the team! Veda in the morning is a definitely NO her mouth is too bad!!!
Listen – i love Vida – But Rickey Smiley was WHY awe listened to ONLY 97.9 the beat in the morning. Bad movie radio one – y’all are about to lose a ton of loyal listeners… damn shame – bye Rickey, Headcrack, Brat, RockT & Juicy…. y’all will be SO MISSED!!
I have no idea what I’m going to listen to in the mornings. Rickey Smiley show brought laughter, spritual, and very informative information which was exactly what I needed in the mornings. My day could start out bad and turn 97.9 and there is Rickey with the gospel and Pastor Rush who will give an uplifting speech… I hate this and ya’ll have screwed yourselves with this decision 97.9 the beat
I hope ALL these comments are also on the actual station’s website………..
LAWD JESUS WHY???? RICKEY SMILEY PLEASE COME BACK! WRONG BUSINESS DECISION EVER!! I MOST DEFINITELY WANT BE LISTENING ANYMORE! VEDA LOCA WERKS MY NERVES WITH THOSE COMMERCIALS NOW A MORNING SHOW..