Radio Facts

In radio, we are often moved by the final product on the airwaves that touch the listeners, and often we don’t get a chance to see the fresh faces that are making moves in the building, on and off the air. In this article, we want to highlight 10 people in radio that are Rising Stars and Future Radio Legends ... that you should know. Whether they become legends in radio or in the industry, time will tell but just know they are only scratching the surface of where they are going. [...]

Here's a vintage interview with industry vet and legend Rick Party. Enjoy Rick Party is a man I truly admire in the industry. He has left few stones unturned in his career and he continues to reach new highs and attempt to be better than he has ever been while many people his age appear to have lost their drive to thrive and have settled Rick goes the extra mile and takes great care of himself looking half his age and constantly reaching for the stars. [...]

"Radio is not about winging it. You truly have to have a personality. You truly have to know HOW to connect." We have noticed something that is greatly lacking in the few surviving and relevant industry trades: Spotlights. Radio Facts would like to lead the way by introducing you to some of the industry's stars. We will be featuring various fresh-faced talent from this point on. Please meet Toshamakia Acevedo. How long have you been in radio?Wow! Well, radio was kind of an accident. [...]

There are certainly exceptions to every unspoken rule but all we ask is that you just be CONSIDER these things the next time you go to Starbucks. 1. Call someone on the cell phone to see what they want when it's your turn in line. Do that BEFORE your turn. 2. Bring your UNRULY children to HANG OUT in Starbucks. Consider... Most adults go to Starbucks to get AWAY from their children. 3. Apply your makeup in the only bathroom Now you can be proud that the three people waiting in line have kidney damage. 4. [...]

We already gave you ten songwriters that should be getting a good check but now it's time to explore a few of the great music producers in the game that should be receiving a nice publishing check. There are so many ways to do a production deal so we really don't know how these producers are getting paid but we do know their publishing checks should be on point based on their collaborations and placements. With that being said, let's get it! 10. [...]

1. New Edition Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph, and Johnny, collectively known as New Edition is definitely one of the best groups to ever hit the stage. If you haven't seen them on tour, I highly recommend you attend one of their shows. Although they were relevant just as much in the '80s as they were in the '90s, NE found new adulthood fame once they added Johnny Gill to the group and Bobby left the group.As a testament to their talent, Ralph was able to have a solo career and Bobby Brown had an explosive solo career. [...]