Radio Facts

Michael Baisden "Best Return of the Year" “ I produced my social media page in the same way I did the radio show, and the audience responded.” Michael Baisden is one of the most compelling, dedicated, and entertaining people on the air. He took a break from radio for four years. I have seen many people sit back and wait for another opportunity, but I was extremely impressed with how Michael grabbed the bull by the horns and kept his social media accounts entertaining and active. [...]

Marzz is one of 2022's Artists To Watch according to Billboard and is only just beginning on her musical journey. Up and coming singer, Marzz is one of 2022's 'Artists to Watch, and has already caught the attention of one super-producer, by the name of, Timbaland. We got a chance to sit down and talk with her about how Timbaland came in contact with her, artists she's looked up to, and much more. Marzz Interview Quincy: Where are you at right now? Marzz: I’m at home! Quincy: You’re at home, back in Kentucky? Marzz: Yes sir! Quincy: Ok. [...]

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. [...]

Isaac Hayes III has made a name for himself in the tech world. He has a brilliant plan to build his empire like Facebook and Instagram by giving users their own platform within a platform for users to garner subscribers. It's called Fanbase. He's just raised 6 million in seed capital to get it off the ground. Here he gives us a little more information about his new venture. Isaac Hayes III Kevin Ross: I want to talk to you from an entrepreneur perspective. [...]

Some view him as one of the hardest working men in showbiz but he would tell you he is trying to be the smartest working man in showbiz.  Nick Cannon’s emerging empire is undeniably a testament to his unmatched work ethic, immense talent, awe-inspiring personality, and amazing business acumen.  The actor, comedian, rapper, director, writer, producer, and television host is now a number one rated radio host as well. [...]

Icon, legend, visionary, entrepreneur, leader, and royalty are just a few words that come to mind when describing the. incomparable Cathy Hughes. There can’t be a single soul in the radio or the media that doesn’t know her name. As the first Black woman to own and operate a publicly-traded company, Cathy Hughes is Urban One. She is the standard in the radio industry and to see what she has accomplished in television as well is a testament to her faith, knowledge, drive, and focus. [...]

We'd like to congratulate Don Lemon on his new gig as a commentator on the Tom Joyner morning show. The show has seen several changes over the years and its a great thing to bring someone in like Don in who the black community doesn't quite know how to take. He comes in as an open book, being very transparent about who he is: an unapologetic, professional, highly respected, successful openly gay black man who lives life on his own terms. He is extremely courageous and an anomaly by all entertainment industry standards. [...]

By Darryl Littleton and Kevin Ross When I worked in Radio, every year we had to play Christmas music for six weeks. These days, I could really do without Christmas music because of me playing the songs back to back for 6 hour shifts. It was pure punishment (lol) but here is one thing I can tell you for sure. These are the songs black listeners would request the MOST each time. These are without question the top 10 black Christmas songs of all time. [...]

1. Planning for Retirement 49% The number one concern. It's never too late. Get a financial advisor, bookkeeper and accountant to look at your finances.   2. Improving Health 40% Something that we have to make the effort to work on every day.  3. Job Security 32% Is any job secure even when you are young?   4. Finding ways to Help Others 28% We get to the point when we get older to give back when we think about all that we have been given and how blessed we are. [...]

Songwriters tend to be clever individuals and the power of the metaphor is used often in every genre of music. But there are a few artists/songwriters that take the concept of the metaphor to another level when their entire song is a metaphor for something else. Here are 7 songs that definitely stand up to the metaphor challenge. Buddy - De La Soul "Buddy" is the third single released by De La Soul from their album 3 Feet High and Rising. [...]

(Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Park MGM) Top 90s Love Songs by Black Female Singers What was it about the 90's love songs that made music so dope? Was it the producers, the songwriters, the artists, or the collaborative efforts of all parties involved? Whatever it was, some great songs came out of the classic era where R&B thrived and hip-hop ruled. While the men did their thing, the ladies slayed love song after love song that went on to top the charts. [...]