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Radio Facts: "...with the people who say that I’m “difficult to work with,” I want you to look at where they are, and look at where I am."Originally published Dec 17, 2017Rickey Smiley is an incredibly entertaining comedian and radio host. He's been doing his syndicated radio show for 12 years now but he continues to supplement or leverage his radio career while continuing to do sold out weekend comedy shows. [...]

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. [...]

CLINTON KANE RELEASES NEW SONG “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else”Today, rising singer/songwriter Clinton Kane has released his latest song “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else” – listen HERE. Inspired by recent events, Clinton wrote the song while self-isolating in Amsterdam. Clinton also shared a lyric video to accompany the track – watch HERE. In speaking about “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else,” Clinton says: “This song was inspired by everything that’s going on right now. [...]

Lucky Daye has only scratched the surface of where he is going in music. He’s an R&B crooner with a unique style that has already opened the door for him to work with Babyface and Earth, Wind & Fire. We got a chance to talk to him about his music and to get to know him better. photo credit Mark Peaced Radio Facts: Lucky, how's it going, man? You doing all right? Lucky Daye: Oh yeah, I'm good. I'm good. [...]

What has Frank Ski not done? Radio Host, Journalist, Music Producer, Deejay, Restauranteur, Motivational Speaker & Philanthropist, and more, Frank Ski  has truly done it all. He is sort of like industry gumbo – full of flavor, classic, fulfilling, and cultured. Jasmine Sanders, in only the way she can, uncovers the many layers of Frank Ski. From radio, music deals, to his children's foundation, Frank Ski is a force in the industry and beyond. Just when you think Frank Ski will go left, he pivots and then goes right toward God's plan according to the media juggernaut. [...]

By Kevin Ross and Coka-Lani Kimbrough When it comes to the radio industry, there are often hidden gems in the process of being shining stars. We want to show our appreciation for them and let them know that we see you. In the coming years, they will be tomorrow's great industry leaders in various capacities, and they have only scratched the surface of where they are headed. KUDOS, and thanks for the work that you put in. DJ LOUIE V - 105.3 THE BEAT ATLANTA - iHeartRadio Vladimir “DJ Loui Vee” Scott is one to watch. [...]

10 Revolutionary Songs That Speak to the World Changer in All of Us The written word is powerful and some may say that the spoken word is even more powerful but when you put powerful words to melody there is no denying the impact a song can have. In an era where twerking has become a verb, people want to be fresh as hell if the feds are watching, and gold is all in someone's chain, it's great to look back on songs that had some possible life changing content. [...]

When it comes to Black Male Stigmas, in all fairness, let's start off by saying we are not completely innocent all the time, like anyone else isn't. ... but if you are a black man then you know that every day that a black man leaves his home he is confronted with some kind of stigma by the end of the day. Even if it does not directly affect him he is often a witness to it on another black man. [...]

#1 His Leadership President Obama is an EXCELLENT leader and he has followed his 2008 promises as closely as he could with a few exceptions that involved depending on the Republican House who have absolutely refused to work with him in the hopes that he would be a one-term president. Obama is a leader for the majority instead of just one class of people and his intent is to make America a great place for ALL, Republican presidents have consistently fallen short in this area. [...]

Songwriters know that you often hear people say songwriting is where the money is in the music industry. That is true is a sense but producing can be even better depending on your deal. No matter what you do, make sure that publishing is right. [...]

 DISCLAIMER: Radio Facts and our affiliates had NOTHING to do with the voting. Please see the rules that we posted below: Vote for 2012 Radio Facts Top 20 Urban and Urban AC Programmers Radio Facts , the leading Black industry trade that actually cares about Black radio is hosting the first annual ORIGINAL contest to celebrate the outstanding contributions of Black and Black AC programmers. We are proud to, once again, be FIRST in creative ways to lead the Black industry. [...]

Written By Darryl LittletonOn January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris will be sworn in as Vice-President of the United States.  One day the fact she’s a woman will not even move the Richter scale, but right now this news is monumental.   She is the first woman in America’s 244-year history to hold this title.  Not only is it a demolition of the glass ceiling for women, but in Harris’ case it means so much more.