If you were to pick the 10 hottest stations in the country sans the middleman, we no like middlemen, who would YOU pick, based on execution, programming, community presence and production? This is our list from a decade ago.. who do we need to add, subtract or move up?
Top Radio Stations
WVEE – Atlanta, GA
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Dial Position: 103.3 FM
WGCI – Chicago, IL
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Dial Position: 107.5 FM
History: Broadcasting since 1981, WGCI (We Got Chicago Information) is a leader in urban contemporary music, promoting local artists and community issues.
WUSL – Philadelphia, PA
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dial Position: 98.9 FM
KPRS – Kansas City, MO
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Dial Position: 103.3 FM
WJBT – Jacksonville, FL
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Dial Position: 93.3 FM
WOWI – Norfolk, VA
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Dial Position: 102.9 FM
History: On air since 1989, WOWI (“103 Jamz”) focuses on urban adult contemporary music while addressing local community issues.
WDKX – Rochester, NY
Location: Rochester, New York
Dial Position: 103.9 FM
History: Since 1974, WDKX has been a vital voice for the African American community in Rochester, providing music and advocacy.
WERQ – Baltimore, MD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Dial Position: 92.3 FM
History: Known as “92Q,” WERQ has been promoting urban contemporary music since 1985, showcasing local talent and community events.
WPEG – Charlotte, NC
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Dial Position: 97.9 FM
History: “Power 98” has been a major player in Charlotte’s urban radio landscape since 1983, focusing on hip-hop and community engagement.
WBLK – Buffalo, NY
Location: Buffalo, New York
Dial Position: 93.7 FM
WJMI – Jackson, MS
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Dial Position: 99.7 FM
History: Serving the Jackson area since the early 1990s, WJMI focuses on urban contemporary
