Nate Quick’s Untimely Death Shows Listener’s Interest in DJs
For many years, urban radio has tried desperately to claim the music as the star of the station… I think this came about via constipated...
Al Bell on the Music Industry
AS the peacock-blue Cadillac with the gold trim and fur lining spun on a giant turntable in the Stax Museum of American Soul Music here,...
Soul Music’s Comeback: K’Jon and Maxwell Lead
I agree, the music industry is in dire need of some SOUL and while this reporter gives credit to both K’Jon and Maxwell, he failed...
Clear Channel to Donate Stations for Minority Ownership
Clear Channel Radio will donate a number of AM station to the council through the MMTC-Clear Channel Ownership Diversity Initiative. Initially, Clear Channel Radio plans...
Urban Industry’s 1st Social Network: RFSN
1. You never know where you will be tomorrow. Networking is paramount but opportunities are limited in today’s industry. RFSN is the first urban industry...
Maxwell Scores Second Consecutive #1 Album Debut
Modern R&B and soul master Maxwell is entering the Billboard Top 200 at #1 this week with his long-awaited fourth studio album, BLACKsummers’night, one of...
Can We Do Better Than Joyner and Harvey?
As I watch Tom Joyner try to get his show back on in Chicago, I ask myself one question... have we truly forgotten how to...
Gamble and Huff Honored in Jersey (pics)
This is a generation before mines so I don’t know much about these guys except that they helped to create one of the best eras...
GIG Alert: Music Choice Has a Position Open
Join Music Choice – the #1 On Demand Video Network that is revolutionizing how consumers watch music videos!  Music Choice is the #1 multi-platform...
Carol Blackman Gets FT Stripes at Majic 107.5
Radio One AC Majic 107.5/97.5/Atlanta has just made a brilliant move by incorporating vet Radio DJ, Carol Blackmon, to middays. I’ve been in the industry...
Urban Radio: Cutting Salaries to Pay Performance Tax?
As you know the debate rages on about the Performance Tax paid to artists for radio using their music. Are you willing as a radio...
Ginuwine and Bow Wow Visit Kris Kelley at WGCI (pic)
Bow Wow - SoSoDef/Sony MusicKris Kelley PD, WGCIGinuwine - Notifi/Kedar/Asylum/WBKenard Carter MD WGCI...
Trick Daddy States he has Lupus
During a Rickey Smiley morning show this morning, rapper Trick Daddy revealed he is dealing with a major health issue. The rapper revealed he has...
HOMEGOING SERVICES: Kevin Weekes
CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR KEVIN M. WEEKESHOMEGOING SERVICES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:WAKE: 7-9PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009GREGORY B. LEVETT AND SONS914 SCENIC HWY.LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045770-338-5558ATLANTA...
OH NO: Keyshia Cole’s Sister Neffie Expecting Again
I might be the only person in the black community that has not watched Keyshia’s show but just heard from Jamie that Keyshia’s sister is...
Jim Jones Cusses out Hotel Clerk Over Declined Card
Lesson for new record executives like Jim Jones who has been appointed to a VP position at Koch… Have one of the 300 dudes you...
Kandi Burruss on Fiancé & Record Label Comeback
Our friends over at Sister 2 Sister magazine got an exclusive on former Xscape and new Atl Housewife member Kand i Burruss. Bravo has picked...
Newspapers and Magazines Decline as Blogs Rise
After looking at this video of the Rocky Mountain News shutting its doors in Denver, I fail to have any sympathy for them, I don’t...
Music industry still not thrilled with iTunes control –
Music industry still not thrilled with iTunes control Read more: Radio Facts Legacy 30th Anniversary Issue. Even though Phil Schiller announced that Apple negotiated to...
Radio One Philadelphia’s Second Annual Music & Entertainment Conference
On Sunday, March 15, 2009 the Philadelphia Marriott located at 12th & Market Street will play host to Radio One Philadelphia whose stations include WPHI,...