2012 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced
The 2012 NAB Marconi Radio Awards finalists include urban stations WBLS-FM New York and others competing for excellence in broadcasting honors....
Tag : urban music
R Kelly is “Feeling Single”
R Kelly releases new track titled 'Feeling Single' amid ongoing legal battles. The R&B singer continues making music despite controversies....
KJLH Presents: Beat of the Streets – July 9th
KJLH radio station launches new web series 'Beat of the Streets' premiering July 9th. The show explores urban music culture and street stories....
102 Jamz Presents SuperJam 2012
102 Jamz presents SuperJam 2012, featuring top R&B and hip-hop artists in a major urban music concert event celebrating the year's biggest hits....
Wale on Road to SummerJam & “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Wale discusses his journey to performing at Summer Jam and delivers a live rendition of his hit track 'Lotus Flower Bomb' at the iconic hip-hop...
Universal Republic Expands, Naim Ali McNair Named VP A&R
Universal Republic Records expands its Urban A&R department by hiring Tab Nkhereanye and Naim Ali McNair as Vice Presidents. Both bring extensive experience from major...
Monifah on Cocaine, Heavy D & R&B Divas
R&B singer Monifah opens up about her struggle with cocaine addiction and her connection to Heavy D while discussing her role on the new reality...
Kid Ink on Growth, Hate & Independence
Kid Ink discusses his artistic growth and journey as an independent artist in candid interview with DJ Whoo Kid....
Ashanti at WGCI Morning Riot 3 Year Anniversary
R&B superstar Ashanti celebrated WGCI's Morning Riot 3 Year Anniversary Party with a special performance. The event highlighted the radio show's success....
Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Dies
Chuck Brown, the legendary bandleader who created go-go music and soundtracked black Washington for over 30 years, died at 75 at Johns Hopkins hospital....
Industry Icon Don Cornelius Commits Suicide Dead at 75
Don Cornelius, the legendary creator and host of Soul Train, was found dead at 75 from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Sherman Oaks...
WHAT? Radio Facts to start running Mediabase Charts?
Radio Facts announces partnership with Mediabase to feature music charts on their popular urban industry blog. The site aims to expand beyond news into music...
WBLS Circle of Sisters Event (pic)
WBLS/WLIB's annual Circle of Sisters event drew 30,000+ attendees for concerts, seminars, and Steve Harvey's Family Feud Live show....
Radio Facts Seeks Gospel Writer(s)
Radio Facts is hiring part-time gospel writers with industry knowledge and contacts. Candidates need gospel radio familiarity and artist interview experience....
Vote Now: Top 10 Urban PDs of All Time
Final day to vote for The Top 10 Urban Program Directors of All Time. Industry voting closes today with winners announced January 17th....
Top Urban Programmers of All Time to Be Revealed January 17
Radio Facts reveals the Top 10 Urban Programmers of All Time on January 17. Industry voters praise legends like Frankie Crocker and modern innovators shaping...
CBS Music Showcases Two Female Artists in December
CBS Interactive Music Group partners with AT&T to highlight two groundbreaking female artists in December, showcasing emerging talent in urban music....
Young Talent Creates Her Own Successful Online Radio Station
Angel Macon launched power217radio.com after urban radio stations ignored her talent. Over 100 people attended the launch party featuring unsigned hip-hop and R&B artists....
OH NO: Usher Robbed! (vid)
R&B superstar Usher was reportedly robbed with witnesses describing a suspect fleeing from his SUV in a shocking incident....
POLL: What Should I do with Radio Facts in 2010?
Radio Facts opens up for reader feedback with a 2010 poll asking for suggestions on the future direction of the popular urban music and entertainment...
6 tre g “fresh” music video
6 tre g releases new music video for 'Fresh'. The visual showcases the artist's latest creative direction in this contemporary urban track....
RF READER STATES: Urban Radio Undercharging for Ads
RadioFacts reader argues urban radio stations undercharge for advertising despite Black consumers' $913 billion buying power, addressing performance tax concerns....
JOB ALERT: Programming Assistant Music Choice
Music Choice seeks a Programming Assistant for their Urban Music Programming Department in NYC. Perfect entry-level opportunity for hip-hop and R&B enthusiasts....
Mike Epps – Ain’t Chu You ft. Young Dro, Nitti & Dorrough
Mike Epps releases new music video 'Ain't Chu You' featuring Young Dro, Nitti & Dorrough. Atlanta continues to emerge as the urban music industry capital....