Juicy J’s “Bandz A Make Her Dance” Tops Urban Charts
Juicy J's hit single "Bandz A Make Her Dance" climbs to #1 on the Mediabase Urban Charts with 3,864 spins, surpassing Miguel's "Adorn" for the...
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Anthony Hamilton on “Back to Love” R&B Movement
Anthony Hamilton discusses his 'Back to Love' movement in R&B following his recent tour. The soulful artist shares his vision for bringing authentic love back...
Chuck D Calls on Program Directors to Leave the “Plantation”
Chuck D of Public Enemy calls out Black radio music directors on Twitter, urging listeners to prevent them from working for 'plantation owners' who force...
Baltimore Label Founder April Washington Succeeds
Baltimore record label founder April Washington builds successful music business despite economic challenges. Her entrepreneurial journey demonstrates resilience in the competitive music industry....
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....
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...
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....
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....
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....
