Cumulus Broadcasting Seeks Urban Mainstream Host
Cumulus Broadcasting seeks experienced urban mainstream radio host for midday slot in Mobile, Alabama. Must excel in time management, show prep, and social media....
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Urban Radio PD Promoted?
A prominent Black urban radio program director is reportedly set for a major promotion announcement within the next three weeks....
Former Atlanta V103 Midday Host Porsche Foxx Re-emerges
Former Atlanta V103 midday host Porsche Foxx joins i-SoulRadio.com starting at 4pm after Mike Shannon. The popular radio personality returns to airwaves....
Media Divests Power 105.5/The King
Light Media sells Power 105.5/The King radio station to Mt. Olive Baptist Church after successfully converting from secular rap to inspirational gospel format....
Frank Ocean – “Thinkin Bout You” Rises to No. 7
Frank Ocean's hit single "Thinkin Bout You" climbs to No. 7 on the MediaBase Urban charts, showing steady growth in radio spins and audience reach....
Skip Dillard Restores Radio Station Order at WBLS
WBLS Program Director Skip Dillard kept the station on air during Hurricane Sandy using generator power, while helping listeners find essentials and rides to polls....
Frankie Crocker: 12 Years Since Legend Passed
Remembering radio legend Frankie Crocker, 12 years after his passing. The WBLS Chief Rocker revolutionized black radio and broke all the rules in the 70s....
Kendrick Lamar’s “Swimming Pools” Cracks Top 10
Kendrick Lamar's 'Swimming Pools' breaks into the top 10 on Mediabase urban radio charts, climbing from #12 to #10 with significant airplay gains....
Top Radio Corporations by Urban Radio Pro Ratings
CBS Radio and Service Broadcasting rank highest among urban radio professionals, with employees praising their treatment of Black radio staff unlike larger corporations....
Urban Radio Stations Prepared for Hurricane Sandy?
Black radio programmers discuss east coast urban stations' preparedness for Hurricane Sandy coverage, with WBLS leading but concerns about news capacity....
Radio Facts 2012 Top 10 Urban/UAC PD Contest Nominees
RadioFacts announces final nominees for 2012 Top 10 Urban and Urban AC Program Director contest. Voting begins next Friday with winners announced after Presidential campaign....
Kanye West’s GOOD Music Clique Rises on Urban Charts
Kanye West's 'Clique' featuring Big Sean climbs urban radio charts with significant momentum. The GOOD Music track gains 309 spins, showcasing strong performance....
RF FEATURE, Life AFTER Urban Radio: Mike Stradford
Former urban radio programmer Mike Stradford shares his inspiring career transition from KKBT to A&R at Quincy Jones' Qwest Records, then Sony Pictures....
Radio Vet Kesha Monk Tells her Story, Creates Blog
Radio veteran Kesha Monk shares her personal health journey and struggle with undiagnosed medical issues while working without insurance in radio....
French Montana Tops Urban Charts w/ Pop That
French Montana climbs to #1 on Urban radio charts with 'Pop That' featuring Rick Ross, gaining 273 spins to reach 3,971 total plays this week....
Update on Kesha Monk
RadioFacts celebrates veteran radio personality Kesha Monk for her perseverance and dedication to Black radio. Kudos to the industry veteran for continuing to fight the...
Radio Pics, Doc Wynter and Dionne Burkette
Candid radio photos featuring Doc Wynter, Vince, Jo Jo, Tamar, and Dionne Burkette with 50 Cent capture behind-the-scenes moments in urban radio....
Radio Facts’ Top Urban Programmers Contest
Radio Facts launches first annual contest celebrating top urban and urban AC programmers. Industry professionals vote based on leadership and creativity, not ratings....
2 Chainz Holds 2 Spots in Urban Charts Top 10
2 Chainz dominates urban radio with two songs in the top 10. 'No Lie' featuring Drake holds #7 while 'Birthday Song' with Kanye West sits...
WOW: Cathy Hughes Profiled in Huffington Post
Cathy Hughes, Radio One founder, opens up about teen pregnancy at 16 and overcoming industry challenges in new Huffington Post profile....
LADY LA TO CONTINUE AS HOST OF MORNING DRIVE
Lady La re-signs with 101.5 radio station to continue hosting morning drive show weekdays 6-10am. The Phoenix radio personality has been with the station since...
Peter Rosenberg Kicks The Realness: White Boy Wasted
Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg addresses controversy surrounding his 'White Boy Wasted' comments in a candid discussion about racial dynamics in hip-hop culture....
K Foxx Kicks the Realness: Pay the Check!
K Foxx delivers straight talk about paying bills and financial responsibility. The radio personality shares unfiltered advice on handling money matters....
K Foxx Kicks “The Realness” on Celebrity Sex Tapes
K Foxx delivers unfiltered commentary on celebrity sex tapes in this candid episode of 'The Realness.' Raw discussion on celebrity privacy and scandal culture....
K Foxx Kicks The Realness: Men cant be Bi-Sexual?
K Foxx sparks controversy discussing whether men can truly be bisexual. The radio host's comments ignite debate about male sexuality and LGBTQ+ identity....