DISQUS

Ralphy Boye · 1 year ago

Let's get rid of all the Doug Banks, Joyners, Blaidsens and Steve Harvey shows and nurture more rreal homegrown radio personalities in every market!

M. MIKE · 1 year ago

GO OBAMA!!!!!

Spider Harrison · 1 year ago

Rubert Murdoch, founder of FOX NEWS and the whole cha cha...came out and pratically endorsed Brack Obama. I would agree with your positive comment GO OBAMA!!!!
Spider

NDaGame · 1 year ago

Does anyone have a plan in the works for phase two of your life (outside radio) or beyond it? Sometimes I feel as though I'm just checking in for the check, although I love what I do. At the same time at the end of the day I'm wondering OK what next? Any thoughts?

DeLoache · 1 year ago

You have to find your purpose in life. I know that sounds very Oprah-like, but it is true. The older you get, the more all of us should try to find ways to make this world a better place. If that means you stay in radio and transfer to another position and find another purpose....or leave the game completely.

You may have to leave where you are and get another position or do something different also. Is there something else that you do that's secondary now, that you would like to pursue?

Chris_Rose · 1 year ago

Yes... my advice... Think BIG and then get started. It's okay to start small, but not necessary.
What is absolutely neccesary is to THINK BIG! Make it happen.

I've been in radio for more than a minute and I know without a doubt that I'm going to have to break away and do my own thing. It's just a matter of time, so start building your plan so you can exit on your own terms.

Last piece of advice... think about what it is you love to do so much, that you would do it for free... but you're so damn good at it, that people pay you to do it! That's what you should be doing.

frontys Aabney · 1 year ago

We'll let me say this to you my friend, Finding ones passion in no easy task., but well worth it in the end. I suggest we explore our other talents, what brings you Joy, What is it you would do for FREE... 9-5 everyday ? if you had everything else you wanted( i.e, clothes, money, cars,all the other stuff we work for) Because at the end of the day...what's gonna make you look forward to morning?

NDaGame · 1 year ago

Frontys, Chris & DeL ... Thank you so much for your advice. I guess sometimes easier said than done. But I promise and I know you don't know I'm going to focus more on my real passion. Funny how fear holds you back for way to long. Not other people but that freaking fear that enters when and if we let it. Again, thank you so much!

Jaib98@aol.com · 1 year ago

Spider I use to listen to you "back in the day" in Tuscaloosa, Al. on WLAC. After then I lost track of you (didn't know it you were dead or alive). Glad you're still kicking! Do you have any airchecks from WLAC? If so could you post them on this site or somewhere on the web. I'm sure many "radioheads" would love to hear them. I know I would.

Spider Harrison · 1 year ago

Yes , I have a WLAC aircheck at another one of my sites. You can go to www.spidorecords.com
And opps there it is. After WLAC I came out to LA for Sugar Hill Records, worked radio on the weekends and became a member of the Screen Actors Guild. Currently doing radio syndication, acting and writing my book, BLUES ROCK & NEWS, the history of WLAC...with the blessings of CLEAR CHANNEL, INC. who now owns WLAC.

John Blaze · 1 year ago

I hopes we is fixin' to get some slammin' posts and some real constructive comments & opinions instead of the same ole' type of gossip and b.s. hype people was perpetratin' on here recently.

MsNyski · 1 year ago

Tell Hllary Clinton to stop loaning herself money that she will never repay and cut her losses. We have to get ready to move forwward to push Senator Obama up to the White House. Somebody please sit her down and explain this to her. Sorry Bill, you had my vote, but Hillary is a whole nother issue.
Peace.

kilim · 1 year ago

Aah this is like playing with bubble wrap.

Am I the first one?

MsNyski · 1 year ago

This is oretty cool. I am liking this new format. Im not usually a blogger.

Philly · 1 year ago

OK, where's Philly at, where's Philly at? Why is Power 99's website still using the old template instead of the new CC template?

MsNyski · 1 year ago

Power99 is a sham. Tell me something - Where the heck is Wendy Williams in the afternoon? Who is this "Johnny V" character and how did he get the time slot?

cj · 1 year ago

Johnny V is Wendy's replacement on Power 99.

Breaking news · 1 year ago

Lou Dobbs and Bill Oreilly have applied for visa's to Zimbabwe

DJ Jackie · 1 year ago

The site has an urban look. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Chris_Rose · 1 year ago

Well its about time!!! Way to go Urban Insite!!!

msSexy · 1 year ago

how did u add the icon?

AD · 1 year ago

It's fresh, like it!

k boyd · 1 year ago

Wow! it really looks good!

Marsha "RadioLady" · 1 year ago

Waiting patiently for the completed product.

Gila Monster · 1 year ago

Woo-hoo!

Monica Heard · 1 year ago

WOW, It looks like urbaninsite is going to the next level! Can't wait to view the entire site.

radi · 1 year ago

Likee likee

Mr Who · 1 year ago

The look is refreshing..

msSexy · 1 year ago

cool ...

msSexy · 1 year ago

I hope we are going for the positive now with the new look. Change is a good thing ...

DJ_Rated_R · 1 year ago

Very Nice!!!

tbone · 1 year ago

Yeah it looks nice.. Looks like Groundrush Media's work...

laflures · 1 year ago

aaaaaaaaactually it is done by a really great small firm in the highlands called digital scientists

Chris_Rose · 1 year ago

the countdown is on...

jd · 1 year ago

dont like the new site and look

MsNyski · 1 year ago

OK, this is pretty cool. But where is the vent?

DeLoache · 1 year ago

I really like the new design of the Vent. Maybe the new site will be just as nice. Great job Urbaninsite.

Chris_Rose · 1 year ago

For all ya'll emailing me on how to add your picture... It's called a "gravatar" and you set it up here: http://en.gravatar.com/

You can also upload a graphic directly by editing your profile.

msSexy · 1 year ago

LOL
Was I the first to hit you up Chris? They can also go to settings and add a pix. I finally figured it out.

DeLoache · 1 year ago

Ok...back 2 radio. Has anyone checked out KRNB since they have made their staff changes? Was moving Nate Quick the the "Grown & Sexy" a good move?

msSexy · 1 year ago

I went to the site. It's all good. Nate is the type of Jock that can swing both ways. But in all true reality he is ready to do the grown and sexy thang. And we all know its about the SEXY.

phillyfan · 1 year ago

Was this site infected by a virus? Welcome back to 'DAS Mimi!

gunnshy357 · 1 year ago

I love the new look opf the site. can't wait to see the finished product.

ed_cheeba · 1 year ago

nice set up.

Nate Wesley · 1 year ago

Better late on a refresh than never! I like what I see so far.

md · 1 year ago

The only downside is that it makes it even easier to post nonsense on the spur of the moment. nevertheless, welcome to the 20th century

Justin Juz Cooper · 1 year ago

Please hurry up with the site!

Myke Skillz · 1 year ago

Hurry Up !!!!!! Because this sucks... nice photoshop image doe........

asdfasdf · 1 year ago

WTF?

Jason · 1 year ago

Never really seen the old urbaninsite, but this looks good, I guess change is ok for the most part, speaking of change, has anyone heard whats going in Norfolk,VA Beach market? I heard 103 JAMZ isn't doing too well in the ratings and their only other competitor is a college station and I heard Heart Attack is supposed to be over there..... whats the deal?????

John · 1 year ago

??????? Why is this website under construction? Would you build the new site while the old one is up and then just switch them out? Why would you take the old one down before the new on is completed? Just Sayin.....

Tom Klein · 1 year ago

You're right - normally it would be weird to go under construction instead of just unveiling the new site.
Good reason in this case, though.
The previous site fell victim to a malicious hacker. So, the Vent is doing well to just be up and operational.

blackstreet · 1 year ago

nice

Chris_Rose · 1 year ago

Oh snap... DJBIG taking swipes at all the Ventors. Bring it BIGboy! Raise the level of discourse. What words of wisdom can you spread that will elevate the debate?? Or do you only spread hate?

Yeah... we can finally put names with the vents. Bring it on!

Chris_Rose · 1 year ago

Journalist Steven Pearlstein of the Washington Post rips Radio One and Alfred Liggins a new one: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/ar...

mo money · 1 year ago

Getting paid for failure is in style.

disgrunteld · 1 year ago

Man. I am speachless. All those years I spent there underpaid, where is my compensation.

msSexy · 1 year ago

Good information in the article but it does make you question the salaries paid to RO staff.
Almost reads like a crime is taking place.

Marsha · 1 year ago

NBPC Member - Entertainment Attorney John Christmas mother has passed. Prayers to John and his family.

Details are as follows:

CHRISTMAS, Minnie Celebration of Life for Mrs. Minnie K. Christmas, age 74 of Jackson, MS. She departed this life Monday May 5, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May 12, 2008 at Lincoln Funeral Home Chapel, Decatur, GA. Interment Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens. Rev. J. B. Blair officiating. She was preceded in death by her brother Eddie Minter, St. Louis, MO; her son, Robert Earl Christmas, Baltimore, MD and her husband, Henry D. Christmas, Jackson, MS. She is survived by her brother, James E. Minter, Rochester, NY; 5 sons, James of Los Angeles, CA, Greggory, Atlanta, Michael, Atlanta, John, Atlanta and Kenneth, Atlanta; 1 daughter, Patricia, Atlanta, daughters and son-in-laws, 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends. The cortege will assemble at the residence of 6541 Gresham St., Union City at 9:00 AM. Lincoln Funeral Home Chapel.

Chris · 1 year ago

Tell me somethin, how come Im hearing a HBCU radio station in Norfolk, VA playing rock music right now???? WTF?????

Chris · 1 year ago

Tell me somethin, how come Im hearing a HBCU radio station in Norfolk, VA playing rock music right now???? WTF?????

Nate Wesley · 1 year ago

Because their listeners like music other than hip-hop and R&B?

Nunna yo biznes · 1 year ago

Looking good

ct · 1 year ago

nice upgrade

Jeronimo Black · 1 year ago

Yeah Baby"Vent 2.0"!

I was stopping by to see 'what it do', and I saw that UI has gone 2.0. Kudos!

Jeronimo!!

Spider Harrison · 1 year ago

Can't wait to see the new exciting site.

Spiderman · 1 year ago

Is this the Spider Man that worked WTLC and WLAC? I saw your ad on Urbaninsite and I remember you at TLC. I hear they are planning a reunion at TLC. Will you be here in town?

Spider Harrison · 1 year ago

Yes I pland to be there, live and in living color. (-:

Spi-dah

eve · 1 year ago

cool

DJ_Rated_R · 1 year ago

Chris_Rose good looking out on posting that article about Radio One. Excellent reading.

Chris_Rose · 1 year ago

CNN is reporting that Barack Obama has surpassed Hillary Clinton in the superdelegate count.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/12/campaign...

mandy · 1 year ago

i know i'm a little late but i couldn't post earlier because of the site update (it looks really good too) but can someone tell me what happened to Cynnamixx on 92Q? I'm guessing Neke fired her?

ATL GOON · 1 year ago

"THE SOUTH'S LARGET CONCERT"
~HOT 107.9 BIRTHDAY BASH #13~

www.hot1079atl.com

Bunchie · 1 year ago

Any word on who will be the new WPGC PD?

Jay Rio - Hot963, Indianapolis · 1 year ago

What's poppin my brothers and sisters in radio!

Name · 1 year ago

That is not Suge Knight in those pictures.

Bunchie · 1 year ago

Two top execs leave Radio One

By Robert "Rob" Redding Jr.

Publisher
ATLANTA, May 12, 2008, 9:40 a.m. - Two top executives are leaving black media giant Radio One, as the company continues to struggle.

Alejandro A. Clabiorne, vice president of marketing for the company, has given his notice and Lee Michaels, national program director for Syndication One News/Talk, has already left, three sources tell Redding News Review.

Neither Clabiorne nor Michaels could be reached for comment.

Their departures come as the company last week also lost another one of its key employees, talk radio star Joe Madison. Madison, who is ranked one of the top 20 talk radio show hosts in the nation and a recipient of Talkers magazine's Freedom of Speech Award, will now be working directly for rival XM 169 The Power starting in June.

It is not clear if he will continue his longtime show on Radio One's WOL-AM in Washington, D.C.

DC Radio Watcher · 1 year ago

Who needs Joe Madison, when they've got The Mo Better Man.....

AR · 1 year ago

Glad that this will at least be a little more moderated where we have to register. Too many people over the years have turned this into an way to post crap without being known. Of course some people will create fake emails, just to continue trying to be undercover, but at least they will be able to really ge an idea of the type of person they are. Hope the new site is up soon
AR Out!

VAfromVA · 1 year ago

So does that mean that they are gonna have more site content now? and if so who will be contributing

Spider Harrison · 1 year ago

Hello

Tmekio · 1 year ago

This does look very REFRESHING and ALIVE!

I'm really diggin it..

Quiet Storm · 1 year ago

I would love to contribute content from time to time if Urbaninsite is looking for it. Site looks good.

Quiet Storm · 1 year ago

Interesting from DCRTV.org. Looks as if Radio One is serious about boosting its online presence.

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Radio One Does Web Deal - 5/13 - Lanham-based Radio One's digital unit, Interactive One, signs a five-year, multi-million partnership with AllHipHop.com. The deal aligns the two African-American media organizations to create the largest online ad network targeting the black consumer. The combined traffic will give advertisers access to more than 4 million unique visitors every month and over 500 million page views, reports Radio Online.....

Radio Baby · 1 year ago

Good Look ! Just miss the dates and viewing all vents @ on time. I'll let you continue to build
Thenks for the fresh look .

Marsha · 1 year ago

Fake, infected media file attacks half a million victims in a week
Sun May 11, 2008 1:52PM EDT
See Comments (8)

what's being called the largest fake media file outbreak in three years, some 500,000 people have fallen prey to a phony music or video track that is actually a spyware-infested Trojan horse.

Usually purporting to be a music track with an MP3 file extension (in this case, an MP3 track from the UK group Girls Aloud), the file is actually an installer that claims to require a special codec and a special media player to play back the file.

Install the codec and what you really get is a computer screen full of pop-ups delivered through a variety of malware programs. You can see what the infection process looks like by checking out the video on this post. The attack is being distributed primarily through peer-to-peer networks.

This is hardly an original attack, but the scale is immense: Those 500,000 attacks occurred in the space of just one week. That's substantial.

The bright spot is that according to McAfee, which provided the data in the BBC report, only about 10 percent of those who downloaded the infected file actually installed it.

The infected file incorporates all manner of potential file names. Though the BBC story includes a half-dozen, the real list of names is exhaustive to the point where it would make little sense including it here. It's likely that that list will continue to grow, too, as the attack continues to develop.

You already know what you need to do now, but I'll say it again: Update your antivirus software, make sure it's running real-time scans, and keep off those peer-to-peer networks.

p time · 1 year ago

really nice

Spanish Harlem · 1 year ago

When are they gonna finish up, I'm anxious to see the finish site!

Obama · 1 year ago

Can Barack Obama win the general election?

Are we now seeing the Clinton families True Colors with her recent comments?

Will Bob Barr be a factor if he runs for the lib party?

Are people going to vote for colors or issues?

In Mississippi, the democrats took a senate seat away from the Rep. Will there be more Dems to take seats?

jeronimo_black · 1 year ago

Yes! Barack Obama CAN win the General.

Hillary's recent comments are expected from a wounded candiate.

Bob Bar will be a small factor.

People vote on color issues everyday. This is no different. White Nationalist and Black Americans have a symbiotic relationship. White people pre-consciously see themselves as superior. Black people (generally) see themselves as inferior.

Don't count Conservatives out. They will stop using the 'R' in front of thier name and go more mainstream in their campaigns. Dems take "real-issues" for granted and play defense too often.

DCsBIGdude · 1 year ago

Wow. I am so not tech savvy! I just figured out how to register on the site. Now all I have to do is figure out how to make one of those avitar thingies.

Bunchie · 1 year ago

How hard is it to set up an ISDN line to my home studio? What are the costs?

i don't know radio · 1 year ago

ISDN is cheap or cheaper then what it was .

Sonny Mac · 1 year ago

Wow I cant wait to see the new site!!! I hope they have a section that we can upload our airchecks.. The old one was cool but the irchecks just stayed posted too long..I would love to get feedback.:)

Sonny Mac
kjmm.com

Marsha · 1 year ago

Curious George publisher may sue over T-shirt

The publishing company that owns the Curious George image says it is considering legal action to stop the sale of a T-shirt depicting Barack Obama as the monkey from children's books.

The T-shirts are being peddled by Marietta bar owner Mike Norman at his Mulligan's Bar and Grill in Cobb County. They show a picture of Curious Georgie peeling a banana, with the words "Obama '08" underneath.

Rick Blake, a spokesman for publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, which owns Curious George, said Wednesday that the company didn't authorize the use of the character's image, but hasn't been in touch with anybody selling or manufacturing the shirts.

"We find it offensive and obviously utterly out of keeping with the value Curious George represents," Blake said. "We're monitoring the situation and weighing our options with respect to legal action."

Norman has said he got the T-shirts from someone in Arkansas. He started selling them at his bar -- known for the provocative, ultra-conservative political slogans often posted on signs out front -- in April but said he has no plans to mass market them.

The sales came to light this week when a loose coalition of local groups called a protest of the T-shirts.

About a dozen protestors rallied against the shirts Tuesday afternoon, condemning them as racist and asking Norman to stop selling them.

Norman acknowledged the imagery's Jim Crow roots but said he sees nothing wrong with depicting a prominent African-American as a monkey.

"We're not living in the (19)40's," he said. "Look at him . . . the hairline, the ears -- he looks just like Curious George."

Marietta native Pam Lindley, 47, joined Tuesday's protest after reading about the controversy.

"I don't want people to think this is what Marietta is all about," she added, motioning towards the tavern. "This is what some people think the South is still like. Marietta's come a long way but I guess it's still got a little ways to go."

She said she'd like to see the city ban Norman's provocative musings regularly posted on a sign out front of the bar, which is near Marietta's downtown square. Those who gathered Tuesday say they will continue their campaign against Norman's "hate speech."

But his defenders are just as resolute. Mulligan's is a refuge, they say, in an otherwise hypersensitive world. Smoking isn't only allowed at the bar, it's expected.

"This place is a diamond in the rough," said Gene McKinley, a Woodstock engineer among the patrons Tuesday. "People here are genuine and honest. It's the one place I can go without having to worry if I'm offending someone."

Norman said he fielded calls throughout Tuesday about his T-shirts. An ajc.com story about the controversy was picked up on the Drudge Report. "One guy in New Jersey wanted me to send him 100 shirts," said Norman, 63.

He said he noted physical similarities between the Democratic frontrunner and the cartoon monkey while watching a Curious George movie with his grandchildren.

Someone -- "probably a customer, I don't know" -- from Arkansas sent him the shirts, Norman said.

The Tennessee native said he's providing a public service of sorts, reminding people they have a right to offend.

"This is my marketing tool," he said.

DeLoache · 1 year ago

I hope the creator of Curious George wins. That is such a lame sterotype that black people are monkeys. It is really upsetting in 2008.

md · 1 year ago

Stop It.

Hillary Clinton has proved NOTHING other than West VA is populated almost exclusively by inbred, single-digit-IQ redneck hillbillies who would lynch THEMSELVES before voting for a Black man.

I had to point out to my wife back in January something that comedienne Sheryl Underwood pinted out: "Every woman is NOT your friend". As soon as Senator Obama started whupping Clinton's butt, she and her husband ("America's first Black President....REALLY????) started pulling the race card. Now she wants to go back and seat Florida and Michigan delegates, even though she agreed that they would not count !

It's like Donna Brazile said on CNN last night...you have to have respect for the process. Obama is respecting the process, playing by the rules, and is winning. Clinton thinks the process can be manipulated to suit her own ends (entitlement), and is losing, no matter what chicanery she tries to pull.

If they screw Obama out of this nomination, there is no way I'm voting Democrat come November. It really does appear both Democrat and Republican parties are two sides of the same coin.

Hugh Jass · 1 year ago

Hey Bunchie,

Dont get ISDN, get cable. It's faster.

Marsha "RadioLady" · 1 year ago

I engineered ISDN Lines for AT&T and the cost is very expensive. Phew! Are you sure you want to go this route?

Buck Wilde · 1 year ago

ISDN has no delay, a more reliable conncetion since it doesn't go through the internet (it's direct point to point, like any other phone call) and these days, the prices are cheaper than cable or DSL - if you tell them you are a RESIDENTIAL customer. With some phone companies, you have to get a supervisor on the phone to get it, as most customer service people have never heard of it for residents.

Not all studios have ip codecs (internet remote equipment), and most manufactures are NOT compatible with each other, while ISDN codecs (like Zephyr) are all compatible with each other.

Mark Gunn · 1 year ago

Mark Gunn how did you load up your mug?

msSexy · 1 year ago

Click on the blank icon (smily face by your name)
then click on the words view profile
click settings -- you will then have the option to load your pix from your files

Kevin · 1 year ago

Hey Mark:
How are you doing?
Kevin in LA

msSexy · 1 year ago

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miz · 1 year ago

nice site

Bunchie · 1 year ago

Thanks for the info on ISDN. I am thinking of selling my services to voice track radio stations across the country.

Jeronimo Black · 1 year ago

1st Time Won't Be Last For Internet

The Internet Advertising Bureau says the Web surpassed radio and cable TV for the first time, with a 26% rise in revenues last year. Consumer advertisers remained the largest category, accounting for 55% of last year's Internet revenues.

When I worked in radio sales, I was pushing Internet. Of course my Manager had no vision, blinded by Miller Kaplan. I hope radio wakes up and catches up before it's too late.

DeLoache · 1 year ago

I feel u on that. When I was introduced to radio about 15 years ago, I tried to get certain programmers/managers to see that the net was the future and they were totally lost.

Ms. Divalicious803 · 1 year ago

Hurry up Urban!!! I MISS the site, GOSH!!!!

keith c · 1 year ago

corey g of the streets are talking R.I.P.

Huntsville watcher · 1 year ago

Mark Raymond pd of Huntsville's AC Whrp has been removed from his position. Whats next for this
cumulus outlet? If anyone has a inside view about this Huntsville station, please vent.

Da Prof · 1 year ago

I can't believe no one has commented about WYSP in Philly! Maybe I missed the comment and didn't scroll down far enough. CBS should be ASHAMED. Yeah they fired him, but after it was played for several days.

http://wjno.blogspot.com/2008/05/radio-host-fir...

No wonder Urban Radio always gets the shaft. This "frat boy" mentality has to come to a halt.

Forreal · 1 year ago

I can't believe no one has commented about WYSP in Philly! Maybe I missed the comment and didn't scroll down far enough. CBS should be ASHAMED. Yeah they fired him, but after it was played for several days.

Thats because we rather hate on each other and trash each other so why fire a white jock over thruth

IBNDC · 1 year ago

Actually I was in a voice over class this past Wed and the instructor said ISDN lines are being phased out. He has ISDN but is using a headset and talks directly into the mic while on headset. You may want to google telephone hybrid, source connect and source connect bridge to ISDN too.

dj yA kNOW wHO! · 1 year ago

I use to be a DJ at WDAS on Saturday Night Live. I must say that WRNB on Saturday night is kicking WDAS's Butt! Big Up to D Bent Rock and That Crazy Ass Parry P.............
Love Yall Man!
Hey Lady B!

Frontys Abney · 1 year ago

I used to work @WDAS in philly as well. i was wondering Who this might be?

dj yA kNOW wHO! · 1 year ago

Say Waht You want about Jonny V but he wipped Colby Colbs ass................WOW!

myk-e · 1 year ago

im going nuts without playlist..

Juan · 1 year ago

Go to radioandrecords.com and click playlists

Watt · 1 year ago

yea..Got a few questions..But I'll hold off till the upgrades are finished.....

John Blaze · 1 year ago

Why is it that a teenager can redesign their myspace webpage in a matter of hours sometimes in a few minutes and Urban Insite can't do the same. Whats up with that? The Urban Insite fans have been waiting long enough thank you, Mr. Webmaster get your head out of the sand and get it poppin'

funny · 1 year ago

lololololololol

Ki Ki · 1 year ago

I designed a webpage for my station a few years ago when I worked in Promotions and it's not easy. If you're working with a company you are always on their time and sometimes you are waiting for artwork or final approval from a GM or VP. Yeah,I agree that it's taken a long time, but at least you got the Vent to..VENT. They could have NOTHING. Just be patient. But I understand too! Guess we're ready to see what you got Urban!

DeLoache · 1 year ago

Did u guys hear Kidd Kraddick discussing the Sweat Hotel? It was some funny stuff. Go to www.kiddlive.com and click on the K-Pod. It was originally broadcast on the 15th. Funny stuff!

joe · 1 year ago

kieth is so bad, so bad he makes us all look bad SO BADDDDDDDDD!

DeLoache · 1 year ago

I totally agree with you. I don't understand the appeal. Maybe people are happy they are talking 2 a "celebrity". All I know is he is not a personality.....just a singer.

Esco · 1 year ago

YO Urban

I GOT SOMETHING TO SAY!


I'm a young broadcast professional and I work the over night shift. I find it hard at times to network and meet people from other stations. Can u please have a section for people like me who are trying to move up in their career but can't seem to meet the right person to take them there. This business is all about who u know... and I need to meet some folks... ya digg

Ki Ki · 1 year ago

I sometimes feel the same way. I'm the midday host and I find it very difficult to connect with other females. This is a great outlet, but not ALL personalities use this as a source. You have to get to their Myspace pages (if they have one) and reach out. Get involved in conference calls and travel to conferences. If you're serous about your career, the investment is worth it! Good luck!

Myke Skillz · 1 year ago

I second that.....

Real Talk · 1 year ago

Tuesdays Talk with Argee Alen is a great thing in regards to mental health. But the Doctor was being over talked by Moshey. Who is in love with her own voice. Also Why do we have to hear about the bIG BOSS Elroy Smith wanting to hear from the listeners. Why cant it be that WRNB is concerned with what Philly has to say bla bla bla. The Ego's at WRNB are incredible. Get a signal with that ego please!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frontys Abney · 1 year ago

You guys are absolutely killing me, over the years, urban insight has been a source to find out what's going on in the industry. Not just black radio stations, not just industry news, but a source to keep abreast of what's going on on a daily basis. I'm no webmaster, but by myself. I can update a website go in and tweak a few things, and pretty much be a basic website administrator for my own station. I can't believe you guys with the resources available to you and your associates, that it would take so long to revamp, redo or initiate a new website. If I was to run my radio station and my business this way. Well let's just say, my commitment to get done would not have taken nearly as long. Someone really needs to get off their ass , handle their business, and make it happen! Nuff said...

CarolinaBlue · 1 year ago

Since KISS 98.5/WDAI-FM in Myrtle Beach flip from Urban to Urban AC, who will have the streets on lock during Black Bike Weekend? The Rhythmic sister station WSEA-FM flipped as well playing less pop and more hip-hop chaning names from HOT 100 to POWER 100.3 "Hits and Hip-Hop" with Rickey Smiley in da AM. I would hope they'd be the ones mixing all weekend long and out on the strip. Too bad Chucktown's HOT 98.9 is around anymore cause they'd be blazin the entire SC coast. How about WYNN 106 out of Florence and COAST 97.3 in Wilmington....who's taking over Black Bikers Weekend????

vito · 1 year ago

hello radio peps

DeLoache · 1 year ago

Has anyone caught the Guy Black show lately? I see he is actually trying to interact with the listeners for a change. That's not a bad thing. For the longest time he was talking AT them and not TO them. Did they hire a REAL consultant?

ebony queen · 1 year ago

Yes, I hear Vinny Brown is consulting KJLH...good for him!!! It didn't take him long to get back in the action.

Vickkii B · 1 year ago

Guy Black has always interacted with his audience!! How dare you try to blast my mentor.
From Indianapolis to New Orleans, Guy Black has improved the arbitrons in every market he has impacted!!! Paul Robinson can tell you that!!

DeLoache · 1 year ago

That wasn't a "blast" just an observation. I, 2, have followed Guy's career for almost 20 years. He is a pretty good jock, but his morning show was not that great (in the beginning) at KJLH. Before, it sounded as if there was NO show prep. Sounded like they went in and threw a show together. Now, it is sounding like he is actually planning the show with a producer and allowing the listeners to express their opinions....not just give them some tickets and let them do the roll call.

As we all know, KJLH/California radio is different than radio in any other part of the country. Just because a personality can do big numbers in Indianapolis and New Orleans, doesn't mean they'll do well on the west coast.

i don't know radio · 1 year ago

Did Souljah Boy's mom show up at event



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Souljah Boy or the ring tone king was invited to perform at the WPGC Birthday Bash. WPGC is a CBS radio affiliate based in Washington, D.C. or the DMV. Although Souljah Boy is now over 18, it appears a woman should up at the event acting like his mom. The pictures of Souljah Boy and his crew clearly show the mommie meat giving instructions and , Souljah Boy listening and not saying much.

Other entertainers at the WPGC Birthday Bash were Jay Holiday, WHAT Band, Lloyd, Shorty Lo and many others. Streetroachpics.com was able to capture pictures and video of the event along with a few of the WPGC radio host.


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Lolly · 1 year ago

Who it the new PD n the Mac Town Macon GA

SDot · 1 year ago

Huntsville watcher I was on it just like you. Being a former jock on WHRP (both formats). This (Mark Raymond being released) doesn't look good. Four years ago WHRP was number two in the market having better numbers than cash cow WZYP...but after the format flip and the frequency change the numbers just aren't there. I can't see into the future but I have an idea of what is going to happen next.

Marsha "RadioLady" · 1 year ago

Are there any PD positions available. I have someone who's looking. Thanks!

Michelle McConnell · 1 year ago

MISS THE SITE.... can't wait to see all the changes!

Misty · 1 year ago

Any stations hiring in Chicago?

Down the hall · 1 year ago

What's up with 100.3 The Beat? Poochman to PM drive? Where's Colby Colb?

Poochman to PM drive is a good look! Congrats P double O! Did Colby just fall back and program The Beat or did he move on to D.C. like it was rumored a few weeks back on the vent? Colby was starting to sound tired.

Good luck to Colby Colb.

Colby Out · 1 year ago

Colby is out in Philly.

kob · 1 year ago

Any word on where Colby is heading? Power 99? Colby & Ran?

Good Luck to you! · 1 year ago

Wow! I can't believe that Colby is out! I wish you luck in the future, Bro! You are a good man and will find something fast as I am sure the phones are ringing already!

kadams · 1 year ago

another one out at radio one. ladawn black has left the building at 92q

mandy · 1 year ago

when did this happen?? man first cynnamixx and now ladawn???

jlee · 1 year ago

Colby-----

THIS IS A REAL GOOD DUDE!!! HE DON'T EVEN KNOW ME...BUT WHEN I HAD AN IDEA ABOUT SOMETHING I SHOT AN EMAIL OUT AND HE WAS ONE OF ONLY TWO PEOPLE WHO RESPONDED....... NOW THAT'S CLASS..... THAT'S SOMEONE YOU WANT TO GET TO KNOW...THAT'S SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO SCHOOL YOUNG PEOPLE....STAY BLESS....

DCsBIGdude · 1 year ago

I have to concur. Dude is all right with me. He and I talked about a gig at PHI a few years back. It did not work out that I would join his team, but he was cool throughout our conversation - not your average major market meglomaniac PD. I wish I could say the same about more PDs. But, it is what it is.

Urban Insite · 1 year ago

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kob · 1 year ago

You are joking about LaDawn at 92Q right?

Glenn · 1 year ago

Congratulations to Champaine of 25 years at WBLS!

Disgust · 1 year ago

I just want to personally thank Elroy "KILLJOY" Smith for single-handedly taking ALL the umphhh out of 100.3 The Beat. You have Philly legends there and you won't even TRUST them that they know what's right musically for the station. You are taking this "CHR" thing waaaaaaay too far. Welcome to Wired 100.3.

More key players to exit soon as a result of this nonsense...

PS: Colby was NOT fired...he left because he's smarter than dumbing down Philly like Elroy is doing. This format will definitely switch or be sold within 12 months, TRUST!!! Keep hope alive people, thank GOD for Ipods and XM/Sirius radio.

joe · 1 year ago

He dumbed down Chicago and left bloody jocks bodies before he left. He cant program a station that needs programming. He can only program a station with no competitor like WGCI.
He is losing in Philly and will fire everyone before hes fired and wont bat an eye. He hates jocks.
"all dj are dogs and you must make them fetch" from Private Parts move

birmingham watcher · 1 year ago

Buck wilde from 95.7 jamz in birmingham has crossed the line. The hate you dished out to
your new co-mate is nasty. Ms nu york is five minutes in the building, and you're treating her
like a intern. Respect my sister. I thought you was one of the true old school vets in radio. But
your treatment of ms nu york has changed my mind. Each one, tech one.

Shake-up in Philly! · 1 year ago

First Colby out at Radio One's 100.3 The Beat. Then just moments ago Booker and morning team released from Q 102. Now word is something is up involving Power 99, Q 102 and WDAS-FM? Some jocks may be moving from 99 to 102? Q to may be tweaking more hip hop and DAS to tweak ing more current R&B. Where does that leave Power 99?

Quiet Storm · 1 year ago

From DCRTV.org...Smooth Jazz is gone.

104.3 Flips To Alt Rock & Elliot - 5/23 - Clear Channel flipped Baltimore's Smooth Jazz 104.3 at noon Friday to alternative rock, with a relay of "Elliot In The Morning" from sister rocker DC101 in morning drive. Now known as "Channel 104.3," the station is aiming at the heavily male demographics of Hearst active rocker WIYY, 98 Rock, and Shamrock classic rocker WZBA, The Bay. The first song on the new 104.3 was Linkin Park's "Given Up." WSMJ will change calls to WCHH on 5/29. New website at channel1043.com. By the way, Clear Channel has recently launched alt rockers in Philadelphia and Hartford. Elliot Segal is also heard on Clear Channel Richmond alt rocker WRXL.....

Quiet Storm · 1 year ago

You old school heads remember Slick Rick right?

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Hip-hop pioneer `Slick Rick' pardoned by N.Y. gov

New York Gov. David Paterson is granting a full and unconditional pardon to rapper Ricky "Slick Rick" Walters for the attempted murders of two men in 1991.

The pardon is expected to halt efforts to deport Walters to the United Kingdom, the country he left as a child.

The eyepatch-wearing star behind the '80s rap classic "La-Di-Da-Di" served more than five years in prison after the shooting of his cousin and another man. Both survived.

The governor says Walters is now a rap artist and landlord in the Bronx who hasn't had any criminal problems since his release from prison in 1997. He also says Walters has volunteered to counsel youths against violence.

Jamz · 1 year ago

I'm about to fall out of my chair. K104 will actually be mixing tomorrow 12pm-6pm for Memorial Day!

Not Impressed · 1 year ago

...and?

Jamz · 1 year ago

Everybody is entitled to their own opinion in this great country!

donjuanat · 1 year ago

why isn't Hot 1079 mixing this weekend in the ATL??!! THEY SUCK

Jamz · 1 year ago

I noticed that a few stations that usually do mix weekends on holidays, didn't. 97.9 The Beat in Dallas, Hot 93.3 in Austin are two examples. So I ask, are stations opting out of this tradition?

Memorial Weekend Miami · 1 year ago

The crunkest weekend in Miami and WEDR-FM / 99 JAMZ "South Florida's Only Station for Hip-Hop and R&B" should be ashamed of themselves. Why would they wait until Monday to do an all-day mix? Now I see what people were saying about this station 'cause they suck and the wannabe New York accents these jocks give are fraudulent! Miami's pirate stations on 97.7FM and 94.3FM were way crunker and than 99 SUCKS. Its ashame when you have to stream WHTA-FM / HOT 107.9 outta ATL on a laptop in the hotel room to get hyped up. They were jammin the Memorial Weeked Megamix all weekend, nonstop.

Shotouts to BLAZIN 92.3 outta Macon,GA mixing nonstop all weekend too. WLYX-FM / LYX 96 outta Valdosta was jammin too.....DJ Tremaine!!

Jamz · 1 year ago

Like I stated below, it seems like some stations have trimmed their holiday mixing down to one day. 97.9 The Beat in Dallas for example, mixed their usual 9pm-2am Friday, then Saturday, they mixed 6pm-2am, Sunday, 6pm-12am, and Monday, 12pm-8pm.

Black Bikers Weekend · 1 year ago

Alright, I know someone went to Black Bikers Weekend in Myrtle Beach....how was it and how were the stations there? I hear there is a lot going on there....

filly venter · 1 year ago

So you replace Colby with Pooch then make Pooch basically beg to keep his gig with this silly "Save My Job" nonsense. I know they're just trying to draw listeners to the website. But why use a stunt like this right after the PD gets shown the door and people are uncertain about whether they'll be next. That's just not good for morale. On another note, that Li'l "Lollipop" song starts with a homophobic, nti-gay reference. Power 99 had the decency to edit it out. I'm still waiting for "The Beat" to do the same. Yes, you have free speech. You have the right to spew whatever hatred you want. But radio stations have an obligation tot he public they serve to not offend people and alienate listeners. I'm just about done with "The Beat".

dj chick · 1 year ago

Was Envy also "let go" from 100.3 The Beat Philly?

whocares · 1 year ago

Did Radio One purchase Urbaninsite?

kevin · 1 year ago

wjlb in detroit all weeklong and hot 102.7 mix all week for the holidays

John Blaze · 1 year ago

It is way past time for whoever is in charge of WEDR Miami to high tail it outta town and give somebody new a chance to do their thang. All year long since last Memorial Day Weekend they had a chance to get something really special put together for presentation this year with all those visitors and Hip-Hop Music
Lovers in town and once again they just came up with the same old garbage. Thank goodness for other music outlets & sources for for people to get their CRUNK on. It is a disgrace and those responsible should be held accountable, there is NO EXCUSE !!!

Carolina Ryda · 1 year ago

Black Bike Weekend in Myrtle Beach was cool, NO RADIO STATIONS had presence on the beach though. Coast 97.3 had a mixshow weekend. I found it odd no local jocks, or dj's where in the clubs. P Money from Coast 97. 3 was the only one I heard in the club this weekend. Club Kryptonite had it on lock all weekend I was out there Sunday Night w/Dj Blord (who tore it down), Charlamagne Tha God (was on the mic) Shawty Lo and Rich Boy came thru and performed but it was no presence from any radio station in Myrtle Beach at these eveents I don't understand what they are doing in Myrtle Beach.

Bike Weekender · 1 year ago

COAST was in Atlantic Beach..I was there and saw several of them and Sunday I saw them at Club Studabakers...they seemed as if they are down to earth folks who like to have a good time...I met one of the street teamers and they were very informative on where everything was poppin off....

Chi Vet · 1 year ago

I couldnt believe what I heard over the Memorial Day Weekend, V103 had a female mixer. There has never been a female mixer ever in Chicago radio! Never! I've been here over 20 years and I must admit that young lady got down on those turntables, I was shocked! Her mixes were very refreshing! And to my surprise when I visited the website, its their overnight chick, Sundance!!!! Kudos to Derrick Brown!!!!!
Let her mix again, that would shake up Chicago radio, damn sure of it!

kob · 1 year ago

Wow Whocares..that's funny. Does anybody know where Colby is going next? Does anybody have any contact info for him?

Jeronimo Black · 1 year ago

From inside Radio

Podcast audience is growing "tremendously."

That's according to Edison Media Research, which found the number of Americans who downloaded and listened to an audio podcast grew from 13% to 18% in the past year. Edison Research VP Tom Webster says stations should create as much "podcast-able content" as they can.

I told you before that my Podcast is gettng more listeners than many small market radio stations.

Armando · 1 year ago

That's "great" that Sundance was on over the weekend. But, i have to correct you. We had a female mixer on WBMX back in the mid 80's in Chicago. Her name was Ms. Mystery and she was a regular guest mixer. We also had Xaviera Gold as a mixer for a while, too. Xaviera would go on to record the classic House song "You Used To Hold Me" with Ralphi Rosario, another mixer on the radio station. I was the host of the show on the radio station at that time.

Mr. Who · 1 year ago

Armando,

Thanks for information that was real radio in the 80's. And in Chicago, If you had the talent you got noticed. Somebody needs to tell the story of the 80's battles between BMX and GCI .

Jeronimo Black · 1 year ago

Armando,.

I remebember listening to 'BMX Mixes in Michigan back in the day! "BMX was a legend!

Buck Wilde · 1 year ago

WBHJ Birmingham's Car N Bike Show was a HUGE success! Congrats to PD Mary K, Marketing Director B. Money and the whole 95-7 JAMZ staff.

Check out the video put together by morning man Buck Wilde:

http://www.buckwildemorningshow.com/Car_n_Bike_...

Bike week participant · 1 year ago

Whooooo Weeeeee, Myrtle Beach radio sucks bad. What happened it was cool last year but now uggghhh!!!

Jr. · 1 year ago

Tiffany Bacon looks to be a new addition to Radio One Philly 107.9 WRNB. She filled in for LAdy B on Monday and did well.

Chi Vet · 1 year ago

@ Armando.
Nice to read from a REAL RADIO VET!
Question 1,
I've been here a little over 22 years and I've NEVER heard of a woman djing on Chicago radio, let alone V103, when I got here, WBMX was coming to an end.
Since V103 has been up and running I've never heard a woman, I've never heard a woman on WGCI, B96, WJPC or even Power 92, but they are still fairly new, so they don't count....

Why are women so far and in between djing on Chicago radio?

I'm a little sensitive because I have a niece thats a dj, I speak with alot of female djs in different markets and since I've been here they don't exist...

Please respond....

Armando · 1 year ago

I don't have an answer to your question.

But, I can tell you that in the early 90's ('90-91) I approached several popular Chicago female mixers about being featured on the mix show on WGCI. They each told me that they didn't have an interest on being on the radio and wanted to remain exclusive to the underground scene. I was surprised because most of us assume that everybody wants to be on the radio and as I mentioned before we had female mixers Ms. Mystery and Xaviera Gold on WBMX in the mid '80's.

There has been only one female mixer since then that I am personally aware of that made it known that she wanted to mix on-air and that is "Sundance." Email me club1075@aol.com

Braveheart · 1 year ago

I heard ol' girl djing on the radio, Sundance. She snapped too!
Now watch, They add her, all the radio stations will be scrambling to search for a female dj, Good sh*it for V103.....
Smarter program director.....

Memorial Weekend Myrtle Beach · 1 year ago

Cumulus Myrtle Beach is the reason no local stations weren't seen. They flipped KISS 98.5/WDAI from Urban to Urban AC. They also changed the name of Rhythmic HOT 100 FM/WSEA to POWER 100.3 adding Rickey Smiley in the AM and changing its positioner to "Hits and Hip-Hop." I guess the Wilmington,NC Cumulus Urban had to step in and take control of Black Bikers. Did anybody see the Cumulus Urban out of Florence,SC...WYNN 106.3? How about Chucktown? Was Z-93 Jamz there?

Mrytle Beach · 1 year ago

So what station is that carrying Steve and Doug Banks?

Memorial Weekend Myrtle Beach · 1 year ago

In Myrtle Beach: Quantum's new all syndicated Urban AC "Q 107.1"

samSneed · 1 year ago

Does anyone know who to contact in Charlotte to apply for a job. I just recently visited and loved the city. Oh and what's the best urban station???

A-Peezy · 1 year ago

Congrats to Todd Haygood on the PD gig @ Clear Channel Macon's WIBB/WRBV!!

Do yo Damn Thang Boy!!

DJBIG · 1 year ago

Too bad the new and improved site will not produce any new & improved ventors

call me when there's a site that is about someting.

you folks sound pretty IGNANT most of the time.

msSexy · 1 year ago

Damn! Somebody stole your cookies again. ;-(

Spider Harrison · 1 year ago

Knock it off Bud...

Charlotte,NC · 1 year ago

Charlotte on has 1 Urban Hip-Hop/R&B station, POWER 98 (CBS).

DJ KODE WRED · 1 year ago

Power 98 is the main Hip Hop And R&B station down there. I have been visiting for a couple of years and I love the city as well. I am also trying to get a gig down there.

Pissed off! · 1 year ago

why is it so damn difficult for female jocks to connect with other female jocks? I mean, damn! Didn't they (meaning the Egypts, the Angie's, the Shamara's or Wendy's) admire someone in the industry one day? Wasn't there someone they looked up to? Didn't someone give them a shot? Is it common to lose your humility when you get to the top shelf? If that's the case, I like down here. But there's always room to learn more and you want to learn from someone who can flow with the same voice and issues that women flow with . It's hard to look up to these chicks man! Not that I've had any personal encounters with them or anything, but if I wanted to shoot an email or a myspace hit, I can't rely on a reply cause they won't. Look, don't lose YOU! Cause person you piss off just may be the one who comes in to take your spot!

NDaGame · 1 year ago

Why would someone respond to you? Your whole vibe is negative. I can hear your teeth grinding now. Maybe if you chill out and send out some different energy the results will be better for you. You are bashing folk but at the same time you say you haven't tried to reach out. Who really has the problem? Good luck on the information and mentor that you seek. Not an attack on you, just hoping you will take a look at yourself for a moment.

radio chick · 1 year ago

i agree 100 percent with you. there's only one female i've connected with, and when i tell you i've tried to hit up the major females and got no reply from any of them, i mean any of them. the day i feel that there is nothing else i can learn, i'll quit radio for good, and if that's how all those chicks feel, they need to sit down, because it takes a hungry and humble chick to give it to their asses. well said.