Music Producer Carvin Haggins Calls Urban Radio ‘Ratchet’

Every song that is played on the radio is considered clean enough for radio airplay according to FCC standards and the Program Director of that paticular station. For instance when a station plays a radio edit version of YG’s My Hitta, then it’s determined to be safe for all ages. But every kid that hears it knows what the song is really saying. Why? Because they’ve already heard it on YouTube or it’s been shared on their phone through a tweet, a text, or somewhere else on social media. However 99% of the lyrics surrounding the hook are either hypers,exually … Continue reading Music Producer Carvin Haggins Calls Urban Radio ‘Ratchet’

Will Hot 107.9 Philly Go Local for their New Morning Show?

Rickey Smiley Exits as New Morning Show Search Begins Radio One’s Philly Urban Hip Hop station WPHI (now known as Hot 107.9) has had trouble establishing a morning show in the Philadelphia market for quite some time. Before the station reincarnated itself as Hot 107.9, it was known as 100.3 The Beat. Morning show success has been a hard nut for them to crack. A few days before the holiday season, the station quietly ended the syndicated run of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show due to low ratings. Now they will be looking to re-introduce yet another morning show to the … Continue reading Will Hot 107.9 Philly Go Local for their New Morning Show?

Hot 107.9 Philly Q Deezy Remixes: Wiz Khalifa "It’s Nothin"

There are some issues here that need to be addressed… Afternoon personality Q Deezy of Hot 107.9 Philly does his first installment of “Q Deezy Remixes” with Wiz Khalifa latest track “It’s Nothin.” Q Deezy, formerly with the syndicated Big Boy’s Neighborhood morning show does his best to show his swag? Continue reading Hot 107.9 Philly Q Deezy Remixes: Wiz Khalifa "It’s Nothin"

@MeekMill Challenges Philly Pastor Who Calls for a ban of "Amen" on Hot 107.9

Meek Mill responds to Pastor Jomo Johnson’s interview with Hot 107.9 (WPHI) afternoon host Q Deezy. Meek called into The Q Deezy Show to clear his name and let the world know that he’s being slandered. Check out the interview below as Meek gets heated over the words of the pastor. Yesterday’s edition of the Philadelphia Daily News featured an article titled: ‘North Philly minister says Meek Mill’s “Amen” is blasphemous‘, which led to today’s interview with Q Deezy. The song “Amen” features Drake & Jeremih. …A couple of days later the pastor appeared on Hot 97’s morning show Continue reading @MeekMill Challenges Philly Pastor Who Calls for a ban of "Amen" on Hot 107.9

Ashanti Talks to QDeezy and The Home Team at Hot 107.9 Philly

Ashanti stopped by the studios of Hot 107.9 in Philly and sat down with afternoon drive host Q Deezy. They immediately get into a hilarious conversation about her relationship with Nelly. Later on she talked with the night show hosts on The Home Team program featuring Mia Mendez, DJ Caesar, and DJ Damage. Continue reading Ashanti Talks to QDeezy and The Home Team at Hot 107.9 Philly

New Un-Romantic Comedy ‘Exit Strategy’ Starring Kevin Hart with Executive Producer Big Boy hits theaters

Opening February 10, 2012 at AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 and Franklin Mills Mall 14 in Philadelphia; Featuring Cameo Appearances by Philadelphia Native and Comedian Kevin Hart + Power 106FM LA’s Big Boy LOS ANGELES, CA– Ask Around Entertainment, the distribution shingle of Ask Around Productions, is releasing urban independent movie “EXIT STRATEGY,” an un-romantic comedy for Valentine’s Day, starring Jameel Saleem, Kimelia Weathers, Quincy “QDeezy” Harris of Hot 107.9, with Big Boy and Kevin Hart, at AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 and AMC Franklin Mills Mall 14 in the Philadelphia area on February 10, 2012. Additional releasing cities and … Continue reading New Un-Romantic Comedy ‘Exit Strategy’ Starring Kevin Hart with Executive Producer Big Boy hits theaters

Philly’s Hot 107.9 Completes On-Air Lineup with QDeezy

QDeezy returns to Philadelphia radio as the afternoon host on Radio One’s Hot 107.9. The move completes the new line up at the station after the format switch at the Radio One stations. QDeezy, a Philly native, was a former … Continue reading Philly’s Hot 107.9 Completes On-Air Lineup with QDeezy