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VH1 Presents ‘This Is Hot 97′ Reality Show March 31st [TRAILER]

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FROM VH1–Known as the place “Where Hip Hop Lives,” New York’s globally recognized #1 radio station HOT 97 is teaming up with VH1 to take viewers on a behind-the-scenes look into the Big Apple’s go-to destination for Hip Hop and R&B with the debut of “This Is HOT 97.” Premiering on VH1 March 31 at 10:30 PM ET/ PT, “This Is HOT 97″ is a 30-minute unscripted comedy series that gives viewers a look inside this iconic radio brand. HOT 97 is the global mecca of Hip Hop and R&B music, and this crew functions more as a family than … Continue reading VH1 Presents ‘This Is Hot 97′ Reality Show March 31st [TRAILER]

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F*** This! Kanye Flips Out on Sway in the Morning

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Earlier this year, Kanye West and Sway made headlines when Ye proclaimed that he gave the Sway his first TV. For the first time since the incident in March, the two hip hop heads talk in person. Their interview began with Sway expressing his appreciation for Kanye’s Yeezus tour. “My demo is the Yeezus tour.” Says Ye. “Pure creativity… The Yeezus tour is more of a film, or broadway or play idea, Watch the Throne is more of a Rap idea.” Ye then began to discuss his production inspiration from greats like Diamond D & Showbiz. From discussions of DONDA, … Continue reading F*** This! Kanye Flips Out on Sway in the Morning

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Ebony Magazine Explores The State of Black Radio

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Former radio hosts Wendy Williams, K-Foxx & Sway Calloway and others are featured in a new Ebony feature article titled The State of Black Radio: Death of The Communicator. “In terrestrial radio, you can no longer luxuriate over conversations, so I think I got out just in time,” former radio DJ Wendy Williams explained during an interview on Sway in the Morning. “Because it’s all about ‘the music and the jocks be quiet.’ And I don’t care about the music. I’m a personality.” The article written by former New York terrestrial radio personality Raqiyah Mays explores the state of Black … Continue reading Ebony Magazine Explores The State of Black Radio

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Jake Tapper Slams Obama for Radio DJ Interviews

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“Pimp with the Limp” Interview? But None for White House Press Corp ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper, in an interview with NPR’s On The Media, was very critical of The White House’s strategy during the recent presidential campaign. Tapper cited President Obama’s radio interviews with Miami’s DJ Laz “Pimp with the Limp” (aired on September 11th), MTV’s broadcast with Sway and an appearance on his own network’s The View. Here’s the [interview] at the 8:40 mark  Tapper was disappointed that he and other White House reporters did not have enough access to challenge the President during the campaign season.  He … Continue reading Jake Tapper Slams Obama for Radio DJ Interviews

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Taye Diggs talks new book "Chocolate Me" on Sway in the Morning

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Actor Taye Diggs appeared on the Sway in the Morning Show on Sirius Channel Shade 45. Although he was there to promote his new book, Taye’s answers to Sway’s questions about his interracial marriage, his young son and meeting the parents generated the most buzz in the blogosphere and with listeners. He goes on to talk about how he and his wife were first introduced to each other’s family. “My mother always knew I’d marry a white girl.” Continue reading Taye Diggs talks new book "Chocolate Me" on Sway in the Morning