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Hip Hop: The Billion Dollar Industry that Criminalizes Black People

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In 2006 Nas declared that “Hip Hop is Dead.” So anything that appears to be Hip Hop now should be thought of as the music industry’s version of “The Walking Dead.” A post-apocalyptic horror that plays out through media images that affect minds and ill-advised actions by young people each and everyday. Urban radio is essentially giving free advertisement, each time a song is played, to the well-documented private prison industry. There is a cause for alarm. As many states are relinquishing their control of incarcerating their disproportionally affected African American population and turning it over to “for profit” private companies … Continue reading Hip Hop: The Billion Dollar Industry that Criminalizes Black People

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Clear Channel’s ‘On the Verge’ Program Made Iggy Azalea a Star

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Iggy Azalea and T.I. at BET Awards Black Artists for the most part are not On the Verge  Iggy Azalea’s Fancy was one of the songs targeted for Clear Channel Radio’s “On the Verge” program, according to an article in The Washington Post. Once a song is chosen, it is required that each of Clear Channel’s 840 stations play the song at least 150 times. (We are sure that means if the song fits a particular format. That was not mentioned in The Post.)  In the article, Tom Poleman, Clear Channel Radio’s president for national programming platforms explains how the … Continue reading Clear Channel’s ‘On the Verge’ Program Made Iggy Azalea a Star

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>"No Urban Dictates" Lives On – Mini Cooper Ad Agency Gets Caught in an Email – We Don’t Want to Advertise to Black Consumers

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> “Non Urban Dictate” (NUD) is a “supposedly” illegal practice that essentially means that a company is not interested in the Black consumer. Instructions are usually implied orally or left unsaid, no one sends this kind of stuff in an email anymore. A NUD label means that a company does not want their marketing and advertising materials placed in media that claim an “urban” audience (or in other words to African American consumers) as their main target. In the advertising world, companies feel that there are legitimate reasons for them not to use urban radio. For example, African Americans may … Continue reading >"No Urban Dictates" Lives On – Mini Cooper Ad Agency Gets Caught in an Email – We Don’t Want to Advertise to Black Consumers

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>Trae Tha Truth Files Lawsuit Against Radio One and Local Station 97.9 The Box

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>Houston area rapper Trae decided to file the lawsuit after the radio station allegedly banned his music from being heard on the only local hip hop station in the city. HOUSTON /PRNewswire Houston rapper “Trae Tha Truth” (nee Frasier Thompson) will be holding a press conference at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the Harris County Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline, Houston, Texas, to announce the filing of a lawsuit in the 189th District Court of Harris County Texas against Radio One Inc., which owns and operates Houston radio Station 97.9 KBXX, The Box.The civil case alleges a consistent … Continue reading >Trae Tha Truth Files Lawsuit Against Radio One and Local Station 97.9 The Box

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Nnete Inyangumia Exits 97.9 The Box to Join Sirius XM’s Foxxhole Radio

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Radio One’s Houston Rhythmic station 97.9 The Box (KBXX) has released Nnete Inyangumia from her co-hosting duties as part of the Madd Hatta Morning Show. The popular radio personality seals a deal that lands her in Los Angeles alongside Sol-Caritas mega artist and label-mate, Billy Sorrells HOUSTON, TX— Popular radio personality and noted entertainment correspondent Nnete has joined the Foxxhole team where she will produce and co-host Billy Sorrells’ “Skits and Bits” radio show on Sirius XM©. Nnete’s legions of fans have flooded the internet and the air-waves expressing disappointment that the beloved radio diva is leaving Houston. She says … Continue reading Nnete Inyangumia Exits 97.9 The Box to Join Sirius XM’s Foxxhole Radio

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The Legacy of Gamble and Huff

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‘Philadelphia International Records turns 40 this year, and is one of the most successful African-American-owned record labels of all time. Gamble and Huff’s music writing partnership turns 50 next year. And yet, this is a time for new things. The duo has hired an agent for the first time, signing with William Morris Endeavor, and they’re looking to rebrand their legacy. Huff’s even got a new solo album, “Groovy People”, his first in more than 30 years.’ From the article: If You Don’t Know Me by Now Gamble and Huff are ready to rebrand their sound and reclaim their legacy. … Continue reading The Legacy of Gamble and Huff

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>Roxanne Shanté’s Revenge on Her Record Label Never Happened!?!

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>It was the feel-good story of the summer. Unfortunately there’s no PhD or any other kind of degree according to Slate.com blog. According to the New York Daily News, Roxanne Shanté, the 1980s female hip-hop pioneer famous for the 1984 underground hit “Roxanne’s Revenge,” had finally gotten her own revenge on Warner Music, the record label she accused of “cheating with the contracts, stealing and telling lies,” to avoid paying her what she was owed. How? After valiantly fighting, reported Daily News freelancer Walter Dawkins, Shanté had convinced Warner to honor a contractual agreement to “fund her education for life.” … Continue reading >Roxanne Shanté’s Revenge on Her Record Label Never Happened!?!

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Philly’s Newest Voice in Talk Radio is Stephanie Renee

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Philly Black Radio Has New Voice by BOBBI BOOKER Philadelphia Tribune For over 40 years, Black talk radio has played a pivotal role in shaping the dialogue in the African-American community. It has been the eyes, ears and mouthpiece for some of the nation’s most meaningful periods of change — from the civil rights era to the election of the nation’s first African-American president. Philadelphia — and WURD Radio, LLC specifically — has been at the forefront of creating its own unique imprint on this important medium. In 2002, Walter P. Lomax Jr. M.D. purchased 900AM-WURD, providing the resources that … Continue reading Philly’s Newest Voice in Talk Radio is Stephanie Renee

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1480 WDAS AM Returns as "The Soul of Philadelphia"

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Clear Channel has dumped the former Spanish music format, Rumba 1480 WUBA 1480 WDAS AM “The Soul of Philadelphia” returns to the airwaves with the best R&B oldies from the late ’50’s, ’60’s and early ’70’s. Today however, the station flipped to all Christmas music offering favorite R&B artists through the holidays. Afterward the station returns to a steady diet of the Temptations, Archie Bell, Jerry Butler, Sam Cooke, Fontella Bass, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, The Drifters, Etta James, Isaac Hayes, and Little Richard. Ken Johnson, Clear Channel Director of Urban Programming says working with 1480 WDAS AM takes him … Continue reading 1480 WDAS AM Returns as "The Soul of Philadelphia"