Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin lead a star-studded list of nominees for the 2019 class of the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame. Ms. Franklin was inducted in 2015. This year, her induction honor would be for songwriting. Other nominees include Gamble and Huff, Mary J. Blige, Peabo Bryson, Berry Gordy, Stephanie Mills, and The […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Quentin Williams 610.538.1105 LEGENDARY RADIO HOST LADY B ANNOUNCES HER NEW PHILADELPHIA RADIO HOME PHILADELPHIA, PA… February 4, 2019: Legendary talk show host and hip hop icon Wendy Clark, better known by her on-air name Lady B, will be returning to radio. Today, in the Mayor’s Reception Room at City Hall, […]
James Brown’s death may have been the result of murder — according to a new three-part report from CNN. via Complex: The story focuses on the allegations of Jacquelyn Hollander. The singer was close with Brown until, she claims, he raped her in 1988. After that point, Hollander began collecting evidence about Brown and his associates […]
We want to send a major congratulations to Philadelphia’s own Marc Byers, who was just named the new General Manger of Motown Records. According to Billboard.com, Byers will oversee the Capitol Music Group imprint’s day-to-day operations and work closely with Motown president Ethiopia Habtemariam, to whom he’ll report, on business strategy and development out of the […]
You can listen to Classix 107.9 wherever you go with our FREE smartphone apps. Download the Classix 107.9 mobile app on your smartphone through the iTunes Store or Android Marketplace. (Download instructions below.) Our smartphone apps allow you to listen to Classix wherever you go, see artist and album information, add favorites, leave us messages, SECRET […]
Make sure you bring Classix 107.9 in your home and office with your Amazon Alexa! After you enable the station (Alexa, enable CLASSIX Philly), you will be able to stream Classix 107.9 24/7 from your home or office with your Amazon Alexa. “Alexa, play Classix Philly.” Watch the video below for video instructions.Â
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Quentin Williams 610-538-1105 NEW YEAR, NEW STATION FOR RADIO ONE PHILADELPHIA’S 107.9 Radio One Philadelphia unveils Classix 107.9 and announces that Praise 107.9 will continue as Praise 107.9 HD2. PHILADELPHIA, PA… December 10, 2018: Radio One Philadelphia, an Urban One station group, is excited to announce the launch of Philadelphia’s newest […]
Radio One Philadelphia introduces our newest radio station, CLASSIX 107.9, Philly’s Classic RnB Station. Classix 107.9 plays a diverse playlist of classic R&B and soul from the 1970’s to early 1980’s. This is where adults across the the Tri-State, will be entertained, informed and hear the best in R&B classics.
Dorothy Norwood is a Gospel Music icon. She began touring with her family at the age of eight, and in 1956 began singing with fellow Gospel icon Mahalia Jackson. In the early 1960s, Norwood became a member of the gospel group The Caravans, which would included fellow Gospel music legends Albertina Walker, Shirley Caesar, Inez Andrews, […]