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THE MUSIC CHARTS DECODED Frequency News will take a close look at what is going on with the Urban Mainstream, and Urban Adult radio airplay charts AND the album sales charts from the previous week. We will keep track of what is happening with your favorite music so that you don’t have to! ____________________________________________________________________________ RADIO […]

ESSENCE Magazine is launching #HeIsNotASuspect, a powerful social media campaign and movement in response to the George Zimmerman verdict aimed at stopping racial profiling of African-American males. The goal of this counter-stereotyping campaign, which launches today, is to declare to the world that young Black men are valued, loved and not to be feared. “ESSENCE editors have been […]

Jermaine Dupri is a living legend.  He experienced fame in his late teens with the breakout success of the pint-sized rap duo Kris Kross, and with the signing of R&B quartets Xscape and Jagged Edge, as well as rapper Bow Wow and female MC Da Brat to his infamous SoSo Def imprint.  One of the […]

While Def Jam Recordings newest crooner, August Alsina, finds himself basking in the success of his latest single, “I Luv This Sh*t,” featuring label mate Trinidad James, his life has not always been as smooth as his silky and soulful vocals. The 20 year-old New Orleans native, at an early age, weathered a home life […]

He dropped some of the hottest joints back in the day! Now the same man that  brought you”Give Me That” and “Independent” is letting you know what he do!! Check out the hot new  video  and the shout out to Radio One! Like TheUrbanDaily.com on Facebook to stay updated with the latest entertainment news and […]

THE MUSIC CHARTS DECODED Every week, Frequency News will take a close look at what is going on with the Urban Mainstream, and Urban Adult radio airplay charts AND the album sales charts from the previous week. We will keep track of what is happening with your favorite music so that you don’t have to! ____________________________________________________________________________ […]

THE MUSIC CHARTS DECODED Every week, Frequency News will take a close look at what is going on with the Urban Mainstream, and Urban Adult radio airplay charts AND the album sales charts from the previous week. We will keep track of what is happening with your favorite music so that you don’t have to! ____________________________________________________________________________ […]

When Adele swept the Grammy Awards in 2012 with her now zillion selling album “21” we were in awe.  Of course it was one of the best albums of the year and from the moment we heard “Rolling In The Deep” most knew it would go the distance.  While Adele is still winning Grammys she […]

From the days of Run DMC’s Adidas to Biggie and his signature silk Versace shirts and shades, the worlds of Hip Hop and fashion have intertwined to form an eccentric yet compelling union.  Once limited to America’s urban communities, Hip Hop’s influence on fashion has globally transcended, making it a multi-billion dollar industry. During the […]

by Jay Stevens Senior VP of Programming at Radio One I strongly believe that any successful organization must have a clear vision or mission statement. This becomes a focus for the team and a rallying point that stimulates pride and passion in the end result. Recently I read a great article on Inc.com that conveyed […]

2013 is already shaping up to be a big year for the Radio One family, with the announcement of a majorpartnership with REACH Media leaving both companies  excited about what’s next.  Radio One CEO and President Alfred Liggins and REACH Media CEO David Kantor talk to “The Frequency” about what this means, how they remain […]

THE MUSIC CHARTS DECODED Every week, Frequency News will take a close look at what is going on with the Urban Mainstream, and Urban Adult radio airplay charts AND the album sales charts from the previous week. We will keep track of what is happening with your favorite music so that you don’t have to! ______________________________________________________________ […]