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Independent radio promoter Steve Zap made more than 130 payments totaling over $300,000 to help cover bills for a West Coast radio company, according to court docs
New York radio veteran remembers the MC’s unique rapping style and love of muscle cars
The music industry is debating the term “urban,” but the “pop” category often helps prop up white artists at the expense of the black artists who inspire them
Major labels, led by Republic Records, are moving to ditch the label “urban.” It’s part of a process of sidelining black music that’s been going on for 80 years.
Terrestrial music stations have a major cultural opportunity right now, but employees say a muddied strategy is standing in the way
The rapper’s breakthrough single was the most successful song of 2019 by a huge margin. But in New York and Los Angeles, Top 40 radio didn’t get the message
