EvanJ
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Post by EvanJ on May 19, 2006 15:02:35 GMT -5
www.radioandrecords.com/Newsroom/2006_05_19/radioone.asp" Friday, May 19, 2006 Radio One Urban KKBT (100.3 The Beat)/Los Angeles Flips After months of speculation that KKBT would evolve into an Urban AC format, the change became official at midnight last night. However, KKBT's new format is being called "Rhythm & Talk" and the positioner is "Today's R&B and Classic Soul." The new format from Radio One will primarily play Urban AC music, and feature Tom Joyner in the mornings, former morning co-host Ananda Lewis in middays (9am-noon), ABC Networks syndicated personality Michael Baisden in early afternoons (noon-4pm), and Free in the late afternoons (4-7pm). Overnight personality A-One is currently handling mornings until Joyner's expected start date on June 19. “This is the future of radio…a proven musical formula combined with compelling, passionate, community minded hosts," says KKBT PD Tom Calococci. "It is the best of both worlds…great music and content.” Another noticeable change is the move away from playing hip-hop. GM Sue Freund adds, “I am looking forward to this music/content blend format differentiating us on the Los Angeles radio dial. It will give our clients and audience an environment that transcends all demographic groups.” — Darnella Dunham, R&R CHR/Rhythmic Editor" From me: The Los Angeles ratings will now have three stations classified as Urban AC.
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Post by reception on Dec 29, 2006 17:15:57 GMT -5
KKBT Drops 'The Beat' And Relaunches As KRBV 'V100' Since the late 1980s KKBT/LOS ANGELES has been known as "The Beat" -- and today (12/29) at 8a, the RADIO ONE Urban AC became KRBV (V100), under PD KEVIN FLEMING.
ALL ACCESS has confirmed V100's new lineup: TOM JOYNER comes off of mornings and afternooner CLIFF WINSTON moves up to morning drive. Middays are split between SHIRLEY HAYES and the ABC syndicated MICHAEL BAISDEN show. JOHN MONDS, formerly KKBT and most recently with WILV/CHICAGO (NET NEWS 12/26) will do afternoons, and MYKE JULIUS will stay aboard for "Night Moods."
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John77
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Post by John77 on Dec 29, 2006 20:23:10 GMT -5
3 Urban AC's and no FM Country stations... boo. :(
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