Hot 97’s Summer Jam is the event that marks the beginning of the tri-state area’s long, hot summer ahead. The moniker of being the “Super Bowl of hip-hop” carries weight and expectations. If there’s ...
“HOT 97 is the voice of the streets, the soundtrack of New York, and the heartbeat of Hip Hop culture,” said Kudjo Sogadzi, EVP, Growth and Content at MediaCo Holding. “This lineup reflects the best ...
“Hip-hop was set out in the dark/ They used to do it out in the park” begins MC Shan’s classic 1986 single “The Bridge.” Yes, it was a mere 30 years ago that the biggest hip-hop events of the year ...
Ebro Darden reveals how he defied corporate politics, bet on himself, and now juggles roles at both Apple Music and Hot 97 while watching Hip-Hop media chase drama over music. Ebro Darden isn’t just a ...
Funkmaster Flex reminisced on the beginnings of Hot 97 during his last 7 p.m. to midnight slot on Monday night. Funk has been with the venerated radio station since its inception in 1992, which is ...