Atlanta Radio: Radio One Flips Translator To Classic R&B

Radio One launches flips W275BK 102.9 FM in Atlanta to Classic R&B as "Classix 102.9".  The translator had been airing classic Hip-Hop.  The translator is fed via Radio One's WUMJ 97.5 FM HD2, licensed to Fayetteville GA.

The new format features songs from the 70's and 80's with artists such as Rick James, Prince, The Gap Band, Earth Wind and Fire, The Whispers and even some classic funk. Beginning January 3, the "DL Hughley Show" debuts in weekday afternoons from 3-7pm, followed two weeks later with the "Tom Joyner Morning Show" officially returning to Atlanta on January 16.  Joyner was dropped by Cox Media Group Urban AC “Kiss 104.1” WALR in late November.

"Ever since Tom left the market, there has been an outcry for him to return to Atlanta," said Regional VP/General Manager Tim Davies. "We found the audience for our Boom format was too narrow. By expanding the playlist and launching a fresh R&B sound with the Tom Joyner Morning Show in the morning and for the first time in Atlanta the DL Hughley show in the afternoons, Classix 102.9 will be a great new station for the market, and a perfect complement to our cluster."

W275BK 102.9 FM (250 watts)

VP/Programming and Operations Hurricane Dave announces Erwin Hill (Katt D) is promoted to PD. "We love to promote from within our organization. I've had the pleasure to see Katt D in his role as APD for MAJIC 107.5/97.5 FM and Praise 102.5 FM. There's no doubt he's going to do some amazing things in his new role as Program Director for Classix 102.9," he said.