Philly Radio: Russ Parr Lands Wake-Up Duty At WPPZ

Radio One Philadelphia station manager, Ezio Torres, has announced that Russ Parr is now hosting a new morning show on the all-new WPPZ Classix 107.9 FM.

The Russ Parr Morning Show will broadcast weekdays from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Parr, the host of the Russ Parr Morning Show, is not only a well-known figure in media and television but also a noted voice on black music and culture.

“This guy is fun, funny and all about winning. I’ve heard about Russ Parr for years. He lives up to his reputation as a first-class broadcaster and content King,” stated Jay Dixon, Program Director of Radio One Philadelphia’s 100.3 WRNB, Praise 107.9 HD2, and Classix 107.9 FM. “He’ll be the icing on the cake to make Classix 107.9 one of the greatest Classic R&B brands in history. We are too happy to have him on board.”

Parr’s career has evolved from stand-up comedian and recording artist to filmmaker and host of a top-rated, nationally syndicated radio show heard across America. He landed his own morning show on 1580 KDAY in Los Angeles, CA, the first 24-hour, all hip hop station in the country. He not only used his platform to address gang violence but also provide gang intervention.

While at KDAY, Parr launched Rapsur Records, an independent record label. He recorded one of several parody songs, titled, We Like Ugly Women, as Bobby Jimmy, a fictitious character he popularized on his morning show. The record was a hit, and ultimately, he signed with rapper Eazy-E’s label, Ruthless Records and recorded several EPs produced by Dr. Dre and DJ Pooh. In 1995, Parr was offered the position as morning show host at 93.9 WKYS in Washington, D.C. Two years later, the Russ Parr Morning Show debuted and has been in syndication for nearly two decades.

In addition to his music and radio credits, Parr has written, produced and directed films and television movies including TV One’s The Bobby Debarge Story (2019), Bounce TV’s Saints and Sinners (2017 – present), Ringside (2016), Definitely Divorcing (2016), and TV One’s hit series Born Again Virgin (2015).