Radio One Launches ''Classix 102.9 FM'' in Atlanta

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, December 22, 2017 | 6:34pm CT

Classix 102.9

Radio One launches flips W275BK-FM/Atlanta to Classic R&B as "Classix 102.9" 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.

"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."

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.