Emmis Communications removing local artists from the airwaves!!
Released on = January 16, 2006, 8:22 pm
Press Release Author = Jason Brown
Industry = Entertainment
Press Release Summary = On Wednesday January 4th corporate behemoth Emmis Communications canceled the famed Hip-Hop show Friday Night Flavas, which aired on Power 106 (KPWR) 105.9 FM in Los Angeles every Friday night from 12am to 3am since 1998. This was one of the few shows left that actually supported local independent acts in the area. The move was said to be made to make room for more commercial music. A Los Angeles based independent Hip-Hop act, Bleu Collar has started a crusade to save the show over 1,500 listeners have signed their petition to help save the show.
Press Release Body = For the past 8 years the Fantastik Four Crew, which features DJs Mr. Choc and J. Rocc, C-Minus and Truly OdD, have provided a critical outlet for underground Hip-Hop in Southern California, the nation\'s second largest market.
According to Fantastik 4our group members, there was no official warning of the cancellation and that listeners will not receive a farewell show.
As the radio market in the US becomes more monopolized it's harder & harder for artists who aren't on major record labels to get exposure on the air waves. Thus, you hear the same 16 songs when you turn on the radio. Friday Night Flavas has filled that void for a decade & provided many artists you see on MTV & BET now their first platform to get their music to listeners.
After its inception, Friday Night Flavas experienced major success and helped Power 106 to open its door to Hip-Hop and to their current slogan \"Where Hip-Hop Lives.\" A Los Angeles based independent Hip-Hop act, Bleu Collar has started a crusade to save the show. Over 1,500 listeners have signed their petition to help save the show. If Power 106 is where Hip Hop lives - Then they should embrace the realest Hip Hop they have - Friday Night Flavas.
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