With streaming being on the rise in the last 5 years, traditional urban radio is still a major way for your fan to hear your music that's why they still exist. Urban radio stations are those that play music genres such as hip hop, R&B, soul, reggae, and dancehall. There are many urban radio stations in the United States, but they are not evenly distributed across the states. Some states have more urban radio stations than others, and some states have none at all. For example, New York has 18 urban radio stations, while Wyoming has none. Do your research, this list is to get you started in the right direction.
This is a list of the top urban stations in every state, these are the most popular or highest-rated urban radio stations in each state.
Alabama: WQHT (Hot 97) in New York City1
Alaska: KFAT (92.9 KFAT) in Anchorage2
Arizona: KKFR (Power 98.3 & 96.1) in Phoenix
Arkansas: KIPR (Power 92 Jams) in Little Rock
California: KPWR (Power 106) in Los Angeles
Colorado: KS1075 (KS107.5) in Denver
Connecticut: WZMX (Hot 93.7) in Hartford
Delaware: WJKS (Kiss 101.7) in Wilmington
Florida: WEDR (99 Jamz) in Miami
Georgia: WVEE (V-103) in Atlanta
Hawaii: KDDB (102.7 Da Bomb) in Honolulu
Idaho: KZMG (My 102.7) in Boise
Illinois: WGCI-FM (107.5 WGCI) in Chicago
Indiana: WHHH (Hot 96.3) in Indianapolis
Iowa: KJMC (89.3 FM) in Des Moines
Kansas: KPRS (Hot 103 Jamz) in Kansas City
Kentucky: WLOU (104.7 FM) in Louisville
Louisiana: WQUE-FM (Q93.3) in New Orleans
Maine: WHTP (Hot Radio Maine) in Portland
Maryland: WERQ-FM (92Q Jams) in Baltimore
Massachusetts: WJMN (Jam’n 94.5) in Boston
Michigan: WJLB (FM98 WJLB) in Detroit
Minnesota: KMOJ (89.9 FM) in Minneapolis
Mississippi: WJMI (99 Jams) in Jackson
Missouri: WHHL (Hot 104.1) in St. Louis
Montana: KXDR (107.5 The Drive) in Missoula
Nebraska: KOPW (Power 106.9) in Omaha
Nevada: KVEG (Hot 97.5) in Las Vegas
New Hampshire: WJYY (105.5 JYY) in Concord
New Jersey: WQHT (Hot 97) in New York City
New Mexico: KKSS (Kiss 97.3) in Albuquerque
New York: WQHT (Hot 97) in New York City
North Carolina: WQOK (K97.5) in Raleigh
North Dakota: KYYY (Y93) in Bismarck
Ohio: WENZ (Z107.9) in Cleveland
Oklahoma: KVSP (Power 103.5) in Oklahoma City
Oregon: KXJM (Jam’n 107.5) in Portland
Pennsylvania: WUSL (Power 99) in Philadelphia
Rhode Island: WWKX (Hot 106) in Providence
South Carolina: WHXT (Hot 103.9) in Columbia
South Dakota: KKLS-FM (Hot 104.7) in Sioux Falls
Tennessee: WUBT (101.1 The Beat) in Nashville
Texas: KBXX (97.9 The Box) in Houston
Utah: KUUU (U92) in Salt Lake City
Vermont: WWMP (103.3 The Mountain) in Burlington
Virginia: WCDX (iPower 92.1/104.1) in Richmond
Washington: KUBE (93.3 FM) in Seattle
West Virginia: WRVZ (98.7 The Beat) in Charleston
Wisconsin: WKKV-FM (V100.7) in Milwaukee
Wyoming: None
Washington DC is the capital of the United States and has many urban radio stations that cater to different audiences and music genres. Some of the most popular urban radio stations in Washington DC are:
WKYS (93.9 FM): This station plays urban contemporary music, which includes hip hop, R&B, and pop hits. It also features interviews with celebrities and cultural icons.
WHUR (96.3 FM): This station plays urban adult contemporary music, which includes R&B, soul, and classic hip hop. It also features news, talk shows, and entertainment from hosts such as Steve Harvey and Michael Baisden.
WPGC (95.5 FM): This station plays urban contemporary music, which includes hip hop, R&B, and pop hits. It also hosts community events and showcases local talent.
WMMJ (102.3 FM): This station plays urban adult contemporary music, which includes R&B, soul, and classic hip hop. It also features live mixes from DJs and personalities such as Donnie Simpson and Russ Parr.
WOL (1450 AM): This station plays urban talk radio, which includes topics such as politics, social issues, and culture. It also features personalities such as Joe Madison and Cathy Hughes.
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