Radio One Hip-Hop “Hot 107.9” WHTA Hampton/Atlanta GA will launch a new on-air lineup on Monday, April 20.
The changes follow Radio One’s layoffs last week that deeply affected WHTA. Overnight host Erin Rae moves to middays from 10am-2pm. Former ‘Durrty Boyz” night co-host J Nicks moves up to afternoons from 2-7pm. They replace the exiting Reec and Mz Shyneka respectively.
At night Radio One is taking “Z107.9” WENZ Cleveland night host Incognito national among their stations. “Posted On The Corner” hosted by Incognito will eventually be based in Atlanta and will air on multiple Hip Hop stations owned or operated by the company including KBFB Dallas, WGPR Detroit, WIZF Cincinnati, and WCKX Columbus.
Today Urban One Atlanta announced their new on-air line up for the most important Hip Hop station in the country. Starting Monday, April 20th , Erin Rae who has been with the station for two years will now takeover middays, bringing a fresh new perspective and her social media swag to the airwaves. J Nicks who has been responsible for the tremendous ratings success at night as part of the Durrty Boyz Show will now entertain and bring his high energy to afternoon drive with interactive features, entertaining interviews and more. Following in J Nicks footsteps, Incognito returns to Atlanta to bring his “Posted On The Corner” show with the best mixes, entertainment news and contest, every night from 7pm-12m.
Incognito fresh sound with his national show produced by Radio One will be based in Atlanta clearing in many markets including Dallas, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus, OH.
“This year as we celebrate our 25th year of the station,” said Tim Davies Regional VP and GM, “we have refreshed the line up with names you know and new talent as we go into the next 25 years.”
Program Director, Tap Money said, “We here at Radio One Atlanta are elated to see these amazing talents lead HOT 107.9 into the new decade. Erin Rae and J Nicks have worked very hard for these new opportunities and we are all very proud of them. Incognito is no stranger to Atlanta and I have no doubt he will charter nights to new and greater heights.”
The HOT 107.9 lineup starting as of April 20, 2020 will be as following:
Rickey Smiley Morning Show: Monday – Friday 6am-10am
Erin Rae: Monday – Friday 10am-3pm
J Nicks: Monday – Friday 3pm-7pm
Incognito: Monday-Friday 7pm-12m
