Roberts Metro Broadcasting will officially launch R&B Oldies “Foxy 106.9” K295CQ St. Louis/KXBS-HD3 Bethalto IL on December 1.
The station, which soft-launched earlier this month, will feature a number of familiar names in the St. Louis market led by VP/General Manager Lou Thimes Jr. Thimes previously held on-air roles in the market at 630 KXOK/97.1 KXOK-FM, 104.9 KMJM, 1120 KMOX and management roles in Peoria and St. Louis. Don ‘DJ Wrekk 1’ Williams will serve as Program Director. Williams most recently spent seven years programming Hubbard’s “X102.3” WMBX West Palm Beach FL. He began his career in his native St. Louis as a mixer at “Magic 108” KMJM and later had stints at “100.3 The Beat” KATZ and “Q95.5” WFUN-FM before spending thirteen years in Indianapolis at 96.3 WHHH.
On-air hosts will include longtime KMJM midday host Tammie Holland and former “95.5 R&B” WFUN-FM afternoon co-host Sinita Wells.
Roberts Metro Broadcasting acquired K295CQ earlier this year from Fusion Radio LLC for $460,000. The Roberts family owns Hip Hop “97.7 The Beat” WRBJ-FM Jackson MS and previously owned WRBU-TV St. Louis and four other television stations.
Roberts Metro Broadcasting, owned by St. Louis real estate developer and mogul Dr. Michael V. Roberts, Sr., alongside co-owners attorneys Michael V. Roberts Jr. & Jeanne Roberts Johnson, is proud to announce the highly anticipated launch of its new radio station, FOXY 106.9 FM, “St. Louis’ Best Mix of R&B and Throwback Jams”.FOXY 106.9 FM is a significant milestone for Roberts Metro Broadcasting as it aims to provide a diverse range of timeless urban hits and entertainment to its audience. With an over-the-air reach of more than 1 million listeners within the urban market of the Greater St. Louis region and global listenership through online streaming on FOXY1069.com, the station is set to captivate and engage a wide range of listeners.Officially hitting the airwaves on Friday, December 1st at 6:00 AM, FOXY 106.9 FM will debut “The Real Breakfast Crew” weekday daily morning show, featuring Tammie Holland, Lou “The Real J.R.” Thimes, Lady Re, Mz. Sinita, and DJ Roze. This team of talented and dynamic on-air personalities, along with other notable names in the industry, are dedicated to delivering engaging content, soulful classics, and trend-setting sounds.FOXY 106.9 FM will curate a carefully selected blend of music genres, including R&B, jazz, blues, gospel, funk, and classic hip-hop. In addition to its music programming, FOXY 106.9 FM will feature captivating shows like “The Quiet Storm” and segments that explore various aspects of urban culture. The station aims to foster a sense of community and engagement among its listeners.Committed to providing an immersive and entertaining experience, FOXY 106.9 FM will also have a strong online presence through its website, foxy1069.com, and a soon-to-come mobile app, allowing listeners to tune in from anywhere in the world.To celebrate its launch, FOXY 106.9 FM has planned an electrifying lineup of events and promotions, including exclusive giveaways and special guest appearances.Roberts Metro Broadcasting and the FOXY 106.9 FM family invite urban music enthusiasts, industry professionals, and the community at large to join in the celebration of this exciting new radio station.
