About J.R. Davis, Director of Content, Digital Operations

Chance The Rapper may be the biggest star in Rap right now. His Album “Coloring Book” along with the Single “No Problems” featuring 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne were nominated for Grammys along and along with his work on the Kanye West Album “The Life Of Pablo,” Chano has 7 nominations under his belt. Not […]

When you look back on 2016, one of the most amazing stories will be Fat Joe and Remy Ma. After serving time in prison, Remy linked back up with mentor and Terror Squad boss Fat Joe and began to make music again. The Result? A Chart-topping single in “All The Way Up” and two Grammy […]

People counted D.R.A.M. out after his first big hit “Cha-Cha” was a tad bit jacked by Drake‘s “Hotline Bling.” That didn’t deter the Virgina-born artist and his latest single “Broccoli” featuring Lil Yachty is now 4 times platinum and Grammy nominated. Colby Colb sits with D.R.A.M. to talk about his success and a interesting tidbit […]

High Point, North Carolina’s own DJ Luke Nasty had a monster 2016. His singles “Might Be” topped the rap charts in early 2016 and his EP, “Boom Room” was well received. All of Luke’s music has that 90’s feel so who should he sample next? Colby Colb has a couple of ideas for the rapper […]

Noah Cyrus has some big shoes to fill. Noah is the younger sister of Miley Cyrus and her father is Country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus. How different will the youngest Cyrus be? She talks to Colby Colb about her famous family and what to look for in the Radio One Grammy Lounge. Related: Radio One Grammy […]

For over 25 years Twista has been killing it in the rap game. From his beginnings on the west side of Chicago, being the first artist signed to Loud Records and then delivering a classic star-turning verse on the Do Or Die classic “Po Pimp” to now, Twista has undoubtedly made his mark in Hip-Hop. […]

“Uber Everywhere” was one of Hip-Hop’s breakout singles in 2016 and for some it’s real life. Many where leaving their cars behind and grabbing the ride-share service and rapper MadeinTYO‘s big single may have been a factor in the surge. Did you know the he actually lived in Tokyo, Japan? Radio One’s Colby Colb talks […]

The ABC hit show Black-ish had one of the most politically charged episodes in all of television this year when star Anthony Anderson spoke on the treatment of Black People in America and where we stand today. Black-ish co-star Allen Maldonado, who also took part in the scene talks to Radio One Vice President of […]

Comedic Legend and D.C. Native Tommy Davidson is keeping busy with his new TV show “Vacation Creation,” which takes audiences on an inspirational journey to follow the voyages of families facing hardship. Davidson gives us a brief summary of the show along with his thoughts on how the world sees us in “Donald Trump‘s America.” […]

at 18 years old, Matt Rife is one of the youngest comedians on the Nick Cannon/MTV show “Wildin’ Out.” Radio One’s Colby Colb talks to the Columbus, Ohio native about how he got his comedic career started at 15 and how he “shot his shot at rising star Zendaya and failed. Related: Radio One Grammy Lounge: MadeinTYO […]