The Chicago radio shake-ups continue — and this time there’s major changes at both WGCI and Power 92. All Access is reporting Loni Swain and UB Rodriguez are exiting WGCI, and will be replaced with Frankie Robinson and Tone Kapone from Power 92. ALL ACCESS has confirmed that iHEARTMEDIA Urban WGCI (107.5)/CHICAGO has made changes…
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Trey Songz Celebrates The Release of Trigga In Chicago with Hennessy
Last night at Sawtooth Lounge in Chicago, Hennessy V.S. proudly partnered with Power 92 to host an intimate listening party for Trey’s new album, Trigga, which is available in stores and online today. The event was hosted by Power 92’s Tone Kapone, and included an exclusive one-on-one interview between Tone and Trey, and at the…
Video: 2 Chainz Talks Yeezus Tour, Cap 1, New Mixtape & More w/ Power 92
While in town Wednesday night, Tity Two Necklaces hit Power 92 to chop up with Shagg Nice and DJ Pharris about a few things including working with Cap 1, his upcoming T.R.U. University mixtape, Kanye’s Yeezus tour and more. 2 Chainz also says that he’s currently assisting Cap 1 with his new album and I…
Video: TI at Power 92’s Power 2 Change Event
On Monday, May 20, Chicago’s Power 92 (92.3) launched a new initiative called Power 2 Change. The event kicked off at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep with the Grand Hustle boss, TI. Tip spoke on the violence plaguing the city as well as how programs such as Power 2 Change can have a positive effect. He…
Video: Lupe Fiasco Revisits Obama Issue w/ Tone Kapone
Lupe checks in with Tone Kapone on Power 92 to discuss his almost-triple-platinum single “The Show Goes On,” his almost-gold album Lasers, his new single with Trey Songz and revisits his beef with Obama and the US government. As always, Lu has a lot to say. Don’t tune out on this one…
Major Shakeup at Power 92, All Daytime DJs Fired
In a move that has shocked and surprised just about everyone (with the exception of those in the know), Power 92 WPWX-FM has fired all of their daytime DJs including the very-popular Sam Sylk and Trey The Choklit Jok. Says Chicagoland Radio & Media: In what is nothing short of a major shocker, Crawford Broadcasting…
Video: J. Cole Interview w/ The Hot Boyz on Power 92
After Cole World’s set at Lollapalooza last weekend, and before his sold out show at Bottom Lounge, J. stopped by Power 92 to chop it up with Tone & Shag. They talk about his new album, being down and touring with Jay-Z and much more. “There’s still pressure no matter who I’m signed to;…
Video: TI Talks King Uncaged, Takers [Tone & Shag Go To Hollywood Pt. 2]
Here we find Power 92’s Hot Boyz, Tone & Shag, on day two of their BET Award Tour in Hollywood. They linked with the uncaged king for a quick interview and run-down on what Tip’s working on including his upcoming album, King Uncaged, as well as his movie, Takers. The Hot Boyz definitely did it…
Video: Drake’s Album Release Party in Chicago
Thursday night, the good folks at Power 92 threw an album release party/listening session for Drake’s recent release Thank Me Later at Vibe in Chicago. Here we have some footage of the event and Drake’s words to the packed house. Shouts to Power 92 and Tone of the Hot Boyz for filming this and…