Music & Entertainment

At a recent benefit for earthquake victims in Japan, fictitious rap group Monkey Gang opened for veteran Brooklyn rap group, Smif and Wessun. The group performed after hip hop legends such as Large Professor, Sadat X of Brand Nubian and Q-Tip from a Tribe Called Quest. Smif And Wessun’s new album, Monumental, a collaboration with […]

ANOTHER WIZNATION.COM EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW E.J. Greig (Assistant Program Director, 101.1 The Wiz) in studio with Russell Simmons. Highly respected millionaire, mogul and entertainment entrepreneur Russell Simmons stopped by for an interesting conversation with the WizNation crew diving into the principles found inside his latest book “Super Rich.” Designed to enlighten the masses on giving more […]

REMINDER: WEDNESDAY, MAY 18TH – 10:00AM LIVE ONLY ON 101.1 THE WIZ SPECIAL GUEST RUSSELL SIMMONS FOLLOW RUSSELL SIMMONS ON TWITTER – @UNCLERUSH Russell Simmons discusses his new book “Super Rich” and the principles of giving. Mr. Simmons will also highlight his personal and professional connection to the city of Cincinnati while in town promoting […]

Young Chris takes LL Cool J’s 1995 hit “Hey Lover” featuring Boyz II Men and puts his own spin on it. The once Roc-A-Fella Records MC is now signed with Rico Love’s Division 1 label. He is set to drop his “L.I.F.E” (Ladies Is Free Everywhere) mixtape May 24th. Take a listen to the audio […]

Listen to Lil B The Based God’s new mixtape “Bi*ch Mob: Respect The Bi*ch” Vol. 1. The Based God just wont stop, he continues to release new music no matter what the haters are saying. Lil B recently made an uproar in the music industry when he announced his debut album would be titled “I’m […]

Just six months into 2011 Jim Jones is making a serious bid for hip-hop’s man of the year. While his contemporaries huddle in island getaways finishing new albums,  the Dipset Capo has already released an album, starred in a TV show and been in enough drama to keep him a trending topic through 2012.  Right […]

Photos by Beatrice Bangura Johnny Gill stopped by the Magic 95.9 studios to talk to Tim Watts his upcoming project. He has collaborations with Keith Sweat, Stevie Wonder, Wyclef Jean and even Trey Songz. Stay tuned to Magic 95.9 to hear his latest single “In The Mood.” Check his new single out below. New Edition […]

PHOTO Brian Moghadam for iHeartRadio British recording artist, Tinie Tempah, was in New York City last night to promote his album “Discovery.” His single, “Written In The Stars” is getting tons of spins on pop radio and MTV and is already certified Platinum. He performed at the at the P.C. Richard & Son Theater in […]

Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba is going down on May 25th and ends May 30th. Jennifer Hudson, Chrisette Michele and Heads of State (Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant & Johnny Gill) are set to take the stage. Six finalist have been selected to compete for the grand prize, an opportunity to fly to Aruba and […]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANET JACKSON 101.1 The Wiz family, friends and ultimate Janet Jackson fans, we thank you for tuning in all day long for our exclusive birthday celebration, but now it’s time to send you off the right way with a special Janet megamix below! Enjoy! You know you want this! AN EXCLUSIVE MEGAMIX BROUGHT […]

What’s the worst thing that could happen to a singer who’s already under much scrutiny for not having the best live vocals? If you guessed a major malfunction with the performance track, then you totally guessed right. Superstar entertainer Jennifer Lopez had to have been truly embarrassed this weekend as she took the stage, entered […]

LRG Films took Kid Daytona out to Puerto Rico on the coast of Old San Juan in an area known as La Perla to shoot three videos with directors Derek Pike and Woodworks. Check out the first completed video for “Padma, So Buttery” (extended dirty version), the third video off the Interlude LP. Check out […]