Jay Hicks brings over 15 years of industry experience and knowledge to the table. As one of the youngest Program Directors in Urban Radio he has the experience and vision to "refresh" and "lead" the new era of the music industry. Born on the west side of Detroit, Jeremiah Hicks (known as Jay Hicks) grew up in a neighborhood rich with family, culture, and music. After graduating from Detroit Catholic Central high school , Jay Hicks would go onto pursue his academic career at Michigan State University to study Communications. While attending school in East-Lansing, Jay was able to find an on-air/part time position at the urban radio station Power 96.5. He was quickly promoted to Assistant program Director/Music Director/Night Host for WQHH. As night host he reached the highest ratings in the station’s 15 year history being #1 18-34. As Music Director he was able to make the station become more cutting edge with his ability to pick and break new music. Over the years, key music executives started to admire Jay’s music ear and would lean on him for advice and guidance. This lead him to be selected as Edison Research’s most gifted “30 Radio Professionals under 30 Years Old”. Currently Jay serves as Program Director for Power 93.7 WBLK. Throughout the years, Jay has demonstrated his ability to set goals while maintaining a “team player” attitude along with completing projects in a timely and thorough manner. As an ambitious, creative and experienced Radio Programmer and Music Curator, Jay is ready to lead and contribute his knowledge and expertise to the music industry.
Jay Hicks
T.I. Coming to Canalside in Buffalo
Rapper and three-time Grammy Award winner T.I. is coming to the 716!
Explore & More Kids Museum will now open daily
I been seeing it all over the news and youtube and now its following opening up. Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum will open daily at Canalside beginning Thursday, June 24th.
The museum offers a variety of learning play zones and hands-on educational spaces. al...
Buffalo Has the Worst Drivers in New York
I drive all the time and I must say its sommmmmmeee crazy folks on the road. I think people just be super high or something. So I think this report from the Allstate America's Best Drivers is right on point. It just came out and it ranks Buffalo drivers at the bottom of all New York State cities...
Here are some good events around Buffalo this weekend.
I'm trying to give you a head start early. So many listeners call me and say that we should post weekend activity's earlier in the week so they can plan accordingly. Look i listened and below is what i have found regarding events for the weekend of June 29th & 30th.
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This Cannabis Campus could bring over 1000 Jobs
Flora Buffalo, who plans to bring a $200 million high-tech Cannabis Campus which could bring 500 to 1,000 jobs to Buffalo is still trying to make light of the failed marijuana legislation from the state.
According to WGRZ, they are still in the works and have full confidence that they will be able to open one of the largest Cannibas Campuses in the nation, which is expected to have 1...
Summer Has Finally Arrived to Buffalo NY!
Just in time for the first day of summer!
Does Nicki Minaj still have it
She had a run longer than anybody expected. I think she had that verse on "Bed Rock" in like 2008 that put her on. And she stayed very relevant up until 2014. But now in 2019... this is what she's doing. Is this good or bad. Check the song below...
Summer brings good weather to Buffalo this weekend
According to the weather team at Channel 4 this the the forcast for the next couple of days. Its looking very good for the weekend. The weekend will warm up again with summer time temps and mainly dry conditions.
FRIDAY
High: 70
Low: 55
Cool with scattered showers to start the day then a mix of sun & clouds in the afternoon.
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Tiffany Haddish stars in new Johnny Gill video “Soul of a Women”
Classy music from a classy dude, Johnny continues to deliver hit after hit. This is the top song in country and its only right for him to drop a video starring Tiffany Haddish.
Beautiful video Beautiful song just beautiful congratulations on making THIS SONG NUMBER ONE...
Things to do this weekend in Buffalo
Summer starts tomorrow and you know Buffalo is Littt once it hits. There is always so much going on throughout the Summer months and below are some things that going down the 1st week of Summer in Buffalo.
11th Annual BBQ & Blues Bas
There will be enough live entertainment to get your foot tappin' as well. Th...
New Chiavetta’s potato chips coming soon
I think everyone loves that there sauce. I must say its really, really good. Well there is good new coming because the Chiavetta's company announced potato chips with the famous flavor will soon be created.
They will be working with with New York Chips to produce the flavor...
Costco Is Finally Coming To The Buffalo Area
Costco is coming to Buffalo!