TheBeatDFW – 97.9 The Beat

Establishing himself as a clean comic, his down home southern humor has made him a favorite in the nation’s top comedy venues. From intimate comedy clubs to sold out crowds at Madison Square Garden, the Universal Amphitheater and the Lincoln Center, Rickey’s unique style of humor resonates with his audiences… Read More

Now a valuable part of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show and host of Dance Club 21, Rocky’s entrance into radio was influenced by his love to entertain. He has always been somewhat of an entertainer: whether taking goofy pictures to get a laugh or showcasing as the class clown in… Read More

Gary, a 12-year veteran in the radio industry, delivers up a style that keeps listeners waiting for more. He began his career at KJMZ 100.3 in Dallas, one of the top markets in the nation, a feat that is virtually unheard of for a newcomer. What started as a frequent… Read More

Key Note

Where were you born? Dallas (really Planet Ook-Knock)

History of Yourself Including High school activities:  Rapping, getting in trouble and bangin chicks!

What do you enjoy most about being on the radio? Getting to be around music and getting to mess with people’s heads.

Favorite food and why?  Pizza because it’s just… Read More

Ebony Steele brings excitement and a passion for excellence to Radio-One Dallas. Ebony served as co-host of the number one rated morning show at WBHJ in Birmingham Alabama the past four years. She met Rickey Smiley 15 years ago when Rickey was working at Tom McCann shoe store. Through the… Read More

The Artist A Bronx NY native, Headkrack has the makings of a major hip-hop talent with the persona, breath control and credentials to back it up. He has appeared in and won many underground hip-hop battles across the country, such as, Scribble Jam and… Read More

Dj Big Bink was  Born and raised by a single mother of four on the south side of Chicago, and believes that hip hop is a way of life. Big Bink started DJ’ing  in Chicago doing basement and block parties, but began to DJ and promote parties while… Read More

Biography of Veda “Veda Loca” Emery “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” -Frederick Douglas, 1857 If you ask where she was born, she'll say, “Pick somewhere!” If you ask how old she is, she'll ask, “How old do you want me to be?”… Read More

Kitti was in the 4th grade when she stood in front of the class and read what she wanted to be when she grew up, the class burst out in laughter when she didn't say the "normal" things like school teacher,lawyer or doctor. She wanted to be an actress .… Read More