TheBeatDFW – 97.9 The Beat

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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 unlike any other comic on the road today. He has continued to please. In November of 2002, Rickey joined fellow heavyweight comedians D. L. H... Read more..
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Mel the Mack, born in Mobile, Alabama started his radio career in 1990 at WBLX in Mobile, Alabama. He worked as an Mix DJ and Radio Personality holding down night shift from 6-10pm. In 2000 he relocated to Dallas, Texas which is where he started working with Service Broadcasting and was there for 7 years. Currently, you can hear Mel the Mack on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show Monday through Friday, Saturdays 8-noon and Sundays 2-6pm... Read more..
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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?” Veda Emery became known as “Veda Loca” as a result of her hilarious commentary while she worked as a stylist at a Washington D.C. Hair salon.  Her natural ability to engage and entertain others encouraged Veda to pursue a career in comedy.  Veda tried stand-up and quickly learned that the stage would not be her home.  Her... Read more..
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97.9 The Beat’s newest jock J Kruz defines “swag.” Speaking three languages and thriving as world-traveler, recording artist and radio personality, J Kruz brings an unparalleled persona to Dallas-Ft. Worth. Born in New York and raised in Pittsburgh, Kruz, who was voted ‘Top Talent’ in the Steel City three years in a row, comes to Dallas from WAMO radio in Pittsburgh. Well-known for his high-energy antics, he spent five years in Pittsburgh before bringing his “movement” to Dallas. While in Pittsburgh, he was the first Latino radio jock in the market, known as “The Holla Back Kid... Read more..
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