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By Kim Hughes
November 04, 2009
Here we are in full fall mode and it’s “Sweet Dreams” for Columbia’s Mike, Ayelet, B-Nolan and James as they take Beyonce #5-4, +578, now on course for the top spot. XHTZ’s Fred and Tre blast off 131x, while KKFR’s Karlie and Joey Boy go 116x and KKWD’sCisco 112x. Also spinning 100+ are WRDW’s Leo and Kannon,WRCL’s Clay and Ian, WIBT’s JoJo, KDDB’sRick and Ryan and KPHW’s Wayne, KC and Kevin. Another big priority for the Columbia crew is Shakira f/Lil Wayne. She’s featured on the cover of Rolling Stone and the boys are going crazy for that picture. Stepping it up on “Give It Up to Me” are KYLD’sCat and Travis, XHTO’s Francisco, KWIN’s Louie, WNVZ’s Tias and Shaggy, KISV’s J. Reed,KWYD’s Complex and Mikey and KPRR’s Patti andSlomotion… Jive’s Strazza and Beata are on fire withChris Brown’s “I Can Transform Ya” f/Lil Wayne, with iTunes sales a robust 50k this week. The video is everywhere and it’s Top 5 Most Downloaded on iTunes. KBFM’s Johnny and Jay Z are slammin’ it 81x, while next up are WNHT’s Shady, KVEG’s Sherita andJ-Noise, KKWD’s Cisco, WWKX’s Dan, WBTS’ Cagleand a ton of stations rotating it +50. WPGC’s Scorpio, WAJZ’sLugnut and WZPW’s Amanda report Top 5 phones, while WNHT’s Shady and KTBT’s JJ McLovin’ call in Top 10s. Beata tells me WBBM’s Erik is a huge fan of the video, and KDON’s Eric the Funky1 says all the kids are talking about it, too. On Usher’s “Papers,” WRVZ’s Woody gets Top 5s and WNHT’s Shady has Top 10s after just one week. The video is everywhere and he’s sold 53k so far. KBFB’sCandy and Big Bink are out in front, playing it 98x, while catching up are KBFM’s Johnny and Jay Z, The Heat’s Dion, KKWD’s Cisco, KPHW’s Wayne, KC and Kevin, WJMH’s Brian and Tap$, WBHJ’s Mary K, WWKX’s Dan and WPGC’s Scorpio. Dude’s got lots of other fans, too, including KQKS’ John E., WHHH’s Brian, KBXX’s Terri, WZMX’s Buck,WLLD’s Brewstaaa, KBMB’s Mofo, KDON’s Eric the Funky1, KUUU’s Booker, KBBT’s Hamm and a gang of others. Jive’s duo impact T-Pain’s “Take Your Shirt Off” and get early adds at KBMB, WTMG, KKUU, WRVZ, WZBZ and the list goes on, including an official mix add at KPWR. Other early believers include KSFM’s Tony, WNHT’s Shady, KTTB’s Hot Rod, KTBT’s JJ McLovin, WJQM’s JD, KDON’s Eric the Funky 1, etc… Universal Republic’s Gary and Alisa say “Good Morning” with Chamillionaire as they roll it out #39-38, while the video is on its way. KPWR’s Jimmy and Eman add! Out in front are WKHT’s Darren and Joey, KIKI’s Jamie, KDHT’s Chaseand Deuce, KUUU’s Kevin and Booker, KPRR’s Patti and Slomotion, and KKUU’s Antdog and Ron T. Deuce has #1 requests. Dig the Tom Petty sample… Birdman’s “Money to Blow” f/Lil Wayne and Drake debuts, with a +327 on Mediabase, thanks to Universal Motown’sTodd, Sujit and Davey. Scorpio, Shady and Hamm all get Top 10 phones, while KQKS’ John E., WJMN’s Pup Dawg, WLLD’s Brewstaaa, KTTB’s Hot Rod, WZPW’s Amanda, KBMB’s Mofo and KFAT’s McConnell all tell me they love it. Catch the video on BET and MTV2. Meanwhile, this joint is poppin’ off at KBFB, KXHT, KDHT, WJMH, WHHH, KBXX, WWKX and KBBT. Also on deck for Uni Motown is Consequence’s “Whatever U Want” f/Kanye West and John Legend, pulling in new adds at WZMX, KBMB, WNHT and WBTT, while already heating up at WRCL, WZPW, KVEG, WOCQ and WRDW. Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness” f/MGMT is cooking for WJQM’s JD, WRCL’s Clay and Ian, WRDW’s Leo and Kannon, KQKS’ John E. and KUUU’s Kevin and Booker, who all step out. Also warming up for U Crew isMelanie Fiona’s “It Kills Me,” which is already Top 25 at Urban and Top 10 at BET’s 106 & Park. It’s coming soon to Rhythm… Michael and Ant build J/RMG’s Ke$ha’s “Tik Tok” at Rhythm following the success at Pop. Leading the way is KKWD’s Cisco, KLUC’sCat and JB, WKHT’s Darren and Joey, WJFX’s Phil, KIBT’s Chris and XHTO’s Francisco, while it’s new for KTTB’s Sam,Zannnie and Hot Rod, KWIN’s Louie and WPOW’s Tom and Big Rog. Check it out and you will dig this record! Amerie’s “Pretty Brown Eyes” f/Trey Songz gets love from WPGC’s Scorpio, WZMX’s Buck, WJMN’s Pup Dawg, KTTB’s Hot Rod, KBXX’s Terri, XHTZ’s Tre and KDON’s Eric the Funky1. It’s also growing for WRDW, KBMB and WHWT, while it’s also in them mix at WQHT, WWKX and WAJZ.… In Rhythm radio news, WDRE’s VP, Co-Owner and AM show host Vic Latino joins forces with Party 87.7 N.Y. to simulcast; he also changes the station’s call letters to WPTY…. Need talent? Contact former KBOS MD and afternoon personality Danny Salas at (559) 355-3767 or email at ESalas518@hotmail.com. He exits after a strong eight-year run…
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