WBLS

WBLS is a commercial urban adult contemporary radio station licensed to New York City. Owned by Mediaco Holding and operated by Emmis Communications under a local marketing agreement, the station broadcasts on 107.5 FM with an effective radiated power of 48,000 watts. WBLS’s studios are located at 1271 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, and its transmitter is located in the Bronx.

WBLS was founded in 1949 as WINS-FM, the FM counterpart to AM 1010 WINS. In 1964, the station changed its format to urban contemporary and adopted the call letters WBLS. WBLS quickly became one of the most popular radio stations in New York City, and its influence extended far beyond the city limits. The station was known for its innovative programming, including the nationally syndicated “Quiet Storm” show hosted by Frankie Crocker.

WBLS has played a major role in the development of urban music. The station was the first to play many of the biggest hits of the 1970s and 1980s, including songs by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston. WBLS also helped to break new artists, such as LL Cool J, Run-DMC, and Public Enemy.

Today, WBLS continues to be a leading voice in urban music. The station plays a mix of current hits and classic R&B, and it features a variety of popular personalities, including Steve Harvey, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Lenny Green. WBLS is also a major force in the New York City community, and it supports a variety of charitable organizations.

WBLS is one of the most iconic radio stations in the world. The station has played a major role in the development of urban music, and it continues to be a leading voice in the New York City community.