The longest running independent hip hop radio show is getting ready to celebrate its 14th anniversary. On April 7th at The Knitting Factory’s Tap Bar in New York, WBAI’s The Underground Railroad will celebrate that landmark in New York radio history. The show is best known for their high standards in delivering the best in Hip Hop music and culture. The UR has teamed up with the Good Foot monthly party, hosted by promotions company Room Service, Brooklyn label 7Heads, and Brooklyn Brewery to commemorate the anniversary at the April 7th event.
Established in 1991, The Jay Smooth hosted Underground Railroad show, has boasted an all-star line up of resident DJs and artists, including DJs; Spinna, Avee, Qool Marv, Monk-1, Emskee, 3D and artists; Tribe Called Quest, Talib Kweli, Das Efx, Jungle Brothers, King T, Xzibit, Naughty by Nature, Mister Voodoo, Organized Konfusion, Eminem, Mad Skillz, Mr. Complex, Freestyle Fellowship, The Roots, and others.
Jay Smooth said “We’ve been truly blessed to spend 14 years spreading love through funky music, and I can’t wait to do it with y’all in person.” Alma Geddy-Romero, head of College Radio promotions at Room Service had this to add, “The Underground Railroad has supported countless artists and their careers for 14 long years. It’s about time we celebrate their dedication to the music and the culture.”
Giveaways will be graciously provided by Halcyon, Prefix Magazine, Elemental Magazine as well as 7Heads and Room Service.
