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Catch Persia Nicole weekdays 10AM-3PM! She gets you through your workday with over an hour of commercial free music inside the Half and Half Mix from 11:45AM-2:00PM.

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Dre Johnson was destined to rock the mic and entertain. Believe it or not, as a kid, Dre converted his bedroom into a radio station. That dream has sprung into a career for him working at stations in his town Baltimore all the way to St Louis and Cleveland. Dre attended the Broadcasting Institute of MD. His fun and direct personality has led him to be the voice of Sears, The American Cancer Society and many others.

No stranger to The Arts and being in front of the camera. Dre Johnson has been seen nationally on BET’s 50 Cent “The Massacre”. Most recently he starred in the B’More stage play, “Where Can a Good Women Find a Good Man”. You can find Dre Johnson in “The Zone” Saturdays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m!

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BRIANCXVI (CXVI), born in Alexandria, VA, is an American personality, recording artist, producer, and writer. He has authored 3 novels, “The Man Who Didn’t Stop Running”, “Deja’s Watchtower” and “I’m Fine” as well as composed 2 studio projects, “I’m Fine” & “BEACHRAINROCK”. CXVI also has an extensive 10-year media career in the broadcast industry, anchoring himself in entertainment media.  CXVI is out to continue to prove his valor in the arena of music, media and influence. He continues his pursuits with a passion for the betterment of people.

That same passion bleeds over into his thriving 10-year media career in nation-wide commercial media. His broadcasting career began in his hometown near the Washington, D.C area where he served the community as an overnight host on WKYS (Urban One) for nearly 3 years, interning prior to. Mentored and trained by broadcasting veterans like Russ Parr, Rickey Smiley, EZ Street, Neke Howse, Kelson, and more, he quickly excelled to new opportunities in radio.

Following his successful stint at home, CXVI ventured to Buffalo, NY to join the heritage station, WBLK as the night show (6P-10P) host. In Buffalo, CXVI hosted the #1 (Arbitron Rated, Brand Recorded Highest Rated Show in Townsquare Media Buffalo) show “Brian’s World” with co-hosts Michelle Visa and DJ Big Rob. Quickly becoming immersed in the Buffalo culture, the show continued to thrive.

Following the successful stint, CXVI relocated to Indianapolis, IN serving as the midday host (10AM-3P) on HOT 96.3. While in Indiana, CXVI grasped several huge statements in livelihood and manhood thus leading to the growth of his ambitions. While serving the community as a broadcaster, CXVI wrote his first novel “The Man Who Didn’t Stop Running” and toured 13 cities with his story of love. As book sales increased and the radio show continued to gain popularity, CXVI also released his second mixtape entitled, “I’m Fine” in 2016. The project provided a first hand peak into the world of a depressed African American.

Not only does CXVI dedicate his career to tastefulness, love, timelessness and quality, but at the core of his passion is serving the mental health community. With several freelance opportunities and volunteering , CXVI has worked alongside the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for 3 years, seeking to understand the dark work of mental illnesses and how we can ban together to prevent suicide.

“I’ve been trapped by my thoughts before, I know the struggle. I want to understand those clouds so that they won’t invade someone else’s life,” said CXVI.

CXVI continues to rely on his words to help usher in a wave of love. CXVI  is also currently On-Air in Baltimore, MD for 92Q, serving the Baltimore community with his love and passion for broadcasting. Through it all, his passion for people continues to propel him. His goal is to accurately represent a motto that he lives by: love can save us all.