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Rodney "Hot Rod" Washington
On-Air Personality
Power 92
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Rodney Washington was born in Chicago, IL and raised on the Southside. He is the only
child of his mother and father (Latanya & Rodney Washington) who are also from Chicago,
IL. Rodney was inspired by music at an early age with the bond he and his father had
with his father taking him to school having karaoke in the car singing “Vanilla Ice”
& “Gangsta Party”. As Rodney got older he took his passion in music to school where
he attended Morgan Park High School. He would sell Cds & make Mix Playlist for the
entire school, and would always be up on new music to introduce people to. Even though
music was a passion he also had another passion which was basketball. Rodney attended
Morton College (Cicero, IL) after leaving Kennedy King College after a semester to
play basketball for 2 Years then went off to Graceland University (Lamoni, IA). He
then came back and attended Chicago State University where he found his passion back
for music but with a twist in being a radio personality. Rodney started an online
show with a friend (Which is now his producer on Power92.3) every Tuesday and Thursday
calling it “TTU Radio” (Too Turnt Up Radio). The show was inspired by Tone & Shagg,
DJ Pharris, Mike Love & The Dez, and The LA Leakers. The goal was to bring excitement
to college radio and radio in general with introducing the city to new artists and
music. Rodney then was introduced to Tone Kapone where he was mentored by him and
guided. With Tone showing him the ropes of radio he also was trained by Teefa and
Tony Scofield where they guided Rodney in creating his sound on radio and opening
his mind to doing more than just radio but actually being a voice for the people.
With that Rodney took that to heart as he did his Saturday show as a start he created
a Organization for the youth called “PepRallyTakeOver” where he goes to the school
with his team to create a high energy for the school, bridging the gap between the
youth and teachers, and motivating the youth with talking to them, and bringing artist
to motivate them as well.
Rodney Washington otherwise known as "HotRod" is a radio personality on Power92.3
Chicago M-F 7pm-10pm and Saturdays 6pm-10pm. He is also the official DJ for the University
of Notre Dame (Football and Mens Basketball Team). Rodney graduated from Chicago State
University with his bachelor degree in communication. As he continues to grow in the
city of Chicago with collaborating his brand with many others like ChanceTheRapper
(Social Works hosting Teen Open Mics), Hosting Nickelodeon Slime Fest 2019, and being
featured on WGN TV on Chicago's Very Own segment he shines a special light on the
city motivating, guiding, and helping others in the community and city.
Brands & Sponsors:
- Reebok (Sponsor) - ComplexCon & PRTO
- Sovereign Brands including (Belaire, Bumbu, & McQueen)
- University of Notre Dame DJ (Football & Basketball)
- Nickelodeon (Host Slimefest)
- Divvy x Lyft (Sponsor) PRTO
- Featured on WGN TV
- Box Water (Sponsor)
Host: Troi Tyler, General Manager WCSU Radio
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Marcella Jones
Program Director
WKKC 89.3
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If you have ever heard the following words “I Love Me Some You,” then you know you are listening to the golden voice of Marcella Jones, affectionately
known as the Sweetheart of Gospel Music!
Marcella began her radio career over 25 years ago by taking her choir’s CD to the
radio station; she ended up volunteering for 7 years. Because of her sincere dedication
to her listeners, the community and to the spirit of excellence, in March, 2005, Marcella
joined the ranks of Gospel Radio 1390 (Inspiration 1390 AM) and was blessed with the
opportunity to become host of “Evening Inspiration!” Marcella had the chance to host
middays, weekends, fill-in for “Get Your Praise on, V103, and formerly hosted the
“Ride Home.”
Marcella Jones wears many hats. She does volunteer work in the community, speaks with
the youth and started “The Journey” that made its debut at the Black Women’s Expo
in 2019 with standing room only. Marcella is currently Program Director of WKKC 89.3FM
Radio Station of the City Colleges of Chicago where she currently trains and manages
students in their quest to become media broadcasters.
Marcella has received many industry awards: “CPD Certificate of Appreciation,” “Hope
Award,” “Women of Influence,” “Triumphant Woman Award,” “CPS Outstanding Partnership
Award,” Chicago Alliance of Gospel Professionals, Excellence in Media Award,” “The
Arnold Mireles” and “Special Partnership Award (CPD),” among others!
Marcella’s goal: To be passionate about one’s purpose in life, ALWAYS giving more
than what is expected.
If you know nothing else about Marcella Jones please know --
“She Loves Herself Some You”
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Keno Greer
Rejoice FM 102.3
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Emmy® Award-winning, two-time Stellar Gospel Music Awards nominee Keno Greer is a
radio host, television producer, actor, as well as creator and host of Street Sermonz Urban
Gospel radio show. Street Sermonz with Keno gained notoriety on Chicago Hip-Hop and
R & B station WPWX Power 92.3 FM, where the show lived for 5 years before relocating
to sister station WYCA Rejoice 102.3 FM. Street Sermonz is now syndicated in Grand
Rapids, and Lansing, Michigan; as well as in Phoenix, Arizona.
Keno’s Emmy® is the result of his contribution to the documentary Chicago Sinfonietta:
Sounds of Diversity, on Chicago PBS station WYCC-TV20. This behind-the-scenes look
shows the nation’s most culturally diverse orchestra and it’s conductor, Maestro Paul
Freeman.
Keno’s two nominations as Stellar Awards announcer of the year are due, in part, to
Keno’s strides in delivering gospel-music variety to listeners: “If you want everybody
to listen, play music for everybody!” Greer says. In addition to refreshing and inspiring
music, Keno delivers inspirational messages about relationships—with God, family,
friends, and community—and about overcoming struggles, adversity, and excelling in
life.
Functioning as what he calls “a radio missionary,” Keno reaches out to unconventional
listeners—the people who call in to Street Sermonz to say, “I don’t go to church,
I don’t usually listen to gospel music, but I love your show!” or “I can’t make it
to church and your show is church for me.” Street Sermonz with Keno is a beacon.
Keno also shines in his role as a radio personality in the internationally distributed
movie Blessed & Cursed, which features Sheryl Lee Ralph, Drew Sidora, Dr. Bobby Jones, Rance Allen, Karen
Clark-Sheard and other gospel stars. He landed a cameo in “Dreams” (http://dreamsthemovie.com),
a Lionsgate release featuring Tommy Ford, Angie Stone, Jazsmin Lewis, Mel Jackson,
Geoffrey Owens, and additional cast.
Keno can be found reaching out to youth at community events, church services; through
hosting concerts; and while deejaying. Most recently, Keno has worked with inner-city
Chicago youth, assisting the next generation in learning broadcasting skills. As a
volunteer at his church, New Life Covenant Church Southeast, Keno works with the media
ministry.
Host: Reggie Miles, Lecturer in Radio
Tracy Y. Williamson, is a radio and music industry executive, entrepreneur and author.
A native of Chicago, IL, Tracy has worked in the music industry for over 20 years
as record label executive for Tyscot Records, owner of Tre7 Entertainment and currently
the Program Director for WYCA Rejoice 102.3 FM Radio in the Chicago, IL.
Tracy is the author of Own Your Moment and Take the Stage: Laying the Foundation for
a Successful Music Career. A graduate of Northern Illinois University with a B.S.
in Business/Marketing and Anderson University with a Masters of Business Administration
M.B.A., Tracy Williamson began her career in the music industry in 1999.
As a leader and entrepreneur, Tracy’s story has been featured on WGN-TV – People to
People, TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network), MTV, Chicago Public Radio, Ebony Magazine
as one of the Top 30 Leaders of the Future, and featured in several other national
publications. Tracy was also awarded the Outstanding Alumni of the Year award from
Northern Illinois University.
As a business owner through Tre7 Entertainment, Tracy has provided publicity and marketing
services for countless national and independent Gospel artists and labels and television
shows BET-Celebration of Gospel and BET Awards, and The Allstate Gospel Superfest
Television Show.
Tracy is the radio host of Real Talk which airs Sundays on WYCA, WSRB, WPWX and WYRB and has hosted music industry segments
on On Stage with Earl Bynum on Rejoice Musical Soulfood (syndicated), and WWWE 1100
AM radio (Atlanta, GA).
As a songwriter and producer, she has written and produced several national Gospel
songs and projects and served as Minister of Music for The Father’s House Church and
Emmaus Christian Church, both in Indianapolis, IN.
Johnnie D. is in the top ranks of Urban Radio’s Next Generation of Leaders. Currently
he is one of iHeart Media’s youngest Urban Program Directors at 107.5 WGCI in Chicago.
He is a native of Chicago, IL who attended Jackson State University, and Howard University
where he began his radio journey. He has spent over 13 years in the radio industry
working at some of the country’s premier Urban Radio Stations including V103-Atlanta,
HOT97 –New York, WPGC 95.5- Washington, DC, WPWX Power 92-Chicago,and 100.3 The Beat-Philadelphia.
He has served in all capacities from Intern, On- Air Personality, Promotions Assistant,
Board Op, Assistant Music Director, Producer, Music Director, and Assistant Program
Director.
Under Johnnie D’s leadership 107.5 WGCI has continued its legacy of being Chicago’s
#1 Hip Hop and R&B Radio Station, and a huge force in the community. In addition,
the station is constantly recognized by the City of Chicago, and has won several accolades
to include The Illinois Broadcaster’s Association Local Broadcast Team of the Year,
and Best Community Service Projects. The most recognizable community initiatives that
107.5 WGCI has developed under Johnnie D’s leadership is the Adoption of Scott Joplin
Elementary School, where the station raised money to implement a music program, and
pay an annual salary for a music teacher each year. 107.5 WGCI has also become known
for its iconic concerts & events that Johnnie D. produces each year to include 2 Arena
Shows (Summer Jam & Big Jam), and the newly developed WGCI Music Summit. These 3 events
each year generates close over $1,500,000 of revenue each year for the radio station.
Johnnie D. accounts most of his success from working under great leaders to include
Elroy Smith, Ebro Darden, Reggie Rouse, Derrick Brown, Thea Mitchem, and Doc Wynter.
He has a genuine passion to make an impact in Urban Radio that will positively change
the community, and make Hip Hop one of the most respected genres of music in the world.
In 2021, Johnnie D. shows no signs of slowing down as he ventures into educating the
next generation of radio leaders, and growing his career as a leader in Black Music.
Johnnie D. is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and enjoys recruiting
for HBCU’s.
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Louis Carr
Jiba Molei Anderson is the CEO of Griot Enterprises, a publishing company / visual
communication studio and creator of its flagship property, The Horsemen. He is also
the curator of 4 Pages 16 Bars: A Visual Mixtape, an anthology which focuses on independent
works from creators of color and maintains The Afrosoul Chronicles, a blog about comics,
pop culture, politics and race.
Boris is the author of The Poetic Side of a Man’s Mind, published in 2007 and a co-author
of Caged published in 2020. He was the lead writers of the play “Caged” written inside
East Jersey State Prison by 28 inmates and the Pulitzer Prize winning journals and
New York Times Best selling author Chris Hedges. Boris also performed in the play
“Caged” which was mounted at the Passage theater in Trenton, New Jersey in the spring
of 2018.
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