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This Weekend: Turn On the Mix Off for Your Labor-Free Party Soundtrack

The Labor Day Weekend Mix Off Saturday, Sept. 4: 10 AM-12 AM Monday, Sept. 6: 10 AM-8 PM Celebrate the…

Tickets on Sale: Southern Soul All White Extravaganza – July 2

Get Your Tickets for the Southern Soul All White Extravaganza Friday, July 2 | Omar Shrine Temple Star 99.7 and…

This Weekend: Turn On the Mix Off for Your Patriotic Party Soundtrack

The Memorial Day Weekend Mix Off Saturday, May 29: 10 AM-12 AM Monday, May 31: 10 AM-10 PM Celebrate the…

Send 2020 Out w a Bang: Bump the D-Nyce NYE Mix Party

The D-Nyce New Years Eve Mix Party 10 AM NYE – 2 AM New Years Day Let’s face it, 2020…

HBD to the King of Pop! Press Play on the Michael Jackson B-Day Playlist

Happy 62nd Birthday to Michael Jackson! 5-Decade Hit-Maker and Rock n’ Roll, Dance, Vocal Group, Songwriters AND R&B Hall of…

Celebrate Keith’s Birthday by Sweatin’ It Out to the Keith Sweat Playlist

Happy 58th Birthday to Keith Sweat! R&B hit-maker, talent finder & Star 99.7 late night weekday host The host of…

Take the Quiz to Discover YOUR Soundtrack & Win $50!

What’s Your Music Style? Everyone Has a Soundtrack – Discover Your Personal Genre What’s your style of music – Southern…

Trying to Make It in Music? Q&A w Industry Reps @ Black Expo – 3/14

Star Music Symposium Saturday, March 14 | 2 PM Expo Main Stage On Saturday, March 14 at the Black Expo,…

Download or Delete: Usher & Ella Mai’s ‘Don’t Waste My Time’?

“Don’t Waste My Time” is Usher’s first release in a long time and, in classic “Big Ush” fashion, he’s back…

Download or Delete: Eddie F’s ‘Mistletoe’?

Eddie F is known as the powerful DJ and part producer for the late and great Heavy D who passed…

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