I really enjoy listening to V100, especially in the evening. The station is refreshing. I am sick and tired of how Hip/Hop stations, such as KPWR continue to play music that is degrading and sexually explicit. It is a huge loss for Los Angeles.
Posted by saddened listner, on 03-28-2008 08:39,
I am extremely sadden by this news. I had been looking for a radio home for quite a while and felt I had finally found one. V100 had the perfect mix of R&B past and present with just a little of tasteful hip hop, I will truly miss it.
Posted by CDPlayer, on 03-28-2008 10:46,
Not to hate - but Goodbye MICHAEL BAISDEN!!!!!!!!!! That will be a relief! I liked listening to the station from time to time, but it has never been the same since it changed from THE BEAT! John London and the House Party were the best things that ever happened to KKBT/KRBV.
Get ready for a KLAT or something - cause the new station will likely be singin' Viva La Nueva Negro!
Posted by Mocha, on 03-28-2008 12:31,
I am sad that we are loosing another African American institution to a non African American institution. I did not agree with everything that was represented on the show, but I definitely enjoyed having the diversity of Adult radio. KPWR and KDAY (afternoon) is for the kids and KJLH has become more religious than I prefer. Since there wasn't a huge profit gained, I guess they did what the felt necessary. I wish everyone the best.
Posted by Pedro Baez, on 03-30-2008 09:38,
The sale of V100 again shows one thing, that no matter how good your format, if you don't retain listenship, you don't sell spots to advertisers, and more importantly have regular advertisers, you will lose money and ultimately have to sell. What is surprising is that V100's format is doing quite well in New York on 98.7 Kiss (WRKS-FM). The LA market is a tough nut to crack. The LA listership here is very fickle, and for the most part flips the dial constanlty. Thsi may be a wake up call to all in the radio industry, that radio doesn't attract the listenership that it once did and the competition is quite real. Adding to this problem are gadgets such as Ipods, MP3 players,celphones, XM and Sirrus radio. They are taking away the core audience. The market demographic is 12-28 year olds.
Posted by J. Sparrow, on 03-30-2008 17:56,
Michael Baisden was really the only reason why I listened to V100. I stopped listening to the morning show with the addition of Diana Steel. I hope hope Michael Baisden will be picked up on another station...In Los Angeles we live in a bubble, at least with Baisdent talk show we looked beyond Las Vegas.
Posted by di, on 03-30-2008 18:17,
LDS nonsense.................1st Bob Johnson//Kathy Hughes//BET...........damn!!!!
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Posted by Pained, on 03-31-2008 16:54,
What's going to happen to Cliff Winston - where will he go? I love Cliff Winston! Not a big fan of Diana Steel - you could only take so much of her ranting about her kids. Guy Black's show is too silly. Can't switch there. Also, Stevie Wonder is not funny as he thinks he is on Thursdays. Boring. And those stupid characters on his show - can't stomach it.
Posted by jay, on 03-31-2008 18:53,
It saddens my heart that we are losing such a great station. I will always refer to the station as the BEAT. African Americans are not in the Los Angeles Market anymore.We have moved back east and down south so it was just a mater of time before it happened. I will miss Michael Baisden he kept me tuned in. I will just have to get my information from the internet because Steve Harvey is only about is Money and could care less about keeping the public informed Thanks Radio One for the last 16 years it has been great!!
Posted by Who will I listen to now??????, on 03-31-2008 19:49,
The only reason I listen to V100 is because of Michael, I really don't like the morning show at all. Michaeal has a lot of good info on his show, stuff that matters to the Black community. Michael you will truly be missed. I hope you can come up with another station here in Los Angeles. And what about the Taste of Soul?
Posted by CC, on 04-01-2008 13:50,
I LOVED the Michael Baisden show!!!!!!! He's inspiring and makes you think about things we usually try to avaoid. It's a real shame we won't be able to hear him in Los Angeles and I'm REALLY tired of all the changes this station has made. I was hoping this would stick. I really hope Bonneville takes the people of Los Angeles into consideration when they choose a format.
Posted by Jacque Malone, on 04-01-2008 15:57,
I got hooked on V100 because of the Michael Baisden show. He kept you informed on the issues that affect us as people and as a community. I enjoyed hearing the dialogue from people in other cities as well as local. I especially enjoyed his interviews with "Kid-Entreprenuers." It is indeed a sad day for us. Where do we go now for "Grown-Folks" radio?? I wish you all success!
Posted by Mr. Los Angeles, on 04-01-2008 17:41,
Let's look at the bright side...Stevie still has his two stations. I hope Baisden and Stevie can work out a deal in the near future.
Posted by Tee, on 04-01-2008 22:33,
I felt so sad when I heard the news. V100 had became the station for me.I don't know what I'm going to do because I can't take Steve Harvey at all.... was happy when he left.As for KJLH I just can't get into it.I am going to miss Michael Baisden.... I will be listening to him online. Best wishes to everyone at V100 were going to miss you. Thank you for all you have done for the community over the years.
Posted by Terry, on 04-02-2008 09:57,
I am a huge fan of John Monds, Jay Michaels and Myke Julius. What a huge loss for Black L.A! I hope that everyone at the station bounces back quickly. The gift of the station was the music they brought us and for that I will be eternally grateful.
Posted by Hrvness, on 04-02-2008 12:45,
I will really miss Niele on Sundays and Michael Baisden. They both kept me abreast of what was going on in the community as well as across the nation! Never listened to the morning after Steve Harvey left but I will miss not having the station. Change is good and God uses all things to work together for the good of them that love and trust him. Peace&blessings!
Posted by WestPhillyGirly, on 04-02-2008 18:20,
Anyone out there with a radio station; should scoop Michael up NOW. LA listeners alone would make you a big profit, hell, shoot your ratings sky high. Get on it PEOPLE!
Posted by Grenetta Browne, on 04-02-2008 20:54,
V100 has been an inspiration an a voice for the Black Community for so many years.
It truly saddens me that this legacy of information will not continue to be broadcast.
This station has joined so many people together. Example: The Jena 6 March. The Taste of Soul Events.And so many many more Gatherings and Events over the years.
I will truly miss the Michael Baisden Show cause he has lifted the spirits of people from all over the world. And given us the true meaning of what togetherness.
I pray that his voice of power will remain in the Los Angeles.
Tomorrow is not Promised to any of us in this World. So let's enjoy what we have today.
All we can do is Pray for a better future. GOD BLESS YOU V100
Posted by Pee Tee 38, on 04-02-2008 21:19,
Like Florida Evans of the show "Good Times" said when James Evans passed...."Damn!, Damn!, Damn!"......its a sad day for listeners of black urban contemporary and old school R&B music. The DJ's will be missed...hopefully they will be able to find space at KJLH (Dilva, Rico, Ben Kelly are you available?)......and Ms. Slade doesnt hold grudges against former employees that bolt for greener pastures.I think there is enough room for a former DJ that everyone seems to like....but does he want to play second fiddle to the newcomer Guy Black?.......or will the newcomer get bumped to another shift?...or does CW have too much pride to travel Southbound on Crenshaw back to Inglewood where he could be used again?
Posted by B.Williams, on 04-02-2008 21:32,
I think that in this time and age of life we should have a choice of what we enjoy. V100 will be missed, I will really miss Michael Baisden the most because he offers so much that you really have to think! about what's important in life, not so much about ratings.
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