Angela Yee To Host ‘Motown Countdown’
• FOX Soul, iHeartMedia, and Motown Records have partnered to produce Motown Countdown with iHeartRadio’s Angela Yee, co-host of iHeartMedia’s nationally syndicated The Breakfast Club. This LIVE, four-part limited series will broadcast on FOXSoul.tv every Tuesday in July at 10pm ET/7pm PT, starting July 7.
Each 30-minute episode will contain one countdown of the “Top 5 current torchbearers” in a specific category — the series premiere will focus on Hip Hop’s best; the second installment will highlight the most impactful songs to encourage change and revolution; the third will discuss Andre Harrell-inspired hits, and the final episode will consider Motown songs throughout the decades. Host Angela Yee said, “I’m excited to bring this new series to our listeners and talk and debate with top artists and industry icons about these leading music genres during this countdown — from today’s Hip Hop to inspiring Motown hits that have influenced the music scene throughout many decades.”
James DuBose, Head of Programming for FOX Soul stated, “As we continue to grow Fox Soul into the premier destination for black culture content, being able to partner with iHeart and Motown to bring this series to the community is the definition of black excellence and I couldn’t be more excited.” Motown Records’ GM Marc Byers commented, “Motown Records is honored to partner with Fox Soul and iHeartRadio for the launch of Motown Countdown with iHeartRadio’s Angela Yee. The history of Motown has always been to push the culture and be the voice of Young America.” The program will be Executive Produced in a joint effort by FOX Soul’s James DuBose, Motown’s Marc Byers and iHeartMedia’s Thea Mitchem.
