Kenny J Joins Beasley Fayetteville

• Beasley Media Group has hired veteran programmer Kenny J as Program Director of Urban WZFX (Foxy 99)/Fayetteville, NC. He will also assume Brand Manager duties for both Foxy 99 and Urban AC clustermate WUKS (Old School 107.7 JAMZ). He succeeds Tap Money, who last month was named APD/midday personality at Cox Media Group Urban WEDR (99 Jamz)/Miami.

Kenny most recently programmed Cumulus Urban KMJK (Magic 107.3) Kansas City until earlier this year. Before that he was VP of Programming for Kennelwood Radio Urban KWBT (94.5 The Beat)/Waco, TX and APD/MD for Radio One Classic Hip Hop KSOC (Boom 94.5)/Dallas. Kenny has also worked in Tulsa, Indianapolis, West Palm Beach and Greensboro, NC, and he has spent time as a programming consultant for ABC Radio, a radio/TV instructor and a TV talk show host.

“I’m so excited to have Kenny J on the Beasley Fayetteville team,” said VP/Market Manager Erika Beasley. “We welcome his expertise and knowledge in programming both formats in large and small markets. Kenny’s ability to coach and grow on-air personalities really set him apart for this position. We look forward to having his energy and positive attitude in our building and continuing to lead are brands to success!” Justin Chase, Beasley EVP of Programming commented, “Beasley is committed to finding the best talent and programmers in our markets and Kenny J is clearly one of the best. We feel confident in his ability to elevate the already amazing Urban brands in Fayetteville.”

Kenny J remarked, “I’m extremely grateful, humbled and excited to have this opportunity to lead in Fayetteville. I would like to thank Erika Beasley, [OM] Randy Bliss, Justin Chase, John Candelaria and the entire Beasley Group for their confidence and support.”