WDAS Inks Adimu As ‘Quiet Storm’ Host

• iHeartMedia Urban AC WDAS/Philadelphia has secured the services of format veteran Adimu Colon as the new host of The Quiet Storm, enjoyed weeknights from 7-midnight. He succeeds market legend Tony Brown, who recently retired. The Quiet Storm is historically one of Philadelphia’s top-rated during its time slot and features Contemporary R&B performed in a smooth, romantic, jazz-influenced style from such artists as Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, etc.

Colon arrives from Washington, D.C., where he was most recently on-air at Entercom Rhythmic WPGC. Before that he was APD/afternoon personality and Marketing Director across the street at Radio One Urban AC WMMJ (Majic 102.3/92.7). His extensive background also includes stops at WBLS/New York, KKBT (The Beat)/Los Angeles and WOWI/Norfolk, VA. Colon was also a television personality on BET Networks.

“Adding a talent likes Adimu to our roster cements WDAS’ position as the market-leading station for the best in R&B,” said Derrick “DC” Corbett, Director of Urban Programming for iHeartMedia Philadelphia. “It’s phenomenal for both the radio station and for the city of Philadelphia as he is the perfect match for our top-rated night show. He joins a group of legendary on-air talents who laid the foundation at WDAS as well as the unmatched tam of on-air personalities who turn the mics on daily in our studios.”

Colon commented, “I’m extremely humbled and grateful to everyone at iHeartMedia for this opportunity to get to know and connect with WDAS listeners in the City of Brotherly Love. The WDAS brand is legendary in both Philly and in radio and I’m excited to continue in its rich history of serving the people of Philadelphia.”