Classix 107.9

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Classix 107.9 (WPPZ-FM) is a premier commercial radio station licensed to Pennsauken, New Jersey, and serving the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. Branded as 'The Real Sound of Philadelphia,' the station specializes in an urban oldies and classic R&B format, featuring timeless soul, R&B, and classic hits primarily from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Its curated playlist highlights legendary artists and iconic tracks that defined generations of Black music culture, appealing deeply to adult listeners across the Delaware Valley who cherish vintage soul and rhythm and blues. The station operates under the ownership of Urban One (through Radio One Licenses, LLC), a major American media conglomerate focused on African American audiences. WPPZ-FM has a rich history with various call signs and format evolutions over decades before adopting its current identity on December 10, 2018, when it shifted to the classic R&B and urban oldies format. Its studios are located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, while its broadcast signal transmits from a tower atop One Liberty Place in Center City, Philadelphia. In addition to its rich music programming, Classix 107.9 features engaging personality-driven radio and popular syndicated programs, most notably The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, alongside localized content, community features, and heritage disc jockeys like Lady B and Shaila. The station maintains a strong digital footprint via its official website, mobile applications, and HD Radio subchannels (which host urban gospel programming on HD2), ensuring fans can connect with Philadelphia's classic soul sound across multiple modern platforms.

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