Welcome from our Program Director, Cynthia Smith

WBLS Is Throwing The Party of The Year!

50 For 50 VIDEOS

WBLS is celebrating 50 years with 50 videos, a series of memories & stories shared by our WBLS talent, celebrities, and the community. New videos posted weekly.

LL Cool J shares how WBLS helped him link with Marley Marl to make Mama Said Knock You Out.

October London shares how WBLS helped him gain fans in New York City.

JusNik gives her flowers to a radio legend.

Bugsy shares the story of how he joined the WBLS family in 1974.

Keith Sweat shares his appreciation for WBLS and how the legendary station impacted his career.

Lenny Green Lenny shares his fondest memories about WBLS as he celebrates the station turning 50 years old.

While taking a trip down memory lane, he reveals that being on the radio was not his first option, but it was actually singing.

Deja Vu celebrates 50 Years of WBLS by reminiscing about the first time she was live on-air from Harlem Week. She speaks about the love and appreciation she felt from the community during that time and how it was something beautiful to witness and be a part of.

DJ Marley Marl remembers assembling a crew from this neighborhood to do battle on the radio.

Doctor Bob Lee recalls his early days at WBLS, assembling the first street team and getting arrested for doing his job!