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Hip Hop FM Radio Airplay For Independent Artists
Submit Your Music to The Illest Indie Hour on 105.1 FM The Beat
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Tune In Every Sunday 10pm-11pm
Looking for radio spins for your independent Hip Hop music? The Hip Hop Foundation of Philadelphia accepts clean music submissions for airplay consideration on The Illest Indie Hour, broadcasting Sundays from 10-11 PM Eastern on 105.1 FM The Beat in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Register with the foundation, review the submission guidelines, and send your radio-ready music. Submission is free; airplay is not guaranteed.
The Illest Indie Hour is an independent Hip Hop radio show broadcasting every Sunday from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time on 105.1 FM The Beat in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Hosted by Zakariya “T.H.E.” Hardin, Executive Director of The Hip Hop Foundation of Philadelphia, the program gives listeners access to lyrical Hip Hop, emerging artists, respected independent emcees, original storytelling and music that commercial radio often overlooks.
The Illest Indie Hour connects Philadelphia, Atlantic City, South Jersey and the greater independent music community through FM radio, online listening, artist promotion, nonprofit partnerships and community-focused media.
Listen Every Sunday
Broadcast Time: Sundays, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM ET
Station: 105.1 FM The Beat
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Format: Independent Hip Hop, lyrical rap, boom bap, new music and artist features
Listen & Download The Illest Every Week!
Missed the Sunday broadcast?
Listen to recent episodes of The Illest Indie Hour through the official Hip Hop Foundation audio player. Discover independent artists, new Hip Hop releases and music selected by host Zakariya “T.H.E.” Hardin.
Use the audio player below to hear the latest episode.
Share your favorite episodes with friends, fans, promoters, DJs, venues, blogs and other supporters of independent Hip Hop.
The Illest Indie Hour was created to provide meaningful FM radio exposure for independent artists whose music demonstrates originality, lyrical skill, strong storytelling and respect for Hip Hop culture.
Each broadcast is curated to introduce listeners to emerging and established artists from Philadelphia, New Jersey and communities throughout the independent Hip Hop movement.
Listeners can expect to hear:
- Independent Hip Hop releases
- Lyrical emcees and storytellers
- Boom bap and East Coast-inspired production
- New regional artists
- Established underground Hip Hop performers
- Clean, professionally produced radio edits
- Music connected to community, culture and lived experience
- Artist announcements and Hip Hop Foundation opportunities
The show is more than a weekly playlist. It is a nonprofit-driven media platform designed to help independent artists reach new audiences, strengthen their brands and become connected with radio, live events and community opportunities.
SUBMIT HIP HOP MUSIC FOR FM RADIO AIRPLAY
The Illest Indie Hour • 105.1 FM The Beat
Independent Hip Hop artists: review our guidelines and submit your clean radio edits for consideration.