The Illest Indie Hour on 105.1 FM The Beat
Independent Hip Hop Radio for Artists, Listeners, Businesses and Community Organizations
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
Discover Independent Hip Hop That Deserves to Be Heard
The Sickest Six Emcees: Lyrically Fit and Built for Radio
Rankings For May-Jume 2026
The Sickest Six Emcees is the premier artist recognition platform of The Illest Indie Hour on 105.1 FM The Beat.
This distinction celebrates independent Hip Hop artists who have proven that they are more than a one-song moment. To earn a position among The Sickest Six, an emcee must have at least three standout songs played on The Illest Indie Hour.
One strong record can introduce an artist. Three strong records demonstrate talent, consistency, creativity and catalog depth.
The Sickest Six are not selected because of follower counts, manufactured hype, industry politics or temporary trends. These artists earn recognition by consistently creating music that commands attention, deserves repeated radio spins and represents the culture with lyrical intelligence. They are not simply making songs, They are Lyrically Fit.
MC Tony Tee:
Hit Songs• “Spread Love”, “That Epic”, “Mother's Of Hip Hop”
Teddy McCray:
Hit Songs• “Fill My Shoes”, “Alarm Clock”, “God By My Side”
Short Reef:
Hit Songs• "Keep Winning", “All By Myself”, “Put Out The Hits”