Beasley Media has promoted Sherman ‘DJ Drocc’ Howze to Brand Manager/Program Director of Hip Hop “Foxy 99.1” WZFX Whiteville and Classic Hip Hop “107.7 The Bounce” WUKS St. Pauls/Fayetteville NC.
Howze has been with the cluster for around 20 years and most recently served as Music Director at both stations. He succeeds Kenny J, who departed in January after four years running the stations.
Beasley Media Group announces Sherman “DJ Drocc” Howze has been promoted to the position of Urban Brand Manager/Program Director at the legendary Foxy 99 and 107.7 The Bounce in Fayetteville. He officially began his new role on April 1, 2023.
DJ Drocc has been with the cluster for the past two decades, most recently serving as music director at the stations.
“Music has been the center of my universe, even at a young age, when I was listening to Fayetteville’s radio pioneers such Bob Gaye, Dr. Don Reid, Gilbert Baez, Calvin Pee, Don Chase, Dee Cherie, Omega Jones, Bobby Jaye and many more,” said Drocc. “For nearly 35 years, I’ve been so happy to continue in those legendary footsteps in radio and beyond, bringing my unique gifts to the next level now as Urban Brand Manager / Program Director of WZFX and WUKS. Many thanks to Tee Gentry, Katy Lollis, Kent Dunn, Justin Chase, and Mac Edwards for the opportunity and their continuous support!”
“This guy has worked hard, behind the scenes, as music director for a long time. Now, it’s his time to program the legendary Foxy 99 and the new 107.7 The Bounce,” said Tee Gentry. “It’s such a pleasure to name Drocc as Program Director of both stations.”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com