WDQS

WDQS out of Newark, New Jersey, delivers a high-energy blend of R&B and hip-hop to the Garden State and greater New York metro area. Stacked with the hottest tracks from top artists and emerging voices in urban music, WDQS brings the energy and authenticity that fans of Black music demand from their radio. Newark's deep musical heritage — as the birthplace of artists ranging from Sarah Vaughan to Queen Latifah — gives WDQS a rich cultural foundation for programming that honors the past while pushing forward. The station's playlist covers contemporary R&B, hip-hop, rap, and urban contemporary music in a fast-moving format designed for listeners who stay current with the culture. Local New Jersey artists get recognition alongside major label superstars, giving WDQS a distinct community character that sets it apart from New York City's larger urban stations. Tune in to WDQS for the urban sound of New Jersey.