Barry Mayo is a United States radio executive. In 1981 he helped launch WRKS-FM in New York as the first station to play rap music on a regular basis. The station's success led him to be promoted as the first black general manager of RKO General. 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... WRKS-FM better known as 98. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... The word rap has these meanings:- verb: to knock with something, e. ...

In 2003 he succeeded Judy Ellis as general manager of Emmis Radio New York; the first black general manager of Emmis Broadcasting. In this role he was overseeing WRKS-FM (now an Urban Adult Contemporary outlet) as well as WQHT-FM and WQCD-FM. 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Events January January 1 - Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva becomes the 37th President of Brazil. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ...