Radio One’s acquisition of K104 and KRNB is nearly complete. Staff cuts are already underway.
What We Know: Two Dallas-area veterans lost their jobs as the deal closes. Keith Solis, APD/MD and afternoon host at Smooth R&B 105.7 KRNB, signed off July 16 after nineteen years at the station. His tenure included roles as local newscaster for the Steve Harvey Morning Show. Cluster promotions specialist Ossie Boddie also departed after fifteen years.
What They Said: Solis reflected on a 43-year career with characteristic grace. “After 19years, today is my last day at Smooth R&B 105.7,” he shared. “While I am disappointed, I am also extremely grateful that God has given me a 43-year career, which included opportunities and experiences that many could only dream of.” Boddie echoed that tone, noting he “got to work with radio legends and people that I consider family.”
What Remains Unclear: It’s not yet known how many additional positions Radio One will eliminate post-acquisition. The full operational structure at both K104 KKDA-FM and KRNB under new ownership also remains to be seen.
What It Means: Consolidation claims casualties. That’s not a surprise — ownership shifts almost always trigger roster cuts. What stands out here is that both Solis and Boddie exited with their passion for the craft fully intact. Forty-three years in, Solis is still looking forward. That kind of perspective is rare. How many more positions disappear before Radio One settles in remains unknown.
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David Hill serves as a Music Radio Editor, Columnist and Features writer for Barrett Media. A radio lifer with more than 30 years behind the mic, in the control room, and in the program director’s chair, David’s career spans influential stops at brands such as WIYY 98 Rock, WBAL-AM, and 99X. He has worked across multiple formats and ownership groups, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, developing talent, breaking music, and navigating every major industry shift from diary to PPM and terrestrial dominance to streaming disruption. When he’s not writing or analyzing the industry, Dave runs The Tune Farm, a marketing firm built to help artists and brands grow audience the same way great radio always has—by creating connection, not just impressions. He can be reached at David@BarrettMedia.com.