We always say ‘representation matters’  and it’s true. During the Oscars, actor Glenn Close (101 Dalmatians, Fatal Attraction) stole the show with a mention of EU, Suga Bear, Backyard Band, and Washington in regards to the classic Go-Go record ‘Da Butt’. In the quest to keep the District’s sound and history alive, it’s always great to […]

Dj Gemini is The Soundtrack to your Cookout all weekend long, Live on 93.9 WKYS celebration Memorial Day. Be Sure to follow Dj Gemini at @DjGeminiLive for mixes daily.

Happy Birthday to the Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson of the Legendary Rare Essence. Rare Essence has gave us endless classics over the years, and continues to be the The Wickedest Band Alive”. Thank you for everything that you have done for the culture.  

Big Shout to the Legendary “Buggs” from the Junkyard Band. Junkyard has been putting it down in the DMV for over 30 years. You can still catch them doing there thing in the gogo’s all over every week! Tonight we pay tribute to Buggs and Junkyard in the Mix with Dj Big John at 9PM […]

Today we remember the life and legacy of The Godfather of GoGo, Chuck Brown!

     Listen to 93.9 WKYS  and Call in for your chance to win a Rare Essence Prize Pack…It Includes: 1 CD – Rare Essence PA 16 – live at the Tradewinds May 25, 2013 Keke’s Birthday – 1 CD Rare Essence Mixtape Vol 2 – a continuous mix of RE Classics – 1 pair of […]

  Live Music! There’s nothing like it. Guitar, horns, drums, tambourines, and cow bells. Musicianship and live instrumentation is what made the God Father of GoGo’s legacy what it is today. RIP to Chuck Brown!