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30th Anniversary Feted With Official Proclamations From the Cities of Tucson, AZ, Where the Show Originated, and Its Current Broadcast Home of San Diego, CA

LOS ANGELES, CA – July 17, 2024 – Benztown, a global leader in radio imaging, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingles, announces that “Sunday Night Slow Jams,” the #1 weekend radio show in America, celebrates 30 big years on-air today.

R Dub!, Creator, Producer and Host, “Sunday Night Slow Jams,” first aired the show on July 17, 1994 – when he was just 16 years old – at a tiny AM station in the middle of the Tucson, AZ, desert. Today, “Sunday Night Slow Jams” is heard on over 200 radio stations in 14 countries and currently reaches over three million listeners per week. The program is also available in a weeknight version which airs Monday through Thursday from 10PM-12M. “Sunday Night Slow Jams” is available to a wide variety of formats in multiple versions for Top 40, Hot AC, Urban, Urban AC, Rhythmic/Hip-Hop, and Classic Hip-Hop stations.

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero presented an official proclamation from the City of Tucson on June 21st honoring “Sunday Night Slow Jams,” the successful internationally syndicated radio show created in Tucson by on-air host and producer R Dub!. Mayor Romero officially proclaimed the day as “Slow Jams Day” in the City of Tucson. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also presented an official proclamation in June from the City of San Diego in honor of the show’s 30th Anniversary.

In the run-up to the 30th Anniversary, the program and its Tucson affiliate, KSZR/97.5 The Vibe, presented the “Sunday Night Slow Jams” 30th Anniversary Party and Concert on Friday, June 21st, at Desert Diamond Casino. R Dub! hosted the live event and concert, which featured live performances by musical guests Hi-Five and 112. The party included a 90-minute hang session with R Dub!, who took photos with listeners and told stories on stage recapping the last 30 years of Slow Jams.

R Dub!, Creator, Producer and Host of “Sunday Night Slow Jams,’ said: “30 years ago I was just 16 years old – a junior in high school. All I wanted to do was play love songs on the radio and take dedications. I thought Sunday nights would be the perfect time. Thankfully, one PD took a chance on a young kid. Today, I’d like to thank the over 230 program directors for believing in the power of Slow Jams. I am so grateful to still be able to connect with people every Sunday night (and now five nights a week) through the power of radio. I’d also like to thank Benztown and, of course, my wonderful listeners. We now have three generations of listeners with us every night and that’s just so mind blowing.”

Dave “Chachi” Denes, President, Benztown, commented: “This is a remarkable day for a one-of-a-kind radio show that continues to make Radio history with destination listening, music and a uniquely personal sound that brings together multiple generations. We join R Dub!, his affiliates and listeners in celebrating “Sunday Night Slow Jams” – a cultural phenomenon that has provided a soothing soundtrack to countless evenings over the past three decades. Congratulations, R Dub!”

For a complete history of the show, visit: https://slowjams.com/theshow/.

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