DALLAS, TX-24-year Radio Veteran, Antonio "AJ" Johnson has been an on-air talent on various radio stations in Dallas-Ft. Worth for the last 14 years and is considered to be one of the most talented gospel radio personalities in the industry. New station for him, with a new format, featuring funky grooves, contemporary gospel, and gospel rap...that's right....gospel rap can be heard every Saturday
night, 9p.m. until midnight during the Antonio Johnson Show, on 100.7 FM. The Antonio Johnson Show, which launched January 14, 2012, has an Urban Inspirational Format, that caters to the 18-34 demographic. The show features music by gospel rap artists such as Lecrae, Phanatik, Ambassador, Flame, Da' T.R.U.T.H., Pettidee, and T-Bone. It will also showcase local artists including, Young Beezy aka Son of David, Ty Jones, and ShySpeaks. "My goal is to establish that there is a following to support this type of ministry. I want to expose young people in and out of the church to rap music that they can listen to and enjoy and not feel convicted when they listen to it", says Johnson. You can also expect to hear interviews, words of inspiration, and interaction with business owners and listeners. The Antonio Johnson Show is more than just a new show for Johnson. It is his first step at being a broadcasting entrepreneur. He owns the show and all the rights to it. He is the Program Director, Music Director, Producer and he finances it through advertisers and donations from listener supporters. "Am I scared out of my mind to launch such an endeavor? But I have faith in the show being a success and look forward to teaching other personalities that you can own your own too", says Johnson. Johnson has no regrets about launching the show or the genre of music that he plays. He says, "chicken is chicken, no matter how it is served, and the WORD OF GOD is the WORD OF GOD, no matter how it is served. Gospel rap has been an underground movement for years. Its time to bring it above ground". Check out the new Antonio Johnson Show every Saturday night, 9pm to midnight on 100.7 FM. A re-broadcast of the show can also be heard on Wednesdays at www.dfwiradio.com.
