Radio may still be the most important tool in the music industry despite the growth of the internet. For a song to really be successful, radio needs to be a part of that journey. Record labels and radio stations must work together to achieve that. Record labels must get radio stations to play the music of the artists they represent and radio stations need a constant flow of new material for their listeners.

Despite the growing popularity of the Internet as a means of distributing recorded music, radio still plays a major role in helping listeners discover new artists. Radio is no different from many businesses that are experiencing changes in the digital age.-Brian Rickman, programming director for URBan Radio Group in Tuscumbia.

Monochrome speaks to radio Dj, Shai Quan about her career in radio, women empowerment and most importantly how essential radio is for the music industry.

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