97.9 WJLB

97.9 WJLB broadcasts on 97.9 FM in Detroit, Michigan, with the WJLB callsign. Owned by iHeartMedia, the station carries an urban contemporary format centered on hip hop and R&B, and it streams through its official website. WJLB traces its FM history to 1941, when it began as one of Michigan’s early FM stations. The WJLB calls returned to 97.9 FM in 1980 with an urban contemporary sound. The station later became known for Detroit programming such as “Mason And Company,” Friday mix shows with the Electrifying Mojo, “The Rap Blast,” and “Sunday Night Segue.” WJLB uses HD Radio technology and operates with 50,000 watts from a transmitter in Highland Park.