WZOO-FM

WZOO-FM is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Edgewood, Maryland, serving the Baltimore metropolitan area. The station broadcasts at 92.7 MHz and is owned by Urban One. Its programming primarily features an Urban Adult Contemporary (UAC) format.

Overview

WZOO-FM is branded as "ZOO 92.7" and is known for playing a mix of contemporary R&B, classic soul, and urban gospel music, targeting an adult audience in the Baltimore region. The station operates as part of Urban One's cluster of stations in the Baltimore market, which also includes WWIN-FM (Majic 95.9) and WOLB (1010 AM).

History

The 92.7 MHz frequency in Edgewood, Maryland, has a history under various call signs and formats before becoming WZOO-FM. For a period, it was home to WEMD-FM, which broadcast a Christian music format.

In the early 2000s, the station was acquired by Radio One (now Urban One), a major owner of urban-formatted radio stations. Following the acquisition, the station underwent a format change to Urban Adult Contemporary and adopted the WZOO-FM call letters. This move aimed to complement Radio One's existing urban programming in the Baltimore market and expand its reach with a distinct sound.

Programming

WZOO-FM's programming schedule includes local and syndicated shows, focusing on R&B music from the 1980s through today, along with classic soul tracks. It often features community-oriented segments and provides local news and information relevant to the Baltimore area.

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