Factsheet
Developer:
Kingsley H. Smith Press Kit
Based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Founding date:
September, 2021
Website:
kingsleyhsmith.com
Press / Business contact:
www.kingsleyhsmith.com/contact.html
Social:
facebook.com/KingsleyHsmith
facebook.com/PowerhouseRadio
BlueSky
youtube.com/@powerhouseradiovideo
Releases:
Address:
100 Springdale Road A3 #200
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
USA
Phone:
1+856-248-0098
Description
Powerhouse Radio: Rough Roads, Radiance, and Rebirth; My True AM - FM - Satellite - And Audio Streaming Survival Story is a paperback, eBook and audiobook written and spoken by Kingsley H. Smith.
History
The AuthorVeteran broadcaster Kingsley H. Smith worries that community focused radio has seen better days. The award winning program director - announcer explains why, based on his full-time experiences in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. Decades of radio history are revealed throughout his award winning Powerhouse Radio book. Smith has also written professionally about music for the former San Francisco online lifestyle website TBD. He is the author of the Kindle book People in Black History - Famous African Americans - Collector's Edition. Kingsley is a graduate of Rutgers University.
His ExperienceSmith’s radio history spans four decades plus of engagement at Black, top 40 and public radio stations. His stories chronicle life as an on-air performer. His important management choices summarize significant decisions effecting the lives of radio staff, and the entertainment options of radio listeners.
For Your readers - ListenersThis memoir is a playbook about how an outsider, raised by a single Black mother, broke into an extremely competitive profession. Readers will learn how he excelled in commercial radio, public radio, online streaming and satellite radio. Smith offers specific strategies for those with ambition who want to break through all forms of the glass ceiling.
Projects
Videos
The Author Speaks Mission, Music, and People youtube
About The Author youtube
The Author Interviews Jazz legend Art Blakey youtube
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Awards & Recognition
- "Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Award Winner" - Powerhouse Radio. Recognizes the best non-fiction - Music/Entertainment book. September, 2025
- "The Literary Titan Book Award" - Powerhouse Radio. Recognizes outstanding non-fiction books that demonstrate exceptional quality in writing, research, and presentation. November, 2024
- "Psychology in the Media Award" - Philadelphia, PA for outstanding efforts in the presentation of Psychology and Psychological Issues to the Public. June, 1999
- "Black Atlantic City Magazine Award." - Atlantic City, NJ. Entertainment Award for Excellence. October, 1980
- "NAACP Award." - Mainland Branch, Atlantic County, NJ. For outstanding ability - Service and Achievement in radio communications, 1976
Selected Articles
- "Smith does a great job of explaining every aspect of radio work, even with its polished feel. He gives the impression that we are working with him to create the best radio shows. His interesting and insightful stories about famous people and radio stations' secrets are exciting."
- Marina Flisvou, Online Book Club - For review, search "Review of Powerhouse Radio" using the website search box - "Powerhouse Radio – Rough Roads, Radiance, and Rebirth resonates as a pathway resource and a historical reminder for aspiring professionals, as a triumph of one man’s persistent will, spirit, vision, and talent – and as a nicely-paced memory lane stroll."
- Max Rodriguez, Harlem Book Fair - QBR The Black Book Review
Additional Links
ISBNs
Paperback: 9798350912029, eBook: 9798350912036, Audiobook: 9798350947618, Kindle ASIN: B0CDMBDKVP .
WorldCat for Librarians
WorldCat Listing search.worldcat.org.
Amazon
Paperback, eBook and audiobook: amazon.com.
Apple Books
eBook: books.apple.com.
Audible
Audiobook: audible.com.
Audiobooks.com
Audiobook: audiobooks.com.
Google Play
Audiobook: play.google.com.
Kobo
Audiobook and eBook: kobo.com.
BookBaby
Paperback, eBook and audiobook: store.bookbaby.com.
Walmart
Paperback: walmart.com.
Overdrive / Libby
Audiobook: overdrive.com.
Chirp
Audiobook: chirpbooks.com.
Libro.fm
Audiobook: libro.fm.
Goodreads
Goodreads Author: goodreads.com.
Powerhouse Radio Blog
The House That Jack Built - Hal Jackson Review by Kingsley: quikthinking.com.
Powerhouse Radio Blog
Sly Stone - Thank You! Review by Kingsley: quikthinking.com.
Powerhouse Radio Blog
Soul of the Beatles Review by Kingsley: quikthinking.com.
Team & Repeating Collaborator
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Contact
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