Power 105.1 FM plays current and past top urban contemporary hits in the New York City area. Created in 1953, the station has undergone many genre changes that have led it to focus mainly on hip-hop and R&B music. The Power 105.1 family features The Breakfast Show, named the No. 1 morning show by
The Source
, starring Charlamagne tha God, DJ Envy and Angela Yee, along with daytime segment hosts Angie Martinez, DJ Prostyle, DJ Clue and DJ Self. For over a decade now, Power 105.1 has held its annual Powerhouse event, showcasing the hottest live talent for large crowds of energetic fans.
Throughout its years, the Power 105.1 Powerhouse concert has showcased an impressive list of famed performers. In 2005, rapper
Jay-Z
famously came out of retirement and headlined the annual concert series. During his set, he brought out friends and career enemies to show the world that he had moved on from his feuds and was creating more material despite his departure from the industry a few years earlier. This appearance marked the end of the arrogant and hardened image of Jay-Z that the public was familiar with and hearkened the beginning of the humble role model he has turned into today. Notable performers that were included are Nas, LOX, Freeway and Beenie Sigel.
When this year's Power 105.1 Powerhouse dates and lineup are announced, StubHub will have your tickets.
Historically, the concert event has mostly been held annually in September or October. It is almost always a single-night experience that has been set on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday evenings. As of now, the details of the 2019 Power 105.1 Powerhouse concert event have not been released.
Since the radio station is based in the New York area, the Power 105.1 Powerhouse concert has been held at various local arenas. It has recently been featured at the
Barclays Center
in Brooklyn, NY, the
Prudential Center
in Newark, NJ, and the
IZOD Center
in East Rutherford, NJ.
Lou Got Cash and special guest Jay Critch opened last year's star-studded event. The most memorable performances were
Cardi B's
Money and her song I Do with SZA, Tekashi 6ix 9nine's surprise visit and G-Eazy's energetic set. Juice WRLD, Ella Mai and A-Boogie also graced the stage with positive reviews.
Almost always, the Power 105.1 crew is working the Powerhouse concert in multiple capacities. Some members help host and announce upcoming performers while others are backstage conducting interviews and commentating. Individuals who are personally involved with songs, particularly DJs, might also perform. For example, DJ Envy's 2017 set included an impressive list of artists who joined him onstage.
DJ Envy featured Busta Rhymes, Tee Grizzley and Casanova in a group of songs that the crowd went crazy for in 2017. 2016 showcased and brought together generations of rap, hip-hop and R&B by bringing out industry veterans Usher, Remy Ma and Fat Joe with flawless deliveries and newcomers Bryson Tiller, Young M.A and Wiz Khalifa with fresh sounds throughout the night. In 2015, Meek Mill put on an impressive show with a long list of fellow Maybach Music Group artists. Also that year, Fetty Wap was carried out on a plush throne during his first performance since his nearly fatal motorcycle accident the month before that left him with injuries.