On this very day, March 5th, 1956 a radio icon was born. IFWT remembers radio legend DJ “Mr. Magic” Rivas on his Birthday, and the impact that he had on the Hip Hop culture, especially here in NYC. Well today we pay tribute to the man, the myth, and the game changer for NYC radio. Read more inside.

October 2, 2009 , faithful NY listeners lost radio pioneer Dj Mr. Magic Rivas who passed from a Heart Attack. Today we celebrate his life and legacy, and how he was an instrumental part in bringing the hip hop culture to the forefront.

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