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Ever wonder where Sunday Night Slow Jams got its start? It was here: a tiny AM radio station in the middle of the Arizona desert. R Dub!, then a high school student, debuted his Sunday Night Slow Jams on a hot summer night in July of 1994.
Slow Jams aside, the story of this radio station is nothing short of incredible. And now that story is documented in a full-length feature film.
Produced and directed by R Dub!, this long-awaited, tell-all documentary narrating the history of Tucson’s first Hip-Hop radio station, Power 1490. From its inception and debut year on the air, to the height of its success, to the station’s demise and format flip – that until now had gone unexplained – A.M. Mayhem is the movie that addresses all the unanswered questions and dives into the juicy details of one special A.M. radio station that brought hip-hop music to Tucson, Arizona, when no one else would. Hear no-holds-barred accounts of the Power 1490 vs. KRQ radio war from the people who fought on the front-line, listen to lost clips of Power broadcasts and get the full story on why Power 1490 disappeared without a trace.
“One word: Magic. It tells a story that even those of us who have had the experience may not have realized the impact. Inspiring, fun, emotional, nostalgic and just a little bit sad. This is a MUST SEE for radio people (jocks, programmers, management, consultants and wannabes) and radio fans.”
-Bobby Rich
“A story that every person in radio should see.”
-Chris Patyk
“You guys were visionaries and rebels with a mission. Very inspiring & motivating!”
-Chez Rod
“You skillfully captured the passion that a collective group of friends created out of a love for radio as it should be.”
-Rik Medran
“Seeing your documentary made me feel almost as if I was back in that time living it again, if only for a couple of hours.”
-Brett Linden
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Totally blessed and fortunate to have witnessed the best of times on AM radio. Like everyone I too was devastated and confused on how and why it was pulled off and after 2-3 decades we STILL have Not seen, heard or feel anything even close to what Power 1490 was. Just grateful for the vibes and feelings that 1490 gave to us here in Tucson.
I found this looking for some throwback content at the airport. Man oh man… This took me back, and I loved seeing this aspect of this era through your lens. I teared up a time or two. Almost feels like I’m saying bye to some old friends. Take care you guys.
Thank you so much!!!