R Dub! Secures Federal Trademark for “Slow Jams™”

Radio personality and entrepreneur R Dub! has officially been granted ownership of the federal trademark for the term “Slow Jams™,“ marking a major milestone in a career spanning over three decades.

R Dub! created Sunday Night Slow Jams™ in 1994 at the age of 17, and what started as a small local radio show has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. Today, R Dub! is the most listened-to Slow Jams™ DJ in the world, with his shows airing on over 250 radio stations across more than 17 countries and territories.

In 2001, R Dub! founded Fusion Radio Networks™, a production company that syndicates his shows, including Sunday Night Slow Jams™ and the weeknight version, Slow Jams™ with R Dub! The company, along with syndicator Benztown Radio, has played a pivotal role in expanding the reach of Slow Jams™ programming, connecting millions of listeners globally with R Dub!’s signature blend of love songs and listener dedications.

Benztown founder and CEO Dave Denes said, “The trademark solidifies R Dub!’s role as the global authority on Slow Jams™, the genre he has championed since the 1990s. With federal trademark protection for “Slow Jams™,” R Dub! further cements his legacy as the face and voice of Slow Jams™. The move not only protects the brand but also honors the decades of work R Dub! has invested in making Slow Jams a staple in radio culture around the world.”