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KTSU Hosts “The Community” for Houston Vibe Session, Launching National Tour

todayMarch 6, 2025

Background

Houston, TX February 19, 2025– KTSU 90.9FM recently welcomed “The Community,” led by Dathan Thigpen, for a dynamic Houston Vibe Session, marking the first stop on the group’s national tour. The event, held at KTSU’s state-of-the-art recording studios, brought together talented local vocalists for an evening of musical collaboration.

The session featured the group practicing and recording their renditions of Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love” and Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature.” The studio was filled with energy as the voices merged, creating a moment captured for social media and a significant event for the station.

Dathan Thigpen, winner of BET’s “Sunday Best: All Stars” season eight, expressed his appreciation for the station. “Shout out to KTSU Radio and Studio for this space. This space is amazing, it was everything we needed—the technology here is crazy, it’s cutting edge. This is the spot! I’ve been to a couple of HBCU studios, and this one is on point!”

Thigpen’s musical background includes performances with the Mississippi Mass Choir and appearances on albums by John P. Kee, Benjamin Cone, III, and the Mississippi Children’s Choir. He has also released music on Kirk Franklin’s Fo Yo Soul Entertainment/RCA Records. Beyond music, Thigpen has appeared in Tyler Perry’s “The Have & The Have Nots,” Perry’s theatrical production “Madea’s Neighbors From Hell,” and other productions. He has also appeared in films and television shows.

KTSU’s recording studios provided the ideal setting for “The Community” to launch their tour, showcasing the station’s commitment to supporting local and national artists. Visit our Instagram page for video recaps of the group’s recording session.

Local and visiting artists interested in booking KTSU’s recording studios for their projects can find booking details on the” Recording Studio” tab of the KTSU website. Recording & Video Studio – The Choice KTSU 90.9

Written by: Ariel Pirela


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