In which ways did WDAS-FM support soul and urban adult contemporary music?

They leaned heavily into the urban adult contemporary format when most R&B stations were chasing younger, poppier sounds, which gave a home to artists like Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, and Babyface when other outlets ignored them. The station also made a point of spotlighting deeper album cuts and B-sides from soul legends, not just the radio singles, which showed a real understanding of the genre's artistry beyond just what sold.

Philly’s soul scene got a huge boost because they championed local artists who couldn’t get airplay on national formats, turning unknown singers into regional stars before anyone else noticed. The station also mixed in classic soul cuts from the 60s and 70s alongside new releases, which kept older listeners hooked and showed younger audiences where the music came from.