Deetra Sallis was born and raised in West Rockford. She is a lifelong member of Providence Baptist Church in Rockford. Deetra graduated from Auburn High School in 1992 and continued her education at Augustana College, where she graduated in 1996 with a BA in sociology and Spanish. She has worked in a variety of social service and higher educational recruitment positions, and is currently the Manager of Recruitment and Placement for Rockford School District #205. Deetra is single with no children, but fills her time by being an active member of her community. She is a current member of: The Rockford Chamber of Commerce, Next Rockford, Ignite, National Council of Negro Women, Inc – Rockford Section, NAACP, Auburn Booster Club and Auburn Alumni Association. Her personal motto is, "Make your mess your message!"

Venita Hervey, dubbed “Lady V” by Rockford Raps listeners, is one of the founding co-hosts of the show. She is a Rockford native (and proud E-RAB) who returned in 1995 after a 22 year absence. Venita represented minority Plaintiffs in the People Who Care case and is an advocate for educational reform. Venita is an attorney in private practice and was elected as the 5th Ward Alderman in 2009.