....LIKE A G6 CROSSING OVER TO.... URBAN?

[Wildstyle K]

I was about to present the question;
WHY ISN'T "LIKE A G6" CROSSING OVER TO URBAN?

Then, to avoid looking like a fool, I made sure to check and see if this was still the case.
I guess not. WVEE is playing it, so I guess the NEW question is;

DO YOU THINK THIS SONG WILL SOON BECOME FULLY ESTABLISHED IN THE "URBAN MUSIC WORLD"?

 

[ShawtyBlack_ATL]

I hope so cause it's a cool song! Hmmmm, V103 is keeping eyes on those ratings I see. That should explain them playing G6. Q100 up in ratings, new Rhythmic in town and now tied V is tied for #1 spot. More to come!

 

[Wildstyle K]

That was exactly what I was thinking. As a matter of fact, that was my very first thought upon seeing it!

 

[htowler]

WVEE ? They are trying to become a rhythmic? Sorry I don't think Like a G6 is Urban material

Nelly - Just a Dream should be picked up more than G6.

 

[Wildstyle K]

WVEE ? They are trying to become a rhythmic? Sorry I don't think Like a G6 is Urban material

Nelly - Just a Dream should be picked up more than G6.

What I don't understand is how is "gimme dat" by Ciara urban material, and how was "hey ya" by Outkast urban material? And what about when WHTA played Britney Spears "I'm a slave for you" and WVEE was playing "genie in a bottle" by Christina Aguilera? Not that I'm complaining about it...

 

[Wildstyle K]

Actually, it shows they only played it one time. I'm not even sure how accurate that is.

 

[kilamanjero]

You guys have to remember that the current PD/MD of WVEE, Reggie Rouse, was a long time member of the behind-the-scenes staff of the "urban format nonconformist" WPGC 95.5 in DC. He apparently used his skill learned while at WPGC to program and keep its sister station V-103 musically relevant by adding tracks that might be heard more often on rhythmic stations. I'm not surprised by WVEE adds of rhythmic tracks over the years since like sister station, WPGC, they don't have FM sister station forcing them to skew their playlist either way. I actually enjoy hearing some rhythmic tracks on urbans because you never know what you might hear...

 

[musicman3355]

IMO, "Like A G6" fits more for CHR/rhythmic. Doesn't sound so urban IMO...

I'm a bit surprised to hear that "Just a Dream" hasn't picked up by Urban radio stations. That song fits on that category.

 

[Wildstyle K]

You guys have to remember that the current PD/MD of WVEE, Reggie Rouse, was a long time member of the behind-the-scenes staff of the "urban format nonconformist" WPGC 95.5 in DC. He apparently used his skill learned while at WPGC to program and keep its sister station V-103 musically relevant by adding tracks that might be heard more often on rhythmic stations. I'm not surprised by WVEE adds of rhythmic tracks over the years since like sister station, WPGC, they don't have FM sister station forcing them to skew their playlist either way. I actually enjoy hearing some rhythmic tracks on urbans because you never know what you might hear...

Isn't WHTA forcing them to skew more hip hop than they truly want to be at times?

 

[kilamanjero]

You guys have to remember that the current PD/MD of WVEE, Reggie Rouse, was a long time member of the behind-the-scenes staff of the "urban format nonconformist" WPGC 95.5 in DC. He apparently used his skill learned while at WPGC to program and keep its sister station V-103 musically relevant by adding tracks that might be heard more often on rhythmic stations. I'm not surprised by WVEE adds of rhythmic tracks over the years since like sister station, WPGC, they don't have FM sister station forcing them to skew their playlist either way. I actually enjoy hearing some rhythmic tracks on urbans because you never know what you might hear...

Isn't WHTA forcing them to skew more hip hop than they truly want to be at times?

Not really. WHTA hasn't had much of an effect on WVEE's spins of hip-hop since 2000 when they decided to incorporate the genre full time. It's more the other way around to be honest because WHTA has added more R&B to their playlist over the years because of WVEE.

 

[trock]

WBLX mobile plays like a G6 during their mix show. I also heard Katy Perry's Teenage Dreams played during a mix! I almost fell out of my chair when I heard that. lol They also play Black eyed peas Imma Be and Nelly's just a dream in regular rotation.

 

[ShawtyBlack_ATL]

You guys have to remember that the current PD/MD of WVEE, Reggie Rouse, was a long time member of the behind-the-scenes staff of the "urban format nonconformist" WPGC 95.5 in DC. He apparently used his skill learned while at WPGC to program and keep its sister station V-103 musically relevant by adding tracks that might be heard more often on rhythmic stations. I'm not surprised by WVEE adds of rhythmic tracks over the years since like sister station, WPGC, they don't have FM sister station forcing them to skew their playlist either way. I actually enjoy hearing some rhythmic tracks on urbans because you never know what you might hear...

Isn't WHTA forcing them to skew more hip hop than they truly want to be at times?

Not really. WHTA hasn't had much of an effect on WVEE's spins of hip-hop since 2000 when they decided to incorporate the genre full time. It's more the other way around to be honest because WHTA has added more R&B to their playlist over the years because of WVEE.

..and boy did I hate that move!

 

[Wildstyle K]

I believe V103 played "Like a G6" now because they played it again today!

Not only that, but look at how Hot 97 WQHT used it aw well, in a mix;

WQHT PLAYS:
Fabolous - You Be Killin Em
03.12.2010 6:07pm
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Diddy & Dirty Money - Hurt (w/ Drake)
03.12.2010 6:13pm
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Major Lazer - Pon De Floor (w/ Vybz Kartel)
03.12.2010 6:23pm
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Edward Maya - Stereo Love (w/ Vika Jigulina)
03.12.2010 6:24pm
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Far East Movement - Like A G6 (w/ The Cataracs & Dec)
03.12.2010 6:27pm
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Eminem - No Love (w/ Lil Wayne)
03.12.2010 6:29pm
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Waka Flocka Flame - No Hands (w/ Roscoe Dash & Wale)
03.12.2010 6:32pm
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I think more stations should jump on Far East Movement's second single, "rocketeer" - especially if those stations played Lupe Fiasco "superstar".

 

[Wildstyle K]

WQHT just played it again. It's 8:07pm eastern time as I type this.

 

[radiolives]

I don't think "Like A G6" should be played on Urban. Its a rhythmic hit more for a CHR. Also isn't their a 50 Cent remix out? Could see that one being played on Urban. Are Hot 97 NY and V 103 Atlanta are playing the remix or the orginal?

Hot 93.7 in Hartford, CT is playing the orginal version thats heard on CHR's. But that station is billed as a CHR/Rhythmic but leans more Urban.

 

[ShawtyBlack_ATL]

POWER 107.1 (Urban) outta Macon, GA threw it inside a booty bass mix set tonight.

 

[Wildstyle K]

WVEE

Ying Yang Twins - Shake (w/ Pitbull)
05.12.2010 1:41am
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Usher - OMG (w/ Will.I.Am)
05.12.2010 1:43am
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Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
05.12.2010 1:46am
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DJ Class - I'm The Ish (w/ Jermaine Dupri & Trey Songz)
05.12.2010 1:48am
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Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction
05.12.2010 1:50am
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Diddy - Last Night (w/ Keyshia Cole)
05.12.2010 1:52am
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Waka Flocka Flame - O Let's Do It (w/ Cap)
05.12.2010 1:55a

Exactly something WQHT would do as well at times.

 

[kilamanjero]

I don't think "Like A G6" should be played on Urban. Its a rhythmic hit more for a CHR. Also isn't their a 50 Cent remix out? Could see that one being played on Urban. Are Hot 97 NY and V 103 Atlanta are playing the remix or the orginal?

Hot 93.7 in Hartford, CT is playing the orginal version thats heard on CHR's. But that station is billed as a CHR/Rhythmic but leans more Urban.

WZMX Hot 93.7 is an urban that just plays some rhythmic tracks like the old WPGC, and so is WMBX in West Palm Beach.

 

[radiolives]

I don't think "Like A G6" should be played on Urban. Its a rhythmic hit more for a CHR. Also isn't their a 50 Cent remix out? Could see that one being played on Urban. Are Hot 97 NY and V 103 Atlanta are playing the remix or the orginal?

Hot 93.7 in Hartford, CT is playing the orginal version thats heard on CHR's. But that station is billed as a CHR/Rhythmic but leans more Urban.

WZMX Hot 93.7 is an urban that just plays some rhythmic tracks like the old WPGC, and so is WMBX in West Palm Beach.

correct but in the ratings they go by Rhythmic/CHR

 

[kilamanjero]

I don't think "Like A G6" should be played on Urban. Its a rhythmic hit more for a CHR. Also isn't their a 50 Cent remix out? Could see that one being played on Urban. Are Hot 97 NY and V 103 Atlanta are playing the remix or the orginal?

Hot 93.7 in Hartford, CT is playing the orginal version thats heard on CHR's. But that station is billed as a CHR/Rhythmic but leans more Urban.

WZMX Hot 93.7 is an urban that just plays some rhythmic tracks like the old WPGC, and so is WMBX in West Palm Beach.

correct but in the ratings they go by Rhythmic/CHR

Oh yeah, I realize that. WPGC did the same until it lost its long time PD/OM Jay Stevens to Radio One then the station officially became an "urban" under CBS corporate management calling the shots. The mode for WZMX and WMBX was mirrored after this station. It works for them in 2 ways, advertisement billing and the ability to pull white and Hispanic listeners.