Kiss 100
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Template:Infobox Radio station Kiss 100 is a radio station broadcasting to London on 100.0 MHz, and specialising in hip hop, R&B, urban and dance music. It also broadcasts in other parts of the UK on DAB and nationally on Freeview and Sky Digital television.
It began in 1985 as Kiss FM, a pirate station that broadcasted across London on 94FM. It attracted a huge following before finally acquiring a legitimate licence in 1990 - it was thought to have commanded in the region of 500,000 listeners even as a pirate station. It was first set up by Gordon Mac (later its Managing Director), Norman Jay and George Power, and broadcasted from various locations in North London. Its studio and offices were based on Holloway Road following its high-profile legal campaign and launch, and was supported financially by EMAP, who now control the station - and recently moved its studio to Central London. Its many past influential DJs include Trevor Nelson, Judge Jules, Dave Pearce, Norman Jay, DJ Richie Rich UK, Coldcut, Jazzie B, and Gilles Peterson.
The current weekday daytime line up is:
- 6-9am Bam Bam
- 9-12 Simon Dale
- 12-3 Chris Phillips
- 3-7 Robin Banks
- 7-9 Jez Welham
The current Saturday daytime line up is:
- 6-10am Toni Phillips
- 10-2 James Merritt
- 2-5 Wec
- 5-8 Jez Welham
- 8-11 Steve Smart
- 11-1 Blitz Power Mix
The current Sunday daytime line up is:
- 6-10am Wec
- 10-1 Chris Philips
- 1-4 Toni Phillips
- 4-7 The Smash Hits Chart
- 7-9 Kisstory
- 9-11 Rishi Rich
- 11-1 David Rodiga
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John Digweed
Currently, John Digweed hosts an extremely popular two hour long show on Saturday nights at 0300 GMT. Being an internationally known electronic dance music DJ himself, the show exclusively features music of that genre. The first hour consists of a set by John himself, either mixed live or recorded from one of his past gigs. The second hour is a guest mix by a different artist each week. Guests on the show often include other world-famous DJs and new talents, such as Sasha, Sander Kleinenberg, Desyn Masiello, and James Zabiela.
DJ Hype
DJ Hype hosts the popular drum and bass radio show every Wednesday from 2300 GMT. He does a 2 hour show packed with the latest in promo releases. His show often features guests from the drum and bass scene, whether for interview or to DJ a guest set.
Dangerous Minds
Dangerous Minds is made up of DJ Nasher, MC Kid-Ivee, MC Tense & MC Goojhamin. After hearing about the Kiss 100 Pirate Soundclash they entered and went on to win the competition in December 2005. Dangerous Minds currently hosts a one hour Grime, Bashment & UK Hip Hop show every Monday night / Tuesday morning from 0100 GMT.