Mix Nation
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| Type | Radio network |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Availability | National, through online and HD Radio affiliates |
| Owner | iHeartMedia |
Launch date | 2007 |
Former names | Spin Cycle |
Official website | mixnation.iheart.com |
TheMixNation is a registered trademark, not owned by iheart.
Mix Nation is a radio station on iHeartRadio and iHeartMedia HD2 stations across the United States that plays commercial free mixes of Top40, Rhythmic and Dance remixes 24/7. The program also doubles as a weekly mixshow that airs on selective iHeartMedia-owned Top 40 and Rhythmic outlets.
History
[edit]Originally called The Spin*Cycle, the channel was launched nationally in 2007 as one of Clear Channel Communications Format Lab channels distributed to company HD2 radio stations and streamed online. It is one of more than twenty Dance-formatted stations currently being offered by iHeartRadio.[1]
In July 2023, the channel was re-branded to Mix Nation.[2]
Programming
[edit]Originally part of the weekend club programming lineup at WFLZ/Tampa, Florida, Mix Nation features continuous mixes of Top 40, Rhythmic and Dance hits. The station bills itself as "The only 24/7 Mixshow Channel" and "Mixing and Remixing the Hits - 24/7" - using mixshow DJs from iHeart's Top 40 and Rhythmic outlets in hourly sets.
At approximately 3 or 4 minutes after the hour, a 30-second promo is introduced, starting with the exact name of the station (not its branding) and the city followed by "And now, another non-stop mix" and finally the name of the upcoming DJ is spoken out. Then the mix starts instantly.
As of August 2019, Mix Nation picked up new competition with Entercom (now Audacy)’s launch of the social media-driven “Fire Lane” platform.
Mix Show DJs
[edit]- Goofy Whitekid (WFLZ/Tampa)
- Gonzo & Nate (WNCI/Columbus, Ohio)
- VJ KiddLeow (WIHT/Washington, DC)
- DeToto (Remixer/Producer, Columbus, Ohio)
- Doug Kramer (internationally syndicated www.dougkramerlive.com)
- Oso Fresh (KKRZ/Portland, Oregon)
- DJ KConn (WFLZ/Tampa)
- Brian Fink & Jaime Ferreira (WFLZ/Tampa)
- DJ Pup Dawg (WJMN/Boston)
- DJ Vince 1 (WJMN/Boston)
- Ratboy & StayPuf (WFLZ/Tampa)
- Chris Styles (The Heat/Sirius XM Radio)
- Maurice Halsted (Chicago, IL)
- Jay Mac (Atlanta)
References
[edit]- ^ "Dance Stations". iHeartRadio.
- ^ "Mix National Website".