Episode #860 - Groove FM - Hip-Hop & RnB

Groove FM made a significant mark on the Australian radio scene with several key achievements:

• Broadcast Expansion – Initially launched on 96.9FM in Sydney (October 1999), then moved to 94.5FM in 2000, Groove FM also extended its reach to Brisbane on 97.3FM, with multiple broadcasts from 2000 to 2002. • Music Direction & Compilation – Darren Leigh, the station’s Music Director, curated and released “A Selection Of Groove Vol 1” in May and August 2000, distributed through Universal Music Australia. • Industry Sponsorships – Supported by Fez Lateef (Added Flava Productions) and Central Station Records, Groove FM had backing from influential figures in the Australian music scene.

• Diverse Genre Programming – The station played a mix of urban, dance, and electronic music, contributing to Australia’s radio landscape and fostering the club and DJ culture. • Influence on DJ Culture – Groove FM helped shape the careers of DJs and radio personalities, including Chris Caggs, who went on to work across 15 different radio stations over 25 years. 

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Over the span of 25 Years across 15 Radio Stations - Chris Caggs has been on air at:

Groove FM 96.9FM & 94.5FM - Sydney Groove FM 97.3FM - Brisbane DJ-FM 87.6FM - Sydney 2RDJ 88.1FM - Sydney 2NSB 99.3FM - Northside Radio Sydney Pump FM 99.3FM - Sydney 2ICR Radio - Sydney Mix It Up Radio - Brisbane STR8OUT Radio - Melbourne Mixxbosses Radio - Sydney Urban Movement Radio - Brisbane Liquid Radio - Snowy Mountains New South Wales - Dance Starter FM - Sydney - Dance Tune 1 Radio - Perth - Dance 4PLAY Radio - Queensland - Dance V1Radio - Melbourne - Dance Ozz Mixx Dance Radio - Melbourne - Dance 

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Tracklist

Forest Claudette - 2AM Jessie Reyez feat 6LACK - Blessings 4Batz & Drake - Act II Date @ 8 (Remix) Khalid - Adore U Brent Fajyaz - All MINE Queen Naija feat Ella Mai - All Or Nothing Doechii - Anxiety Teddy Swims - Are You Even Real Fridayy - Back To You Keri Hilson - Bae Mariah The Scientist - Burning Blue Plies feat Ne Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2 Chris Brown feat Wizkid - Call Me Every Day SAILORR - Cut Up PARTYNEXTDOOR - Deeper Eminem - Deja Vu Ella Mai - DFMU Mahalia feat Masiska - Different Type Of Love Kendrick Lemar feat Wallie the Sensei, Siete 7s & Roddy Rich - Dodger Blue PARTYNEXTDOOR - Dreamin Ciara - Ecstacy Beyonce - Ego Marshmello & Brent Fajyaz - Fell In Love Ciara feat Ll Baby - Forever The Notorious B.I.G - Going Back To Cali (2005 Remaster) Toosii & Muni Long - I Do DJ Nino Brown, Lee Monro feat Salamanca Beatz - Jules Winfield Ella Mai - Little Things T.I feat Rihanna - Live Your Life Keyshia Cole - Love Summer Walker, SZA & Cardi B - No Love (Extended Love) Drake - Nokia Fridayy & Chris Brown - One Call Away