96.1 The Beat

Atlanta's New Home for Hip Hop and R&B

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Hip Hop, R&B, Urban Contemporary

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Frequency

96.1 FM

📖 About

96.1 The Beat (WRDG-FM) is a commercial urban contemporary radio station serving Atlanta, Georgia and the surrounding Atlanta metropolitan area. Owned and operated by iHeartMedia, the station broadcasts at 96.1 FM and focuses on Hip Hop and R&B music. The station is known for its Atlanta-focused sound, contemporary Hip Hop and R&B programming, popular artists, and nationally syndicated programming including The Breakfast Club. 96.1 The Beat also features Atlanta-connected artists and music alongside current Hip Hop and R&B tracks, making it a prominent destination for listeners looking for Hip Hop, R&B, urban contemporary music, and Atlanta music culture. The station is available through its official website and iHeartRadio's online streaming platform.

📋 Details

owner:iHeartMedia

operator:iHeartMedia

call sign:WRDG-FM

station id:741

facility id:11275

music format:Hip Hop and R&B

station type:Commercial

coverage area:Atlanta metropolitan area

broadcast type:FM, HD Radio, Online Streaming

license market:Atlanta, Georgia

primary market:Atlanta, Georgia

source listing:https://liveradious.com/12115-96-1-the-beat.html

station format:Urban Contemporary

station status:Active

online platform:iHeartRadio

station history:The station adopted the 96.1 The Beat branding and Hip Hop/R&B format in April 2024 following iHeartMedia's frequency and format changes in the Atlanta market.

stream provider:Revma / iHeart streaming platform

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official branding:96.1 The Beat

programming focus:Current Hip Hop,R&B,Atlanta Hip Hop,Atlanta music culture,Throwback Hip Hop and R&B,Syndicated programming

streaming platform:iHeartRadio

featured programming:The Breakfast Club

official positioning:Atlanta's New Home for Hip Hop, R&B and the Breakfast Club