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Choice FM UK

Choice FM UK 🇬🇧

United Kingdom

Music

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📖 Choice FM UK About

Choice FM began as a pirate radio station in London during the late 1980s before securing a legal license in 1990, becoming the UK's first independent black-owned radio station. Initially broadcasting only in London, Choice FM dedicated itself to urban music, filling a gap in a landscape dominated by pop and rock. Over the years, ownership shifted, with Capital Radio acquiring it in 2004, leading to a merger forming GCap Media (now Global). Choice FM was celebrated for its influential presenters and DJs, including Steve Sutherland, Jasmine Dotiwala, DJ Spoony, Ace & Vis, Tim Westwood, Abrantee Boateng, Ras Kwame and DJ 279. These personalities played a pivotal role in popularizing genres like UK garage and Afrobeats. In 2013, Global Radio rebranded Choice FM as Capital XTRA, marking the end of Choice FM's unique identity.

Why Should I Listen to Choice FM UK?

  • 1Championed R&B, hip-hop, reggae, and gospel music, introducing these genres to a wider UK audience.
  • 2Provided a platform for emerging UK artists, supporting the growth of UK garage and grime scenes.
  • 3Gave a voice and representation to the black community in the UK, reflecting their culture and experiences.
  • 4Featured legendary presenters like Steve Sutherland, Jasmine Dotiwala and DJ Spoony.
  • 5Paved the way for greater diversity and representation in British media.

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Answers to the most common questions about this radio station.

What is Choice FM UK?

Choice FM began as a pirate radio station in London during the late 1980s before securing a legal license in 1990, becoming the UK's first independent black-owned radio station. Initially broadcasting only in London, Choice FM dedicated itself to urban music, filling a gap in a landscape dominated by pop and rock. Over the years, ownership shifted, with Capital Radio acquiring it in 2004, leading to a merger forming GCap Media (now Global). Choice FM was celebrated for its influential presenters and DJs, including Steve Sutherland, Jasmine Dotiwala, DJ Spoony, Ace & Vis, Tim Westwood, Abrantee Boateng, Ras Kwame and DJ 279. These personalities played a pivotal role in popularizing genres like UK garage and Afrobeats. In 2013, Global Radio rebranded Choice FM as Capital XTRA, marking the end of Choice FM's unique identity.

Why should I listen to Choice FM UK?

1. Championed R&B, hip-hop, reggae, and gospel music, introducing these genres to a wider UK audience. 2. Provided a platform for emerging UK artists, supporting the growth of UK garage and grime scenes. 3. Gave a voice and representation to the black community in the UK, reflecting their culture and experiences. 4. Featured legendary presenters like Steve Sutherland, Jasmine Dotiwala and DJ Spoony. 5. Paved the way for greater diversity and representation in British media.

What genre does Choice FM UK broadcast?

Choice FM UK broadcasts in Music.

Which country does Choice FM UK broadcast from?

Choice FM UK is a radio station based in United Kingdom.

How can I listen to Choice FM UK online?

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📻 Technical Information

Country:🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Genre:Music
Format:Live Stream
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