Re: HOT MIX type radio show
Ah yes, the HOT MIX radio show from so many years ago. Yes, Darin "DJ Blade" Taoka produces a weekly 4 hr HOT MIX show. His work is flawless and I'm glad that the show is still alive and available, it warms my heart. Thank you to rdub.com for keeping syndication flowing in the era of the internet and "free" (stolen) music.
Here is some timeline information on the original HOT MIX that Andrew and I promoted/marketed/sold to stations from 1986 thru 1989. STARTED on KZZP-FM in MAY 1986. (*originally aired on KOPA-FM from 3-85 thru 1-86, my "learning period")
At the end of 1986, HOT MIX had five stations in weekly syndication; Phx, K.C., Orlando, San Jose, Tucson.
1987 thru 1989: The formative 3 years when the independent HOT MIX Radio Network made their most significant national impact in CHR & CROSSOVER radio syndication. The show was marketed utilizing custom promotional packages, which were personalized and sent to stations, our attendance at every major radio convention, along with thousands of phone calls, and hundreds of messages left....
....by 1989, HOT MIX was being heard in over 30 markets...including:
New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Atlanta, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Houston, Miami, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Hartford, Tucson, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, and still pulling high ratings in Phoenix at KZZP-FM.
http://www.discjockeys.com/hotmixhistory.php (Andrew wrote the "history", the timelines are generally accurate)