The best way to show support is to tune in to the station no matter where you are. If you are a local, tune in through car radios. If you are not local tune in through the station’s website or iHeartRadio app (if the station is under iHeart). Tune in and record the promoted track being played.
SHAZAM IMPORTANCE
Make sure to shazam everytime you hear a song. It contributes to radio play globally if they see songs rising in Shazams.
Essential Radio Apps
Create an account for each to help with Radio Requesting and Radio streaming.
iHeartRadio is an American freemium broadcast, podcast and radio streaming platform owned by iHeartMedia. It was founded in August 2008.
iHeartRadio
Listening & Requesting
Audacy, previously known as Radio.com, is a free broadcast and Internet radio platform owned by the namesake company Audacy.
Audacy
Radio & Streaming
TuneIn is a global audio streaming service providing news, radio, sports, music, and podcasts to over 75 million monthly active users.
TuneIn Radio
News, FM Podcasts
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. is an American broadcasting corporation headquartered in Midtown Manhattan that provides satellite radio and online radio services operating in the US.
Sirius XM
Internet Radio
24/7 Radio Update Sources
RADIO REQUESTING
Requesting Radio play is as easy as tagging the radio station through social media apps like Instagram, Twitter, and more. You can also go online to their website to request online, by calling or through email. This helps with promoting music and stability across Billboard.
Request on Twitter
Find Radio Stations on Twitter and request in the comments for music by your favorite artist to be played. Sometimes stations post polls. Vote and be patient. Scroll down to see more ways of requesting.
Different Ways of Phone Requesting
Here are some things you can say when calling to request:
“Hi, can I request a song? I would really love it if you played ______ by Nicki Minaj.”
“Hi, my name is ______ and I’m calling from ______. I’d love to hear ______ by Nicki Minaj!”
“Hi, are you taking requests? My name is ______ and I’d love to hear ______ by Nicki Minaj right now. They’ve been playing on the radio a lot recently, and it’s so great! I can’t stop listening to their music, it’s addicting!”
“Hi, my name is ______ and I’m calling from ______. I’ve been dying to hear Nicki Minaj’s song ______, and I’d love to hear it on [station name]! Can you please play it?”
“Hi, I’m and I’m calling from ______. It would make my day if I could hear ______ by Nicki Minaj! Would you please play it for me?”
“Hi, can I request ______ by Nicki Minaj? It’s really catchy and it would be great to hear on [station name]! Thank you!”
“Hi! My name is ______, and I’m calling all the way from ______! I’m listening online, and I’d really love to hear ______ by Nicki Minaj! Can you please play it?”
“Hi, my name is ______, and I’m calling all the way from ______! I’d like to request ______ by Nicki Minaj! I’m listening online and have been dying to hear it on your station! Thank you!”
“Hi, my name is ______ and I’m calling from ______. I’d love to hear ______ by Nicki Minaj!”
“Hi, are you taking requests? My name is ______ and I’d love to hear ______ by Nicki Minaj right now. They’ve been playing on the radio a lot recently, and it’s so great! I can’t stop listening to their music, it’s addicting!”
“Hi, my name is ______ and I’m calling from ______. I’ve been dying to hear Nicki Minaj’s song ______, and I’d love to hear it on [station name]! Can you please play it?”
“Hi, I’m and I’m calling from ______. It would make my day if I could hear ______ by Nicki Minaj! Would you please play it for me?”
“Hi, can I request ______ by Nicki Minaj? It’s really catchy and it would be great to hear on [station name]! Thank you!”
“Hi! My name is ______, and I’m calling all the way from ______! I’m listening online, and I’d really love to hear ______ by Nicki Minaj! Can you please play it?”
“Hi, my name is ______, and I’m calling all the way from ______! I’d like to request ______ by Nicki Minaj! I’m listening online and have been dying to hear it on your station! Thank you!”
If they don't know the artist you're requesting:
"I can send you information about them, do you have an email I can send to?"
When To Call:
Some radio station lines are busy due to other callers trying to win prizes and gifts from the station. If they don't answer keep calling back. Lines can also become busy during radio shows or they may not be accepting calls at the time. Try again later.
Requesting Methods
Click the image below to see each way of requesting. .
Format List
Below you can see a list of Formats at easy access. Choose your state and then any link under that format, you can contact the station to play music.
Top 40 / Pop Radio
feat. Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, Selena Gomez & More.
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Urban Radio
feat. Drake, Wizkid, SZA, Coco Jones, Khalid, Beyonce, Tems, Ella Mai, Bleu & More.
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Rhythmic Radio
feat. Future, Rod Wave, Lil Durk, 21 Savage, Kendrick Lamar, Lil baby, Kodak Black, Chris Brown & More.
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Hot AC Radio
feat. Halsey, Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, Imagine Dragons, Miguel, David Guetta, The Chainsmokers & More.
Click HereFind Your Station & Request
Find the biggest radio station in your city to request on radio. You can use this website once you master different methods of requesting. This a global website.
When requesting music always request through the correct format. Formats meaning (Top 40/Pop Radio, Urban, Rhythmic and Hot AC formats. Most Hip-Hop stations are Urban or Rhythmic. If the song is Pop request on Pop stations. If you have any questions on what format your station is it is listed to the far right of this chart.
When requesting music always request through the correct format. Formats meaning (Top 40/Pop Radio, Urban, Rhythmic and Hot AC formats. Most Hip-Hop stations are Urban or Rhythmic. If the song is Pop request on Pop stations. If you have any questions on what format your station is it is listed to the far right of this chart.
When they play the song:
Tune In
Radio
Thumbs Up
iHeartRadio
”Thumbs up” refers to liking a song that was played on the radio. A thumbs up demonstrates song demand, and thus we encourage you to do so if you are tuning in through the website or app. This option is available only on the station’s website or app.
Shazam
Shazam App
Shazam is a mobile app that identifies the songs it hears. Radio stations use Shazam numbers to determine a song’s popularity in the state/local areas. This helps with Radio Play locally and globally.
Show Love
Social Media
After the station has played your requested song make sure to thank them by thumbs up the song and leaving positive feedback under their page on Instagram or Twitter. Call back or send emails.