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.
Audacy, previously known as Radio.com, is a free broadcast and Internet radio platform owned by the namesake company Audacy.
TuneIn is a global audio streaming service providing news, radio, sports, music, and podcasts to over 75 million monthly active users.
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.
24/7 Radio Update Sources
Different Ways of Phone Requesting
Here are some things you can say when calling to request:
“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:
When To Call:
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 HereWhen 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
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.
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.