Pitbull's Globalization Radio

Pitbull's Globalization Radio is a Sirius XM Radio station playing current rhythmic/dance hits from around the globe. The channel, which is co-owned by American entertainer Pitbull and named after his 2014 album Globalization, was launched on 19 May 2015.[1][2]

Pitbull's Globalization Radio
Broadcast areaUnited States
Canada
FrequencySirius XM Radio 13
Dish Network 6013
SloganWorldwide Rhythmic Hits
Programming
FormatRhythmic/Dance
Ownership
OwnerSirius XM Radio
BPM
Venus
History
First air date
19 May 2015
Former frequencies
Sirius XM 4 (2015-2017)
Technical information
ClassSatellite Radio Station
Links
Websitesiriusxm.com/pitbullsglobalization

Details

The channel's concept was inspired by Pitbull's musical influences and his love for rhythmic, R&B, hip hop, dance/EDM, and dance/pop hits from international acts. The combination of these elements, along with Pitbull's musical catalog, mix shows, and live sets, make up the core basis of the format. The playlist and presentation serves as a bridge between the rhythmic pop-focused Venus and the dance-intensive BPM. The channel is a rhythmic reporter in Mediabase, which added the station to its panel in October 2015. In order to make room for the channel, Sirius XM moved the 40s On 4 to channel 73, re-launching as 40s Junction.[3][4]

To help celebrate the launch, the artist kicked off the debut with a live show at New York City's Apollo Theater on 19 May 2015.[5][6]

In 2017, the station had its number moved from 4 to 13 to accommodate the new Hallmark Channel. 4 is now used for SoulCycle Radio.

Programming blocks
  • Wake Up Mix with Big Syphe
  • Old School Hour with DJ Rawn
  • Lunch Mix with DJ Santarosa
  • Rush Hour Mix with Kidd Spin
  • Happy Hour Mix with DJ Impakt
  • The Diva Hour Mix with DJ Analuisa & various DJs
  • Live from the 305 with DJ Laz
  • Global Mix Weekends with Latin Prince, Mistajam and Chris Villa
  • Block Party with Crisco Kidd

References
  1. "Pitbull to Launch His Own SiriusXM Channel" from Billboard (March 25, 2015)
  2. "Pitbull lands his own radio network" from Philly.com (March 25, 2015)
  3. SiriusXM channel lineup (2015)
  4. "More changes at KRTH, big band station replaced with ‘Pitbull’s Globalization’" from Los Angeles Daily News (August 31, 2015)
  5. "Pitbull to Launch Two New Original Series on Endemol Beyond Digital Network" from Billboard (May 8, 2015)
  6. "Pitbull Launches His SiriusXM Channel, 'Globalization,' With Private Concert At The Apollo Theater" from Perez Hilton (May 20, 2015)
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