Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas soundtrack

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Main article: Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Official Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the computer and video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, which is set in 1992 at the West Coast state of San Andreas, required that the game's radio stations reflect the music tastes of the time and area, in addition to covering current events in the state of San Andreas, and even weather forecasts. Together with several pieces of early-1990s music, the scores of the soundtrack also included songs from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. The standalone version of the soundtrack was released on November 23rd, 2004.

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[edit] Music Stations

[edit] Bounce FM

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DJ: The Funktipus
Genre: Funk
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Summary: Bounce FM is a funk radio station hosted by The Funktipus (voiced by George Clinton)

[edit] Playback FM

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DJ: Forth Right MC
Genre: Classic hip hop
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Summary: Hosted by Forth Right MC (voiced by Chuck D), Playback FM plays classic old school style rap from the early Golden age hip hop. This station was released on a joint album with Radio Los Santos.

[edit] Radio Los Santos

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DJ: Julio G
Genre: West Coast hip hop
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Summary: Radio Los Santos is a Gangsta Rap, modern golden era West Coast hip hop radio station hosted by Julio G, (who is a real life DJ) located in Los Santos. This station was released on a joint album with Playback FM.

[edit] Master Sounds 98.3

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DJ: Johnny "The Love Giant" Parkinson
Genre: Rare Grooves
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Summary: Master Sounds 98.3 is a San Fierro based rare groove radio station hosted by Johnny "The Love Giant" Parkinson (voiced by Ricky Harris).

[edit] K-Rose

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DJ: Mary-Beth Maybell
Genre: Country
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Summary: K-Rose is a Classic country station hosted by Mary-Beth Maybell (voiced by Riette Burdick), and based in Bone County (Fort Carson).

[edit] CSR 103.9

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DJ: Phillip "PM" Michaels
Genre: R&B, Soul
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Summary: Contemporary Soul Radio (CSR 103.9) is a new jack swing radio station hosted by Phillip "PM" Michaels (voiced by Michael Bivins)

[edit] K-Jah West

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DJ: Marshall Peters and Johnny Lawton
Genre: Reggae
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Summary: K-Jah West is a reggae radio station hosted by Marshall Peters & Johnny Lawton (voiced by Lowell Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare respectively). It is also K-JAH's West Coast affiliate.

[edit] K-DST

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DJ: Tommy "The Nightmare" Smith
Genre: Classic Rock
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Summary: K-DST "The Dust" is a San Fierro-based classic rock station originating in Los Santos and hosted by Tommy "The Nightmare" Smith (voiced by Guns N' Roses frontman W. Axl Rose). Smith dislikes the DJ of Radio X, which is ironic because Radio X plays the Guns N' Roses hit "Welcome to the Jungle"

[edit] Radio X

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DJ: Sage
Genre: Alternative
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Summary: Radio X: The Alternative is an alternative rock and period modern rock radio station hosted by Sage (voiced by Jodie Shawback). It is believed to be a parody of either KROQ 106.7, 91X San Diego or Indie 103.1.

[edit] SF-UR

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DJ: Hans Oberlander
Genre: House music
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Summary: San Fierro Underground Radio, abbreviated as SF-UR, is a San Fierro-based house music station hosted by Hans Oberlander (voiced by Lloyd Floyd). This station was never released on a music album, so none of these songs, bar 'Break 4 Love' were released on the soundtrack.

  • A * denotes sampled or interpolated songs which aren't featured in the game, or vice versa

[edit] Talk Stations

Depending on a player's progress through the game's storyline, the segments played on WCTR will change. Thus, during one segment of the game, the player may only hear specific portions of programs not to be heard again as new segments are aired. This phenomenon is prominent in the 'WCTR News', 'Entertaining America', and 'The Wild Traveler' programs. Various intros, outros and comments delivered by Barbara Fox. Several characters from the main game make cameos in the radio programs and advertising.

[edit] WCTR

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West Coast Talk Radio, abbreviated as WCTR, is a talk radio station. Headquarted in Los Santos, WCTR consists of several programs:

[edit] WCTR News

Hosted by Lianne Forget (Sharon Washington) with Richard Burns (Wil Wheaton), which features up-to-date news in the San Andreas state.

[edit] The Tight End Zone

Sports program hosted by Derrick Thackery (Peter Appel). Thackery does not actually care as much about the sports he loves than the passions aroused from it. He was molested by his uncle when he was younger.

[edit] The Wild Traveler

Travel program hosted by James Pedeaston (Sam Tsoutsouvas) Pedeaston is a child molester wanted in Malaysia and is being investigated by the FBI. He enjoys traveling the world and logging some of his most 'exotic' encounters in his travelogue, some of which he accidentally reads on-air to the (unintentional) disgust of the listener. His show appears to be so reviled by his listeners that at one point, he receives no calls at all.

[edit] Entertaining America

Entertainment program hosted by Billy Dexter (Peter Marx) and later Lazlow (Lazlow Jones), featuring various guests. Dexter is accidentally shot in the head by a gun-wielding Jack Howitzer (star of the Exploder movie from Vice City) and after a rather lengthy hiatus (which includes Howitzer's subsequent conviction on WCTR news) is replaced by Lazlow.When Lazlow took over the show, his guests included OG LOC, Chris Formage, and Darius Fontaine. Opie and Anthony made a cameo as callers on the show. Opie talked about hunter gatherers while Anthony said that he "really like to make out with hot chicks in church", which a reference to Sex for Sam 3.

[edit] Gardening with Maurice

Gardening show hosted by Maurice (Andy Dick). Maurice is a rather horny personality that not only loves his gardens, but his own body as well. For example, he likes to take pictures of both when they are "blossoming." He also offers unorthodox advice and unusual plant suggestions to callers. The name of the show originated on the Chatterbox FM station in Grand Theft Auto III.

[edit] I Say/You Say

Political debate show hosted by husband-and-wife liberal-and-conservative team of Peyton Phillips (Paul Ames) and Mary Phillips (Jackie Hoffman). Peyton and Mary are caricatures of their ideologies, Peyton having communist inclinations while Mary plays 'greedy capitalist'. For example, when dealing with a caller that had recently buried the corpses of numerous illegal immigrants in his backyard, Mary advises the caller on how to use the corpses to evade his taxes while Peyton mentions recycling and organ donation. Early shows feature a desperate Lazlow looking for a radio job, asking if he can take Peyton's.

[edit] Lonely Hearts Show

Relationship advice program hosted by Christy MacIntyre (Sara Moon), featuring Fernando Martinez (Frank Chavez) of Vice City fame; he briefly mentions being "chased out" (of Vice City) and alludes to a "Five Alarm Fire".

[edit] Area 53

A Coast to Coast AM spoof hosted by Marvin Trill (Bob Sevra)

[edit] Commercials

Commercials that reference events in game:

  • Zebra Bar (two commercials) - An exotic chocolate bar. It is mentioned in the first WCTR news bulletin that a protest outside the Zebra Bar Candy Company was occurring.
  • Proposition 421 - A proposition against smoking, which would allow a citizen to legally shoot and kill a smoker, and is criticized by Maurice: Like a life-support machine, or a cigarette! Which I won't be able to smoke anymore if the fascists in the state government have anything to say about it with that damn Proposition 421... Tobacco is a plant, people! And if it comes out of the ground, we should be able to smoke it! Like coal! And opium! Next caller!"
  • The Epsilon Program - A Cult. Numerous people in the game appear to be members including original Entertaining America host Billy Dexter and Area 53 host Marvin Trill. Epsilon Program founder Chris Formage is interviewed by Lazlow on the third and final Entertaining America. It also has its own website
  • Inversion Therapy - A form of therapy to overcome rather extreme fears by facing them, creator Darius Fontaine calls in on the final Entertaining America, Lazlow having tried the therapy unsuccessfully. Visit the Inversion Therapy website
  • Castradon - A baldness remedy that eliminates Testosterone. Castradon is mentioned as a sponsor of car racing on the second episode of The Tight End Zone.
  • The Cavern of Sorrow - A role-playing game, spoofing Dungeons & Dragons. Playback FM DJ Forth Right MC mentioned having to get supplies for a Cavern of Sorrow marathon.
  • Ammu-Nation - Commercial for the gun store chain in GTA games. The Ammu-Nation commercial from Vice City plays in the chain in-store loop.
  • Cluckin' Bell (two commercials, one with explicit) - A commercial for the fried chicken chain in the game, which is a parody of KFC.
  • Blotto's (three commercials) - A store catering for daily habits. At the end of the first Gardening with Maurice show, Maurice briefly mentions Blotto's.
  • Ultimate Disc in the Dark - A suggestive San Fierro based game where you throw a flying disc in the dark, the object is to catch a disc and run to the goal to score. It is mentioned as a sponsor for the first instalment of The Wild Traveller by host James Pedeaston

Generalized Commercials:

  • Commemorative Miniatures - A historical miniature wargaming commercial, selling miniatures soldiers, tanks etc. General Custer, Napoleon, Charge of the Light Brigade and Trail of Tears are mentioned.
  • Law - Legal drama series broadcast on Thursdays on cable channel Weasel (an obvious pun on FOX). A parody to legal shows such as L.A. Law. "Catch Law before it catches you!"
  • Intergalactic Wrestling Title - A spoof of American professional wrestling, such as those seen in the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling. Another program broadcast on Weasel.
  • Proposition 832 - B.I.G.O.T. (Ban Immigration Green Cards Outright Today) An organization aiming to keep immigrants (illegal aliens) out of well paid jobs "If we give them green cards, soon they’ll be just like us - overweight, unhappy, and too lazy to do menial tasks."
  • Commando Pest Eradication - A radical team of Vietnam Veterans act as Insect Exterminators. "It's the War on Nature; and this time, we're winning."
  • Dreamakers - Agency where nobodies are taught become "stars"
  • eXsorbeo - A portable game console. The console has its own website.
  • Tropicarcinoma - Anti-tan-cream.
  • My Five Uncles - A series spoof on the old NBC series My Two Dads. The show was broadcasted in "LSBC."
  • Crimson Executive Spouse Indemnity Services - Legal service offering life insurance for wives in case they suffer terrible accidents shortly afterward. Similar to the D'Leo and Thurax commercial from GTA: Vice City.
  • Mike Andrews - A self-help guru promoting a less is more approach to wealth for the poor.
  • Kilimanjaro (two commercials) - A clothes shop "for the bigger men."
  • Eris Pump Up Shoes - A sports shoe commercial which parodies the mid-90's obession with Reebok Pump shoes. The Eris brand previously featured in a commercial in GTA III. The advertising was voiced by Sean R. Lynch.
  • Creative Plastic Surgery - A plastic surgery clinic promoting unusual changes such as tails or a third breast.
  • American Bank of Los Santos
  • San Andreas Telephone - "For those difficult conversations."
  • Gloryhole - "Gloryhole! Where strangers become friends! Gloryhole! You don't need to know names!" A family theme park, with an emphasis on gambling.
  • Celebrate with Cake - Encourages eating when one is feeling depressed.
  • Special Needs Cop - A movie starring action star Jack Howitzer (from the "Exploder" movie in Vice City) as a cop going undercover in a school for special-needs kids. A spoof on Kindergarten Cop.
  • Carcer City - Commercial advertising Carcer City as a holiday resort for those who are "tired of all the sunshine and good weather"
  • Shine by Helmet Shine - Designer perfume
  • Renegade Cologne - "For the man who wants to reek of masculinity"
  • Sooth - A cold and cough syrup made from Codeine, Morphine, and Alcohol. Also available for children as Sooth Junior.
  • Rapidite - The do-it-yourself sexual realignment kit
  • Herr Gruber's Spa - An international spa business owned by Herr Gruber, who has opened spa's all around the world including such countries as Germany, Switzerland & Brazil
  • Sprunk - An explosive re-energizing soft drink carbonated with ether. A Sprunk factory can be found situated in one of the Red County's country villages. There is also a Sprunk advertising board in Los Santos, which CJ crashes into during an early mission, removing the R leaving soley the suggestive Spunk (slang for semen). The Sprunk logo and colour scheme bear a strong resemblence to those of Sprite.
  • Grin - A medication that cures the depression and anxiety that one gets from living life in the suburbs.
  • Ice Diamonds/De Koch Diamonds - The perfect gift for your partner
  • Fokari Film - Photographic film developing company. "Memories are forever....sort of"
  • Beagle Brokerage and Pawn - Trade in absolutely anything in exchange for cash
  • Logger Beer - "The beer that brought the forest down!"
  • Logger Light - A low calorie diet version.
  • Redwood Cigarettes - With sponsorship of Los Santos City Marathon
  • Don't let Your Children Ride Bicycles - Do the motherly thing and buy your child an over-powered sports car instead of a bike
  • Lustrious - A musical commercial advertising a hair styling product
  • The Crazy Cock - An adult club where the women know how to entertain the men
  • Logger and Redwood are also mentioned in an Ammu-Nation commercial in Liberty City Stories. The Glory Hole Theme Park is also mentioned by DJ Michael Hunt in a contest held by Head Radio in that game.
  • The commercial Shine by Helmet Shine is voiced by Jodie Shawback who also voices Sage of Radio X. She is the only person throughout the entire game to voice both a radio DJ, and an in-game commercial.

[edit] Trivia

  • Ozzy Osbourne, Rick James, Kool & The Gang, Zapp and Toto are the only recurring artists in the GTA Soundtracks who had their hits in the Vice City radio.
  • Many songs on the game have songs that interpolate or sample them, which are also on the game. Some of the game's songs also sample songs from former GTA titles, such as Ice Cube's Check Yo Self, which samples The Message, which was featured in Vice City.
  • The song "Hold The Line" by Toto can be heard on the radio station K-DST, but does not appear in the credits.
  • The song Weekend appears in its original form on Paradise FM in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
  • A Game Mistake was in Radio Los Santos. The by Ice Cube "Check Yourself Remix" was released in 1993, the game takes place in 1992.
  • A Game Mistake was also found when tuning to CSR 103.9, it says on the Radio title "CSR 103.2".

[edit] Notes

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