The Heat (XM)
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The Heat | |
Broadcast area | United States Canada |
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Slogan | America's Hip-Hop and R&B Inferno! |
Frequency | XM 68 AOL Radio |
First air date | April 17, 2006 |
Format | Rhythmic Top 40 |
Class | Satellite Radio Station |
Owner | XM Satellite Radio |
Website | The Heat |
The Heat is the name of XM Satellite Radio's Rhythmic Top 40 channel, on channel 68. The service signed on April 17, 2006.
The Heat focuses mostly on crossover hit-driven R&B, Hip-Hop and Rhythmic Pop tracks from today's hottest artists who fit those genres. The channel is also commercial-free.
Prior to its debut it was originally called "The Eye" (XM26) and it was only available online from November 11, 2004 to April 16, 2006.