BackSpin

For other uses, see Backspin (disambiguation).
BackSpin
Broadcast area United States
Canada
Slogan

"YO! This Is My BackSpin!"

airdate = January 15, 2009 (Relaunch)
Frequency Sirius XM Satellite Radio 46
DISH Network 6046
Format Classic Hip-Hop
Class Satellite Radio Station
Owner Sirius XM Radio
Website SiriusXM: BackSpin

BackSpin is a classic Hip-Hop radio station on Sirius XM Radio. On 2008-11-12 this channel (along with The Boneyard and The Strobe) went on hiatus, however, on 2008-12-16, due to subscriber demand, Sirius XM Radio announced that this channel and The Strobe would return to the service on 2009-01-15.[1]

The channel features the best of old school hip-hop and is the home of several specialty shows including "The Ed Lover Show with Ed Lover", "Ladies' First with Monie Love", and "Zulubeatz with Afrika Bambaataa, Mick Benzo and The Cutman L.G.".

On January 15, 2009, BackSpin was returned to the Sirius/XM lineup; Sirius channel 39, Dish Network channel 6039 and XM channel 65 (replacing The Rhyme). Prior to November 12, BackSpin was on Sirius channel 43. On May 4, 2011, BackSpin moved to 46 on Sirius XM Radio

Current BackSpin DJs

Current BackSpin Station Voice

Former BackSpin DJs

Former BackSpin Station Voices

References

  1. ↑ "Disco and Old School Hip-Hop Channels Back by Popular Demand on SIRIUS XM Radio" (Press release). PRNewswire via xmradio.com. 2008-12-16. Archived from the original on 19 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-16.

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