Columbus OH Radio: WCGX Flips To HipHop As 'The Beat'

iHeart Media/Columbus announced Friday the birth of 106.7 The Beat, Columbus’ Real Hip Hop and R&B, effective immediately.

Formerly airing Alternative, WCGX 106.7 The Beat will now feature urban music programming from today's biggest artists including Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, Rick Ross, Rihanna, J. Cole and more.

"106.7 The Beat is ready to take the ‘Hip Hop’s Heavy Weight Title’ in Columbus," said Doc Wynter, SVP/Urban Programming, iHeart Media.

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The station will be anchored by nationally syndicated The Breakfast Club, live from iHeart Media Power 105 in New York City.  “The World’s Most Dangerous Morning Show” features DJ Evny, Angela Yee and Charlamange Tha God. They will launch on 106.7 The Beat on October 6th at 5:30am.

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WCGX’s previous Alternative format will continue to be available in Columbus on WBWR-HD2 (105.7 – HD2).