Guide to GTA San Andreas Radio Stations: Unique 12 Stations

Introduction

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (GTA SAN ANDREAS), the critically acclaimed action-adventure game released by Rockstar Games in 2004, holds a special place in the hearts of gamers worldwide. While the game is famous for its expansive open world, engaging storyline, and diverse missions, one of the features that truly set it apart was its iconic radio stations. These radio stations not only enhanced the game’s atmosphere but also helped players feel immersed in the 1990s California setting. In this blog post, we will take a deep dive into the world of GTA San Andreas radio stations, explore the variety of music genres, and explain how the radio experience elevated gameplay.

The Role of Radio Stations in GTA San Andreas

Radio stations in GTA San Andreas played an essential role in creating a realistic, lively world. As players cruised around the fictional state of San Andreas, a mix of urban areas, countryside, and beaches, the game’s radio stations provided an auditory backdrop that matched the environment. Whether you were racing through the streets of Los Santos, chilling on the beaches of Santa Maria, or engaging in intense action, the right radio station could set the mood and tone for any moment.

Not only did the radio stations offer a diverse array of music, but they also contributed to character development, storytelling, and world-building. Many stations featured unique DJs and radio personalities that interacted with players, making the in-game radio experience far more engaging than just passive music.

A Wide Variety of Music Genres: From Hip-Hop to Rock

GTA San Andreas featured over 200 songs spanning multiple genres. The game’s soundtrack offered something for every player, whether they were fans of hip-hop, rock, jazz, or country. Here’s a look at some of the most popular radio stations in the game and the genres they showcased here on gtapeace.com

 The Radio Stations of GTA San Andreas

GTA san andreas features a total of 12 radio stations, each offering different types of music to cater to a variety of tastes. Here are the details of these memorable stations.

Hosted By	Forth Right MC
No. of Tracks	12
Genre	1980s and early 1990s hip-hop, funk, and rap
Featured Artists	Masta Ace Slick Rick Public Enemy Biz Markie

Tracklist:

• Kool G Rap & DJ Polo – “Road to the Riches”
• Big Daddy Kane – “Warm It Up, Kane”
• Spoonie Gee – “The Godfather”
• Masta Ace – “Me and the Biz”
• Slick Rick – “Children’s Story”
• Public Enemy – “Rebel Without a Pause”
• Eric B. & Rakim – “I Know You Got Soul”
• Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock – “It Takes Two”
• Gang Starr – “B.Y.S.”
• Biz Markie – “The Vapors”
• Brand Nubian – “Brand Nubian”
• Ultramagnetic MCs – “Critical Beatdown”

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Hosted By	Mary-Beth Maybell, and broadcasting from Bone County
No. of Tracks	15
Genre	Classic country station
Featured Artists	Hank Williams Willie Nelson Eddie Rabbit

Tracklist:

• Jerry Reed – “Amos Moses”
• Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn – “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man”
• Hank Williams – “Hey Good Lookin'”
• Juice Newton – “Queen of Hearts”
• Statler Brothers – “New York City”
• Asleep At The Wheel – “The Letter That Johnny Walker Read”
• The Desert Rose Band – “One Step Forward”
• Willie Nelson – “Crazy (1961 Demo)”
• Patsy Cline – “Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray”
• Statler Brothers – “Bed of Rose’s”
• Mickey Gilley – “Make the World Go Away”
• Ed Bruce – “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys”
• Merle Haggard – “Always Wanting You”
• Whitey Shafer – “All My Ex’s Live in Texas”
• Eddie Rabbitt – “I Love a Rainy Night”

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Hosted By	Tommy “The Nightmare” Smith
No. of Tracks	17
Genre	classic rock radio station
Featured Artists	Heart Tom Petty Lynyrd Skynyrd America

Tracklist:

• Foghat – “Slow Ride”
• Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Green River”
• Heart – “Barracuda”
• Kiss – “Strutter”
• Toto – “Hold the Line”
• Rod Stewart – “Young Turks”
• Tom Petty – “Runnin’ Down a Dream”
• Joe Cocker – “Woman to Woman”
• Humble Pie – “Get Down to It”
• Grand Funk Railroad – “Some Kind of Wonderful”
• Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Free Bird”
• America – “A Horse with No Name”
• The Who – “Eminence Front”
• Boston – “Smokin'”
• David Bowie – “Somebody Up There Likes Me”
• Eddie Money – “Two Tickets to Paradise”
• Billy Idol – “White Wedding”

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Hosted By	The Funktipus
No. of Tracks	17
Genre	Old school, Funk, disco, soul and R&B
Featured Artists	Cameo Johnny Harris Rick James Maze

Tracklist:

• Dazz Band – “Let It Whip”
• Fatback Band – “Yum Yum (Gimme Some)”
• Gap Band – “You Dropped a Bomb on Me”
• Kool & the Gang – “Hollywood Swinging”
• Cameo – “Candy”
• MFSB feat. The Three Degrees – “Love Is The Message (Love Groove Bonus)”
• Johnny Harris – “Odyssey (7″ Single)”
• Roy Ayers – “Running Away”
• Ohio Players – “Love Rollercoaster”
• The Isley Brothers – “”Between The Sheets”
• Zapp – “I Can Make You Dance”
• Rick James – “Cold Blooded”
• Ronnie Hudson and The Street People – “West Coast Poplock”
• George Clinton – “Loopzilla”
• Ohio Players – “Funky Worm”
• Maze – “Twilight”
• Lakeside – “Fantastic Voyage”

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Hosted By	Hans Oberlander
No. of Tracks	16
Genre	Dance, House and Electronic Music
Featured Artists	Raze The Night Writers Marshall Jefferson The 28th Street Crew

Tracklist:

• Joe Smooth feat. Anthony Thomas – “Promised Land (Club Mix)”
• 808 State – “Pacific 202”
• A Guy Called Gerald – “Voodoo Ray (Original Mix)”
• Frankie Knuckles feat. Jamie Principle – “Your Love”
• Raze – “Break 4 Love”
• Cultural Vibe – “Ma Foom Bey (Love Chant Version)”
• Jomanda – “Make My Body Rock (The Basic Mix)”
• CeCe Rogers – “Someday”
• The Night Writers – “Let The Music Use You”
• Mr. Fingers – “Can You Feel It? (Chuck D. Mix)”
• Marshall Jefferson – “Move Your Body”
• Maurice – “This Is Acid (A New Dance Craze) (K & T Mix)”
• The Todd Terry Project – “Weekend”
• Fallout – “The Morning After (Sunrise Mix)”
• Robert Owens – “I’ll Be Your Friend (Original DEF Mix)”
• The 28th Street Crew – “I Need A Rhythm”

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Hosted By	Juilo G
No. of Tracks	16
Genre	Contemporary west coast and hip hop Hits of 90s
Featured Artists	Compton’s Most Wanted Dr. Dre (feat. Snoop Dogg) Ice Cube Da Lench Mob

Tracklist:

• 2Pac (feat. Pogo) – “I Don’t Give a Fuck”
• Compton’s Most Wanted – “Hood Took Me Under”
• Dr.Dre (feat. Snoop Dogg) – “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang”
• Too $hort – “The Ghetto”
• N.W.A. – “Alwayz into Somethin’
• Ice Cube (feat. Das EFX) – “Check Yo Self (The Message Remix)”
• Kid Frost – “La Raza”
• Cypress Hill – “How I Could Just Kill a Man”
• Dr. Dre (feat. Snoop Dogg) – “Fuck wit Dre Day (And Everybody’s Celebratin’)”
• The D.O.C. – “It’s Funky Enough”
• N.W.A. – “Express Yourself”
• Ice Cube – “It Was a Good Day”
• Eazy-E – “Eazy-Er Said Than Dunn”
• Above the Law – “Murder Rap”
• Dr. Dre (feat. Snoop Dogg) – “Deep Cover”
• Da Lench Mob (feat. Ice Cube) – “Guerillas in tha Mist”

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Hosted By	Sage
No. of Tracks	15
Genre	Alternative rock, heavy metal, and grunge from the late 80s and 90s
Featured Artists	Depeche Mode Danzing Guns N’ Roses Alice in Chains

Tracklist:

• Helmet – “Unsung”
• Depeche Mode – “Personal Jesus”
• Faith No More – “Midlife Crisis”
• Danzig – “Mother”
• Living Colour – “Cult of Personality”
• Primal Scream – “Movin’ on Up”
• Guns N’ Roses – “Welcome to the Jungle”
• L7 – “Pretend We’re Dead”
• Ozzy Osbourne – “Hellraiser”
• Soundgarden – “Rusty Cage”
• Rage Against the Machine – “Killing in the Name”
• Jane’s Addiction – “Been Caught Stealing”
• The Stone Roses – “Fools Gold”
• Alice in Chains – “Them Bones”
• Stone Temple Pilots – “Plush”

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Hosted By	Phillip Michaels
No. of Tracks	13
Genre	classic soul, smooth R&B, and funk
Featured Artists	Ralph Boyz II Men Wreckx-n-Effect En Vogue

Tracklist:

• SWV – “I’m So Into You”
• Soul II Soul – “Keep On Movin'”
• Samuelle – “So You Like What You See”)
• Johnny Gill – “Rub You the Right Way”
• Ralph Tresvant – “Sensitivity”
• Guy – “Groove Me”
• Aaron Hall – “Don’t Be Afraid”
• Boyz II Men – “Motownphilly”
• Bell Biv DeVoe – “Poison”
• Today – “I Got the Feeling”
• Wreckx-n-Effect – “New Jack Swing”
• Bobby Brown – “Don’t Be Cruel”
• En Vogue – “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It)”

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Hosted By	Marshall Peters
No. of Tracks	16
Genre	Reggae, dub and dancehall music
Featured Artists	Augustus Pablo I-Roy Pliers Reggie Stepper

Tracklist:

• Black Harmony – “Don’t Let It Go to Your Head”
• Blood Sisters – “Ring My Bell”
• Shabba Ranks – “Wicked Inna Bed”
• Buju Banton – “Batty Rider”
• Augustus Pablo – “King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown”
• Dennis Brown – “Revolution”
• Willi Williams – “Armagideon Time”
• I-Roy – “Sidewalk Killer”
• Toots & The Maytals – “Funky Kingston”
• Dillinger – “Cokane in My Brain”
• Toots & The Maytals – “Pressure Drop”
• Pliers – “Bam Bam”
• Barrington Levy – “Here I Come”
• Reggie Stepper – “Drum Pan Sound”
• Black Uhuru – “Great Train Robbery”
• Max Romeo & The Upsetters – “Chase The Devil”

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Hosted By	Johnny “The Love Giant” Parkinson
No. of Tracks	18
Genre	Groove, classic funk and soul music from 70s
Featured Artists	The Chakachas Bob James Lyn Collins Gloria Jones

Tracklist:

• Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band – “Express Yourself”
• Maceo & The Macks – “Cross The Tracks (We Better Go Back)”
• Harlem Underground Band – “Smokin’ Cheeba Cheeba”
• The Chakachas – “Jungle Fever”
• Bob James – “Nautilus”
• Booker T. & the MG’s – “Green Onions”
• The Blackbyrds – “Rock Creek Park”
• Bobby Byrd – “Hot Pants – I’m Coming, I’m Coming, I’m Coming”
• James Brown – “Funky President”
• Lyn Collins – “Rock Me Again And Again”
• Maceo & The Macks – “Soul Power ’74”
• Bobby Byrd – “I Know You Got Soul”
• James Brown – “The Payback”
• Lyn Collins – “Think (About It)”
• The JB’s – “The Grunt”
• War – “Low Rider”
• Gloria Jones – “Tainted Love”
• Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul – “(I Got) So Much Trouble In My Mind”

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Hosted By	Lianne Forget with Richard Burns
No. of Tracks	0
Genre	News & Talk Radio
Featured Artists	The Wild Traveller: A show that features absurd travel advice and exaggerated tales from around the world. Entertaining America: A celebrity gossip show that hilariously lampoons Hollywood culture and the world of entertainment. The Michelle and Johnny Show: A talk show that takes a sarcastic look at relationships, marriage, and family dynamics. The Entertainer: A humorous program about the world of politics, poking fun at the hypocrisy and corruption in American politics.

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Impact on the Gaming Experience

The radio stations in GTA San Andreas did more than just provide background music—they created an emotional connection between the player and the world of San Andreas. The songs, jingles, and radio personalities helped build the atmosphere of the game, making it feel like a living, breathing world. Whether it was the laid-back vibes of Bounce FM or the energetic beats of Radio Los Santos, the music made each mission, each drive, and each moment feel more engaging.

The radio stations also acted as a cultural time capsule, allowing players to experience the music of the 90s and beyond. The combination of music and radio personalities added to the game’s overall charm, and it’s no surprise that many players still fondly remember the soundtrack years after the game’s release.

A Soundtrack for the Ages

GTA San Andreas is not just a game—it’s a cultural phenomenon, and its radio stations played a major role in cementing its place in gaming history. The wide range of music genres, unforgettable DJs, and the ability to customize your listening experience made the radio stations in San Andreas one of the game’s most beloved features. For players who spent countless hours in the world of San Andreas, the music and radio stations were an integral part of the experience, enriching the gameplay and contributing to the game’s lasting appeal.

If you’re looking to revisit the nostalgia of GTA San Andreas, take a moment to tune into the classic radio stations and relive the soundtrack that defined a generation of gamers. Whether you’re blasting hip-hop, rocking out to classic tunes, or cruising to country hits, GTA San Andreas’ radio stations remain a timeless part of the game’s legacy.