Groove FM made a significant mark on the Australian radio scene with several key achievements:
• Broadcast Expansion – Initially launched on 96.9FM in Sydney (October 1999), then moved to 94.5FM in 2000, Groove FM also extended its reach to Brisbane on 97.3FM, with multiple broadcasts from 2000 to 2002.• Music Direction & Compilation – Darren Leigh, the station’s Music Director, curated and released “A Selection Of Groove Vol 1” in May and August 2000, distributed through Universal Music Australia.• Industry Sponsorships – Supported by Fez ...
Groove FM made a significant mark on the Australian radio scene with several key achievements:
• Broadcast Expansion – Initially launched on 96.9FM in Sydney (October 1999), then moved to 94.5FM in 2000, Groove FM also extended its reach to Brisbane on 97.3FM, with multiple broadcasts from 2000 to 2002.
• Music Direction & Compilation – Darren Leigh, the station’s Music Director, curated and released “A Selection Of Groove Vol 1” in May and August 2000, distributed through Universal Music Australia.
• Industry Sponsorships – Supported by Fez Lateef (Added Flava Productions) and Central Station Records, Groove FM had backing from influential figures in the Australian music scene.
• Diverse Genre Programming – The station played a mix of urban, dance, and electronic music, contributing to Australia’s radio landscape and fostering the club and DJ culture.
• Influence on DJ Culture – Groove FM helped shape the careers of DJs and radio personalities, including Chris Caggs, who went on to work across 15 different radio stations over 25 years.
Hashtag #ChrisCaggs #ShakedownRadio
Over the span of 25 Years across 15 Radio Stations - Chris Caggs has been on air at:
Groove FM 96.9FM & 94.5FM - Sydney
Groove FM 97.3FM - Brisbane
DJ-FM 87.6FM - Sydney
2RDJ 88.1FM - Sydney
2NSB 99.3FM - Northside Radio Sydney
Pump FM 99.3FM - Sydney
2ICR Radio - Sydney
Mix It Up Radio - Brisbane
STR8OUT Radio - Melbourne
Mixxbosses Radio - Sydney
Urban Movement Radio - Brisbane
Liquid Radio - Snowy Mountains New South Wales - Dance
Starter FM - Sydney - Dance
Tune 1 Radio - Perth - Dance
4PLAY Radio - Queensland - Dance
V1Radio - Melbourne - Dance
Ozz Mixx Dance Radio - Melbourne - Dance
How to Tune In
You can catch Shakedown Radio on a variety of platforms:
* Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/chriscaggs
* Amazon Music Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3PhNuvZ
* Apple Podcasts / iTunes: https://apple.co/3tfyyDP
* iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/3ss7wr2
* Tune In App: http://tun.in/pmkVI
* Castbox: https://bit.ly/3maXTcb
* YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/@chriscaggs
For the full track listing and more, visit shakedownradio.com
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* Threads: @ChrisCaggs
* Facebook Friend Page: www.facebook.com/chriscaggs
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* Instagram: www.instagram.com/chriscaggs
* TikTok: @ChrisCaggs
Support the Show
Help keep the music alive and support Shakedown Radio by donating:
* Patreon: www.patreon.com/chriscaggs
Tracklist
Forest Claudette - 2AM
Jessie Reyez feat 6LACK - Blessings
4Batz & Drake - Act II Date @ 8 (Remix)
Khalid - Adore U
Brent Fajyaz - All MINE
Queen Naija feat Ella Mai - All Or Nothing
Doechii - Anxiety
Teddy Swims - Are You Even Real
Fridayy - Back To You
Keri Hilson - Bae
Mariah The Scientist - Burning Blue
Plies feat Ne Yo - Bust It Baby Part 2
Chris Brown feat Wizkid - Call Me Every Day
SAILORR - Cut Up
PARTYNEXTDOOR - Deeper
Eminem - Deja Vu
Ella Mai - DFMU
Mahalia feat Masiska - Different Type Of Love
Kendrick Lemar feat Wallie the Sensei, Siete 7s & Roddy Rich - Dodger Blue
PARTYNEXTDOOR - Dreamin
Ciara - Ecstacy
Beyonce - Ego
Marshmello & Brent Fajyaz - Fell In Love
Ciara feat Ll Baby - Forever
The Notorious B.I.G - Going Back To Cali (2005 Remaster)
Toosii & Muni Long - I Do
DJ Nino Brown, Lee Monro feat Salamanca Beatz - Jules Winfield
Ella Mai - Little Things
T.I feat Rihanna - Live Your Life
Keyshia Cole - Love
Summer Walker, SZA & Cardi B - No Love (Extended Love)
Drake - Nokia
Fridayy & Chris Brown - One Call Away
