WSMK
Encyclopedia
WSMK is a radio station
licensed to Buchanan, Michigan
and serving the South Bend, Indiana
market, broadcasting a Rhythmic Contemporary
format.
The Station signed on as a Urban Contemporary format in 1996 as "Smokin 99.1." The station covers Elkhart, South Bend, Benton Harbor & Michigan City. This was the second Urban station in the Southwest Michigan area, the first having been the former WLLJ-AM 910 in Cassopolis which by then had switched to oldies as WGTO
. The studios were located in Niles.
On February 4, 2005 WYPW formerly adult contemporary WLRX became "Power 95.7" which put "Smokin 99" in direct competition for the Urban and Hip Hop format. In 2006 WSMK decided to tweak the format to a Rhythmic Adult Contemporary
approach and became "Movin 99.1, Michana's Greatest Hits", with the format delivered via satellite from Waitt Radio Networks
.
As of October 2010, with WYPW changing to Classic Rock as WAOR
, which was at 95.3, 99.1 has transitioned back to locally originating programming and brought back the "Smokin' 99.1" positioner. Per the station's web site they feature a CHR/Rhythmic format featuring such artists as Beyonce, Usher, Jay-Z
, Katy Perry
, Lady Gaga
, Eminem
, Rihanna
and Nicki Minaj
.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
licensed to Buchanan, Michigan
Buchanan, Michigan
Buchanan is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,681 at the 2000 census. The city is located at the southeast corner of Buchanan Township, about 5 miles west of Niles. It was named after James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States...
and serving the South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, Indiana
The city of South Bend is the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total of 101,168 residents; its Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 316,663...
market, broadcasting a Rhythmic Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary
Rhythmic contemporary, also known as rhythmic top 40, rhythmic contemporary hit radio or rhythmic crossover, is a music radio format that includes a mix of EDM, upbeat rhythmic pop, hip-hop and R&B hits. Rhythmic contemporary rarely uses rock music or country music in its airplay, but it may...
format.
The Station signed on as a Urban Contemporary format in 1996 as "Smokin 99.1." The station covers Elkhart, South Bend, Benton Harbor & Michigan City. This was the second Urban station in the Southwest Michigan area, the first having been the former WLLJ-AM 910 in Cassopolis which by then had switched to oldies as WGTO
WGTO
WGTO is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Hits format. It is licensed to Cassopolis, Michigan broadcasting on AM frequency 910 kHz and is under ownership of Langford Broadcasting. Much of the programming is courtesy of Citadel Media's Greatest Mojo satellite feed...
. The studios were located in Niles.
On February 4, 2005 WYPW formerly adult contemporary WLRX became "Power 95.7" which put "Smokin 99" in direct competition for the Urban and Hip Hop format. In 2006 WSMK decided to tweak the format to a Rhythmic Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic adult contemporary is a format used on stations in the United States and Canada. It usually gears toward an older audience, ages 25 to 54. Stations using this format play disco from the 1970s and early 1980s, dance/pop music, adult-friendly hip hop/old school tracks, R&B, dance/freestyle...
approach and became "Movin 99.1, Michana's Greatest Hits", with the format delivered via satellite from Waitt Radio Networks
Waitt Radio Networks
Dial Global Local is a national radio network based in Omaha, Nebraska, formerly owned by NRG Media and purchased in April 2008 by Triton Radio Networks...
.
As of October 2010, with WYPW changing to Classic Rock as WAOR
WAOR
WAOR is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Nappanee, Indiana, WAOR serves the South Bend, Indiana market.-History:...
, which was at 95.3, 99.1 has transitioned back to locally originating programming and brought back the "Smokin' 99.1" positioner. Per the station's web site they feature a CHR/Rhythmic format featuring such artists as Beyonce, Usher, Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
, Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
, Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
, Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
, Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
and Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj , better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj; ), is a Trinidadian-born American recording artist...
.