Emotion 98.3 is a radio station hosted by Fernando Martinez (voiced by Frank Chavez) in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and by Lionel Makepeace (voiced by Steve Stratton) in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. It plays soft pop, power ballads and soft rock.
Description[]
The station assumes a more relaxed, laid-back, soft attitude than other pop stations. It encourages listeners to not fight their feelings, and even cry. Fernando's poetic yet eccentric musings about passion, emotion and desire become the central part of the radio in his first time as a DJ. He gets lost in his romantic ramblings lots of times, and tells listeners tips on how to pick up ladies, going on with his Latin lover attitude.
As a note, Jan Hammer's "Crockett's Theme" is a reference to Miami Vice, since it is the theme for James "Sonny" Crockett. This song appeared in the 1984 episode "Calderone's Return: Part 1 - The Hit List" of Miami Vice, but was actually released via the Miami Vice II soundtrack album at the very end of 1986 (on December 29), and as a single in 1987. As such, it is slightly anachronistic for it to be broadcast in a radio station during the setting of GTA Vice City.
Emotion 98.3 sponsored several Hotring Racers and Bloodring Bangers in 1986.
As with all of the music radio stations in GTA Vice City, an album of songs from the station is available separately or as part of the 7-CD Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Official Soundtrack Box Set.
Tracklist[]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
| Song: | Preview: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|
| "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner (1981) | ||
| "Wow" by Kate Bush (1978) | This song is missing from the iOS, Android, PS2 Classics (PS3, PS4 and PS5), Rockstar Games Launcher and The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition versions. | |
| "Tempted" by Squeeze (1981) | ||
| "Keep On Loving You" by REO Speedwagon (1980) | ||
| "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" by Cutting Crew (1986) | ||
| "More Than This" by Roxy Music (1982) | ||
| "Africa" by Toto (1982) | ||
| "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister (1985) | ||
| "Missing You" by John Waite (1984) | ||
| "Crockett's Theme" by Jan Hammer (1986) | ||
| "Sister Christian" by Night Ranger (1983) | ||
| "Never Too Much" by Luther Vandross (1981) |
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
| Song: | Preview: |
|---|---|
| "Only the Lonely" by The Motels (1982) | |
| "I'm Not in Love" by 10cc (1975) | |
| "Harden My Heart" by Quarterflash (1981) | |
| "Make Believe" by Toto (1982) | |
| "Fool If You Think It's Over" by Elkie Brooks (1981) | |
| "I'm in Love with a German Film Star" by The Passions (1981) | |
| "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner (1984) | |
| "Never Never" by The Assembly (1983) | |
| "We Belong" by Pat Benatar (1984) | |
| "Private Life" by The Pretenders (1980) | |
| "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins (1981) | |
| "Avalon" by Roxy Music (1982) | |
| "Baby Hold On" by Eddie Money (1978) | |
| "Stone Cold" by Rainbow (1982) | |
| "Call to the Heart" by Giuffria (1984) | |
| "Moments in Love" by Art of Noise (1984) | |
| "I Can Dream About You" by Dan Hartman (1984) |
Deleted Songs[]
Issue 161 of Electronic Gaming Monthly claimed that a song by Crowded House was due to appear on the station, but does not name the song.
Prominent Appearances in Storyline[]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
Individual tracks[]
- Mr. Mister's "Broken Wings" plays during the introductory cutscene. It also plays during the cutscene of Mall Shootout.
- Toto's "Africa" plays during the cutscene after buying the Cherry Popper Ice Cream Factory.
- Luther Vandross's "Never Too Much" is the first song that plays when one starts GTA Vice City and tunes into Emotion.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
Individual tracks[]
- Either Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is" or The Motels' "Only the Lonely" will play during the introductory cutscene in Vice City Stories.
- "I Want to Know What Love Is" was played in the first trailer for GTA Vice City Stories.
- Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight" was played in the third trailer for GTA Vice City Stories.
- The live performance of "In the Air Tonight" from The No Jacket Required World Tour recorded at the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas, on May 29th, 1985, plays at the "Phil Collins: Live in Vice City" concert at the Hyman Memorial Stadium and in a mission with the same name as the song.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The first songs heard in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories are both from this station.
- Originally, the theme song for GTA Vice City was going to be Roxy Music's "More Than This".[1]
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, during the Festive Surprise Weekend, a t-shirt with the logo of the radio station was available through Crate Drops.
See Also[]
- Flash FM - a 1980s pop radio station in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories which plays other songs by Phil Collins with Genesis and as a featured artist, Pat Benatar, and Trevor Horn of Art of Noise with the Buggles and Yes.
- Wave 103 - a new wave and synthpop radio station in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories which plays a song by Vince Clarke of The Assembly with Yazoo.
- K-DST - a radio station in GTA San Andreas which plays other songs by Eddie Money and Toto.
- Paradise FM - a radio station in GTA Vice City Stories which plays a song with Luther Vandross in Change.
- Fresh FM - a radio station in GTA Vice City Stories which plays a song by the Art of Noise.
- Liberty Rock Radio - a radio station in GTA IV and Episodes from Liberty City which plays songs by Phil Collins with Genesis, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme of 10cc with Godley and Creme, Dan Hartman with The Edgar Winter Group and Ritchie Blackmore of Rainbow with Deep Purple.
- K109 The Studio - a radio station in GTA IV and GTA Episodes from Liberty City which plays a song by Dan Hartman.
- Vice City FM - a 1980s pop radio station in GTA Episodes from Liberty City which is also hosted by Fernando Martinez.
- Los Santos Rock Radio - a rock and power ballad radio station in GTA V which plays other songs by Phil Collins, Foreigner and Pat Benatar.
- Los Santos Underground Radio - a radio station in GTA Online which plays other songs by the Art of Noise and Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music as a solo artist.