Massive B Soundsystem 96.9 is a radio station in Grand Theft Auto IV that plays dancehall music.
Description[]
The station is mixed and hosted by Bobby Konders. Based on Konders' statement that the radio station has been "ten years strong", Massive B Soundsystem possibly began broadcasting in 1998. Massive B Soundsystem serves as a more commercialized counterpart to the more traditional Tuff Gong Radio, which plays purely reggae music, which dancehall music originates from.
The station is distinctive in that Konders edits songs played on the station, and will occasionally insert sound effects, echoes and even his own voice into certain music tracks. In addition, Konders will occasionally act as a socially conscious voice of Liberty City and an activist, encouraging listeners to be more proactive towards the plight of the city.
As RamJam FM replaces Massive B Soundsystem and Tuff Gong Radio in Episodes from Liberty City, the station is not available in the compilation's version (disc) of The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony although in Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition, it, along with all other GTA IV exclusive radio stations, appears in The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony.
This is one of the preferred radio stations of Niko Bellic and Little Jacob. It also appears to be one of Mohammed's favorite radio stations, as the station will often be playing when the player enters his cab.
Tracklist[]
| Song: | Preview: |
|---|---|
| "Badder Den Dem" by Burro Banton (2007) | |
| "Set It Off" by Choppa Chop (2007) | |
| "Real McKoy" by Mavado (2004) | |
| "Raise It Up" by Jabba (2007) | Not available on Spotify |
| "Brrrt" by Bunji Garlin (2006) | |
| "Youth Dem Cold" by Richie Spice (2007) | |
| "All About Da Weed" by Chuck Fenda (2008) | |
| "Call Pon Dem" by Chezidek (2006) | |
| "Last Night" by Mavado (2007) | |
| "Da Order" by Spragga Benz (2008) | |
| "Bullet Proof Skin" by Bounty Killer (2007) | |
| "Church Heathen" by Shaggy (2007) | |
| "No Fraid A" by Munga (2008) | |
| "Driver A" by Buju Banton (2008) |
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
The station plays at the following location:
- Homebrew Café (GTA IV only)
Individual Tracks[]
- "Real McKoy" by Mavado is featured in the "Good Lord, What Are You Doing?"/"Everyone's a Rat" trailer.
Gallery[]
There are no billboards for this station in the city but posters[1] can be seen.
Trivia[]
- When Niko asks a taxi driver to put the radio on Massive B, he says "96.6" instead of 96.9. The station's frequency is also indicated as 96.6 in the game credits.
- Massive B Soundsystem is one of nine radio stations in Grand Theft Auto IV that doesn't play any commercials or news breaks, the others being Electro-Choc, The Beat 102.7, The Classics 104.1, The Journey, L.C.H.C. (EFLC rendition only), Vladivostok FM (EFLC rendition only), San Juan Sounds (EFLC rendition only) and RamJam FM.
See Also[]
- Bush Sounds - an early reggae station in Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 and Grand Theft Auto: London 1961.
- Heavy Heavy Monster Sound - an early reggae and ska station in GTA London 1969 and GTA London 1961.
- K-JAH - a reggae, dub and dancehall station in GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories.
- K-JAH West - a reggae, dub and dancehall station in GTA San Andreas that plays another song from Buju Banton.
- Tuff Gong Radio - a classic reggae station in GTA IV.
- RamJam FM - a reggae and dancehall station in Episodes from Liberty City.
- Ticklah - a dub and reggae instrumentals station in GTA Chinatown Wars.
- Blue Ark - a reggae station in GTA V.
References[]
- ↑
Poster texture file
