Donatalla - NEW on BANG 103.6FM Saturday’s 12-2PM

Don’t miss the BRAND NEW afternoon show with Donatella, Saturday’s 12-2pm on BANG 103.6FM

Donatella is a London based model and TV presenter, who began carving her career in showbiz at just 11 when she was accepted at the prestigious Italia Conti Academy of performing arts.
She has since then appeared in publications such as FHM and Maxim and presented on ITV and MTV. Donatella more recently started working for Grimedaily and presented their music show on urban music station Flava. Donatella’s biggest passion is music and she now plans to work in all areas of the scene.

LISTEN AGAIN - Ralf Gum joins Gavin Peters - Wednesday 5th May

Don’t miss Ralf Gum on The House Show Wednesday night 10pm-12 on BANG 103.6FM

Ralf GUM is one of the highest respected figures in the house music scene for the distinctive qualities in his exceptional productions and DJ-sets. Since Ralf’s DJ career started in 1990 he stayed true to his passion for cool and diverse house music. Harmony & Soul & Groove – just some aspects of Ralf’s typical sound. With a feeling for the vibe, he convincingly played at more than 350 German and international spots, including gigs all over Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America and the United States. In autumn 2008 Ralf toured South Africa for the first time with great response and was the first German house DJ who was booked in Botswana. 2009 followed 2 large South Africa tours and Ralf was invited to conduct various work shops at the South African Music conference.

Ralf GUM’s producing music since 1993 and worked with notable artists as Inaya Day, Michael Procter, Beady Belle, Wunmi, Concha Buika or the fascinating Monique Bingham. He released on and remixed for top labels like Mn2S, Papa, Peppermint Jam, Tommy Boy, Compose, Sole Music, Look At You or Defected and his first remix for their classic record ‘Love is what you need (Look ahead)’ by King unique instantly scored the 1 position on Traxsource’s download charts in March 2009. Ralf has released various well-known songs, among them the soulful hit of 2008 “Kissing Strangers” (GOGO Music) featuring Monique Bingham, which was a bestseller in its genre in 2008. Thus it got #1 in the “Top 100 Singles 2008” and the “biggest house track 2008” in the chart of the ultra-credible Traxsource download-shop. In 2009 Ralf’s works made it 3 times to the top spot at Traxsource and he claimed various more Top 10 positions. But Ralf’s success of course isn’t limited to the Traxsource charts. In 2009 he was amongst the 10 best selling house-songs of the year on the Japanese download-site Wasabeat with his single “Little W. 12th st.”, had various #1 download-chart positions on Clickgroove and made it to the Top 10 of various other sites. Further hits of Ralf include “All This Love For You” (GOGO Music) featuring Diamondancer, “Ponle Tumbao” (Tommy Boy / Flamingo Discos / Milk & Sugar), “Helena Brown - Canção Dourada” (Peppermint Jam) or „Ralf GUM feat. Concha Buika – Nobody can touch me” (GOGO Music). Ralf GUM’s productions made it to a worldwide renown trademark in the house scene and UK’S TTR magazine called Ralf “one of Germany’s finest” in 2005.

But Ralf not only convinces as a producer - first of all his DJ-sets have helped him building up his reputation as an upfront tastemaker. During his career he had various residencies in South-Germany including the “Airport” (Wuerzburg /Germany), which was the living-room for his interpretation of house for more than 11 years. During more than a decade he captured the crowd with his sessions every Friday night and played alongside with worlds-top artists like DJ Gregory, Martin Solveig, Lenny Fontana or DJ Pippi, to name just a few. End of 2006 Ralf started his residency at Climax in Stuttgart (Germany), where he can be found regularly. From 2002 till 2007 Ralf hosted a bi-weekly event at “Studio-Lounge” (Wuerzburg, Germany) which was called “the deepest and most soulful party of Germany” by the Subculture Magazine. Some other club-highlights Ralf DJ-ed at include: Southport Weekender (UK), 360 (Dubai, UAE), “El Devino” (Ibiza, Spain), “Mo’Vibes” Festival (Munich, Germany), “Amika” (Miami, USA), “The Room” (Tokyo, Japan), “ECU / Echoes” (Rimini, Italy), “Garito Café” (Palma de Mallorca, Spain), “Passage” (Vienna, Austria), “Garten Club @ Volksgarten” (Vienna, Austria), “Capitol Music Café” (Johannesburg, South Africa), “Alpha” (Dubai), Fruity Antics (Bristol, UK), “Days like this” (Birmingham, UK), “Barokko” (Budapest, Hungary) “Marula Cafe” (Madrid, Spain), “Ministry of Sound Radio” (London, UK), “Muak @ Herbal” (London, UK), “Soulstice” (Oslo, Norway), “Mica Club” (Lausanne, Switzerland) “Oxa” (Zürich, Switzerland), “Atlantis” (Basel, Switzerland), “Stereo Sushi” (Antwerp, Belgium), “Mansion” (Amsterdam, Netherlands), “GURU Club” (Tibisli, Georgia), “Pacha” (Palma de Mallorca, Spain), “Rave on Snow” (Saalbach, Austria), “Nature One” (Germany), “Republic Cafe” (Salzburg, Austria), “Cocoon” (Frankfurt, Germany).

Ralf GUM embarked on the development of his own record label GOGO Music in 2001. With strong ambitions and his love for house music being the driving force, GOGO Music has become Germany’s, if not one of world’s most reputable house music labels. Late 2005 GOGO Music was called “one of the hottest imprints around” by UK’s leading magazine “Blues & Soul” and Germany’s “Subculture” wrote that “GOGO Music is the prime German house label”. In April 2009 Chicago’s best house music publication “5 Magazine” wrote, that “GOGO Music has become synonymous with the best Deep House produced in Europe” and 2010 UK’s magazine SoulM8 certified that “GOGO Music is “one of Germany’s best independent labels”. With his label-work Ralf has been pivotal for the international breakthrough of artists like Raw Artistic Soul or Black Coffee. In 2003 Ralf initiated the GOGO Music radio-show. Besides his sets the weekly show features Benny Pecoraio and from time to time selected guest-DJs. To date the show is broadcasted by more than 30 stations around the globe.

Next to his Ralf GUM productions, he started two further projects. “SUGAR BEAT”, is a collaboration with drummer Steffen Meder which developed out of their unique live performance: “Jazzy Live Drums & Uplifting Spinning”. With SUGAR BEAT’s irresistable sound of fusion a new broken beat style is being created. After their sweet remixes on GOGO Music, in 2006 the first own productions have been released on the “GOGO Music Spring Collection 06”. Together with soul-mate Benny Pecoraio, Ralf joined forces and started “4 Ears”. Their first release ‘Can’t Be Without You’ was signed to Canadian deep house label Iwanai Music and hit immediately the Traxsource Top10.

During his career Ralf had the pleasure to compile and mix various CD-Compilations. Including in 2004 “Arrival Vol I” (Double Mix-CD together with Howard Donald (Take That), for which they toured together all over Germany) and “Studio – the finest in lounge and house music”, which was selected as CD of the month in the German “Raveline” magazin in December 2004. In Februar 2005 the first GOGO Music labelcompilation “GO!” including highlights of 3 years label work was released. It was called the best compilation of the year by UK’S TTR magazin. In October 2006 the second part “GO!!” hit the market.

In 2006 Ralf GUM held his first GOGO Music Winter Music Conference event in Miami with great success. With an impressive line-up including e.g. Kenny Dixon Jr aka Moodyman, Theo Parrish, Markus Enochson, Glenn Underground plus the GOGO Music DJs, the party went down in a storm and was one of the most talked about events at the conference. 2007 saw GOGO Music teaming up with Atal Music and Bubble Soul for a joint WMC event at Hotel Victor, called “Yes Please”. Including an likewise great line-up including e.g. Jamie Lewis, Raw Artistic Soul and many others the party was a great success and the kick-off for further “Yes Please” events including the critical acclaimed WMC event in 2008 at Sagamore and the ADE 2008 event at Mansion. More highlights worth to mention is the appearance at MTV’s “Battle of the DJs” in April 2003 and invitations to the You.FM Clubnight (Hessischer Rundfunk Radio and TV, 2 times in 2005, one time in 2006, 2007 and 2009).

In 2008 Ralf GUM unveiled his long awaited debut masterpiece album titled “Uniting Music” on his label GOGO Music. Composing a continuous piece of music, seamless and blended into a luscious texture of soulful-, afro-and latin-house and jazz inspired grooves, Ralf showcased his ability to create wonderful original songs. With each song intertwining with another, he’s pushing the boundaries well beyond the traditional dj mix sense! Almost seeming like one beautiful track the whole album contained it all: really pretty dreamy tracks, some real groovin’ live sounding deals and some late night slices of hypnotic house, too. The album received great plaudit worldwide. For example UK’s M8 Magazine called the CD „simply one of the best albums of the year” and the 3Sat TV show “Kulturzeit” wrote on their web-site that “no single second of the album bores”. “Uniting Music” was released by Rambling Records in Japan and by Soul Candi in South Africa as well.

The hallmark of Ralf’s sound is his love for funky harmonies coupled with wicked underground beats and crisp percussion. But the distinctive groove isn’t the only reason for Ralf’s success – his passion for all things soulful shines through in all he does. This helps him creating a simply irresistible groove every time he emerges from the studio or works the turntables. Due to his successful work in various areas there is no denying that Ralf GUM has established in the top-league of the most prolific dj/producers in the house scene.

Links:

Label-website: www.GOGO-Music.net
Artist-web-site: www.RalfGUM.com
Facebook-fan-site: www.facebook.com/pages/Ralf-GUM/60874340205
Myspace-site: www.myspace.com/RalfGUM
Twitter: www.twitter.com/RalfGUM
Youtube: www.youtube.com/ralfgum
Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/ralf-gum-gogo-music

You Can Now Watch Us On USTREAM!!!

You can now catch us on Ustream! Watch the DJ’s and presenters in action!

Live TV : Ustream

Check Out The Latest BANG 103.6 FM Playlist!

Our playlist is selected and regularly updated by the BANG Radio Music Committee which is made up of presenters and the off air radio team. We have 3 playlists; A, B, and C which are in effect from 7am until 7pm. To be considered for the playlist please follow the instructions on our Contacts Us page In rotation week beginning: 23rd August 2010

Title	Artist
Run	Baby Blue ft Wretch 32
Superman	Black Coffee ft Bucie
Shutterbug	Big Boi
*NEW* FU	Cee Lo
Silent Lover	Cherri V ft Baby Blue
Deuces	Chris Brown ft Tyga & Kevin McCall
Ride	Ciara ft Bei Maejor, Andre 3000 & Ludacris
Fresh Bits	City Kid
Hello, Good Morning (Grime Remix)	Diddy Dirty Money ft Skepta
Hard Body	Dirty Danger
Who Let Dem Go	Doctor
I’m Fly	Donaeo
Don’t Talk To Me	Doom Man
Find Your Love	Drake
Fall In Love	Estelle ft Nas
Haunted	Gappy Ranks
Put The Stereo On	Gappy Ranks
Hold Yuh	Gyptian ft Nicki Minaj
Something To Say	Hydro
Do It	Incisive
*NEW* Cold War(Wondmix)	Janelle Monae
On To The Next One	Jay Z ft Swizz Beatz
Who Dat	Jay Cole
*NEW* Holding You Down(Going In Circles)	Jazmine Sullivan
Pretty Boy(Remix)	J’Son ft Gappy Ranks & Wretch 32
Get Wild	Kano ft Aidonia & Wiley
That Rhythm	Kele Le Roc
Smooches	Kelly Rowland
Fyah	Kevin Lyttle
Shake It For Daddy	Kruga ft Cam
Let The Sun Shine	Labrinth
Ping Ping	Leftside
Love Drunk	Loick Essien
My Chick Bad	Ludacris ft Nicki Minaj
We Know	Marvell
House Top	Mavado
Miss Me	Meleka
Dash Down	Mr M
Selecta (Remix)	Mz Bratt ft General Levy
Better Than Many	Nathan
Outta Space	Nutty P ft Alaye
Butterflies	Princess Nyah
What You Talking About	Redlight ft Ms Dynamite
Hard	Rihanna ft Jeezy
Drink & Rave	R.I.O. ft Trilla
Rendezvous	Scorcher ft Wizzy wow
It’s My Time	Scorcher
Champion	Shystie ft Chris Baya
B E A Utiful	Steph Jones
Frisky	Tinie Tempah ft Labrinth
Already Taken	Trey Songz
*NEW* London Sign	Twizzle
Got Your Back	T.I. ft Keri Hilson
Clarks	Vybz Kartel ft Popcaan & Gaza Slim
No Speak Americano	Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP

LISTEN AGAIN - SHERRY DIXON talked about ‘What Men Really Want!’ - Sunday 3rd May

Don’t Miss The SHERRY DIXON Show this Sunday 12-2pm as we talk about ‘What Men Really Want!’

Sherry talks to Author Milo Edwards who breaks it all down. Also in the studio will be Jasmia Robinson the UK’s female ‘Hitch’ and Moonlight the most charming artist in music.

About Milo Edwards

Based in Los Angeles, California Milo is an explorer of the mind, body and soul. Author of ‘Enjoying A Better You’ on shelves in July 2010 in which he discusses the importance of learning to have a better relationship with yourself and allowing you to have a better relationship with others.

He says ‘I’m increasing my inner Joy and expression of unconditional love. In this state of being I’m full of life and have more pleasant days. It’s really stress free, you should try it! Love travels faster than the speed of light and can go around the world in no time. Seek peace and love first in any circumstance, heighten your self-awareness, forgive yourself and others, acknowledge yourself and others, it’s extremely powerful! Be the difference you want to see in the world and share the type of love you wish to receive. “Enjoy the beauty of being you!’

For more information:
www.Miloedwards.wordpress.com
www.youtube.com/miloonthemove
www.twitter.com/miloonthemove

About Moonlight

Rapper Moonlight has travelled the world perfecting his craft, whilst working with multi-million selling Grammy Award winning superstars such as LIL WAYNE, TREY SONGZ, NU JERZEY DEVIL and J. HOLIDAY (amongst others) along the way. He is also the first UK artist to sign to Urban XL, the music & film entertainment company based in London, UK & Atlanta, USA

With a huge female following Moonlight’s success is drawn from his confidence and his charm. Not one to shy away from large gestures at one performance Moonlight gave away Gucci bags to his female fans.

For more information:
www.twitter.com/ukmoonlight
www.myspace.com/moonlight_cold_as_ice

About Jasmia Robinson

A professional model, who has worked with brands like Burberry, L’oreal and Sensationnel to name a few, needing to find something to do in between jobs, in 2008 Jasmia became a Pick up artist / dating coach.

Specialising in the natural approach Jasmia trains men and women in how to approach and engage the opposite sex. With an extremely high success rate Jasmia has quickly become a highly sort after coach making her the UKs number 1 female ‘Hitch’.

For more information:
www.twitter.com/JasmiaRobinson

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LISTEN AGAIN - Vicki Elliott and Nabil Abdulrashid join Travis Jay - Friday 30th April

Don’t miss the BANGIN Comedy Show, tonight at 9, when Travis Jay will be talking to the lovely Vicki Elliott and the wild Nabil Abdulrashid
‘Have some black men forgotten what it takes to be a man?’

Vicki Elliott

Vicki Elliott is a 24 year old actress hailing from North-West London. She started performing at the tender age of 9, whilst attending the famous Sylvia Young Theatre School. By the age of 11 she had secured her first professional jobs on children’s dramas such as Grange Hill, Big kids, Short change and the Mysti Show. Throughout her teenage years Vicki progressed to lead roles in major dramas such as William and Mary, Holby City, The Bill and Doctors. Never to shy away from a challenge Vicki undertook her first film role in 2002 in critically acclaimed “Behind closed doors”. During her 13 year career, Vicki’s achievements have been both professional and academic culminating in BA (hons) in English and Drama and PGCE in Secondary Education (English and Drama). She is currently awaiting the airing of her second short film “The future WAGs of Great Britain” which will premier at this years Edinburgh Film Festival and Channel 4 in the autumn.

Nabil Abdulrashid

Mohamed Nasir Nabil Abdulrashid Ibn Suleman Obineche (Nabil Abdulrashid for short) is a young up and coming north nigerian muslim comedian who currently resides in south London. He’s been on the scene o for a year now and is arguabley one of if not the most dynamic original and creative young talents of his generation, bringing in groundbreakind multicultural and sociopolitical satire which is second to none.

After causing up such a stir last week, Nabil is back to ruffle some more feathers….. You don’t wanna miss it, this one is going to be epic!

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