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The Chuck Chillout Show

February 1989
WRKS (98.7 FM)
New York, NY, USA

From 1989 sometime before February 12th (based on an ad that aired). Likely February 10th or 3rd.
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About The Chuck Chillout Show

Chuck Chillout (along with DJ Red Alert) was brought to KISS FM in New York as an answer to WBLS' Mr. Magic and Marley Marl. Chuck debuted in October 1983 from nine to midnight on Fridays as part of KISS' Mastermix series. It wasn't long before his show was essential listening for hip-hop fans.

The show continued on KISS until the late 80s when Chuck was invited to WBLS for an interview by his idol Frankie Crocker. Chuck was put on suspension for appearing on a competing station and he used the opportunity to jump ship. He remained at WBLS for a couple of years before becoming a VJ for Video Music Box

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In Context

These are the three shows that aired closest in time to this one.

January 21, 1989
Capital Rap Show
London, England, UK

January 22, 1989
Fresh Start to the Week
London, England, UK

February 1989
The Chuck Chillout Show
New York, NY, USA

February 19, 1989
Fresh Start to the Week
London, England, UK


These are three albums that were released closest in time to this show.

January 23, 1989
Tone Lōc: Lōc-ed After Dark

January 31, 1989
Too Short: Life Is...Too Short

February 1989
This episode

March 3, 1989
De La Soul: 3 Feet High and Rising

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