Roc07

I think Paul Russell’s new song suits Heart’s vibe very well, despite being rap. Very upbeat and the Luther Vandross sample would make it sound familiar to their listeners. Only problem is that it’s not a big song yet (opposite situation to Aperture), if it becomes another hit like Lil Boo Thang, I believe Heart will probably add it.

It also had just one play yesterday, so perhaps they’ve only added it on a lower rotation for now.

They did playlist Azizam when it was originally out.

Heart have added Aperture to the playlist as of today.

I think it’s only recently that Global has mostly dropped Chris Brown from their playlists, as it wasn’t too long ago that stations like Capital Anthems and Heart 00s were still regularly playing his songs.

Bit of a random question, but whilst we’re discussing edits, does anyone know when Heart started playing the full version of Rhythm Is a Dancer with Turbo B’s rap? I’m pretty sure it was always cut out until fairly recently.

I’d imagine they saw the original version as too quick/edgy for Heart, hence slowing it down. They probably wouldn’t have played it at all if it wasn’t for the Gangsta’s Paradise sample.

They actually seem to have quite a few newer songs that Heart aren’t playing, after listening for longer. I’ve also heard Love Me Not, Gabriela, Tears, Eternity and Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else. EDIT: Daisies as well.

Checked out Riviera Radio recently, which Global bought out a few months back. Quite interesting, as whilst it’s been revamped to be similar to Heart (complete with re-sung jingles and power intros), it feels a lot more like the older Heart (when they still played 80s music), with Lionel Richie, Sister Sledge, Madonna etc. being in the mix alongside the newer tunes. They’ve also been playing Gone, Gone, Gone and Manchild, so perhaps this is a sign that they will be added to Heart’s playlist soon, or Riviera may just be taking more risk with their current songs.

They’re probably just using the same version of Blurred Lines that the main Heart used to play back when they were more strict about rapping.

I think they started playing it a few months ago.

Checking Online Radio Box, and I did forget that Heart Xmas and 10s have been playing Santa Tell Me, though the main station hasn’t. I don’t think Heart has ever played Thank U, Next. No Tears Left to Cry has been the first song on Heart’s emergency playlist for quite a few years, so you might have heard it when they’ve had technical problems.

I think there is some sort of blacklist for Dua, the only song of hers played on any Global station nowadays is One Kiss with Calvin. There's a similar situation with Ariana Grande, aside from Rain On Me with Gaga, all her songs have been dropped from Capital and Heart's playlists.

Here’s a few songs I think would sound good on Heart if they are added in the new year: Alex Warren - Eternity David Guetta, Teddy Swims & Tones and I - Gone Gone Gone Myles Smith - Stay (If You Wanna Dance) Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild (probably less likely to be added than the others)

Both songs have just been played on the Breakfast show within the last hour, so they're now in rotation.