The Core Live is an online video hip-hop station that airs seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
The station had been in the works since December of 2009, but it officially began in August of 2010, with a goal to bring a community who loves hip-hop together and to bring hip-hop back to its roots.
The founders are Michael Urioste, Philip Zaragoza, John F.U. Randy and T.J. Espitio.
“The love for hip-hop inspired us to start this station. Our main goal is to bring hip-hop to its roots. We’re just a group of individuals that love hip-hop, and we hope to bring the community together who love hip-hop,” said Urioste.
Their motto is “on the air and everywhere.”
The Core Live has listeners from Japan, Canada, Peru and the East Coast.
As long as people are able to connect to the Internet, they can view and listen anywhere.
The station is also viewable from the Droid cell phone, and next month it will be able to be viewed through the iPhone.
Unlike most radio stations that are edited by the Federal Communication Commission, the Core Live is not restricted, which allows the personalities on the air to be able to express themselves.
“Local radio stations don’t give the DJs the ability to express themselves. We play what our listeners want us to play. Our listeners are able to communicate with our DJ online,” said Urioste.
The Core Live also has a chat room that gives listeners the opportunity to communicate with each other, and the personality on air.
“We don’t play the same song every hour, like most radio stations. It’s what the DJ feels like playing or what is requested through the chat room,” said Urioste.
“We’re like a family,” added Urioste
DJs from all over town are able to contribute and share their time with listeners.