Type of site | Webradio |
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Available in | Multi-language |
Owner | VirtualDJRadio |
URL | virtualdjradio |
Registration | optional |
Launched | 2 November 2004 |
Current status | Online |
Content license | free |
VirtualDJ Radio is a live mixed webradio with DJs around the world. [1]
It started in 2005 with one channel, where DJs mixed mostly house and dance music. In 2008, a new channel was added for DJs mixing urban music such as hiphop, dancehall and reggaeton. In 2010, a third channel was added for trance, minimal, progressive house, tech house and more. As of June 2011, it had over 24,000 members. [2]
VirtualDJ Radio supports most major media players, including iTunes, Winamp and RealPlayer. Listeners can also tune in with digital radio devices and phone apps, using the standard Shoutcast [3] and Radiotime directories. [4]
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