Respect the Legacy.
Amplify the Movement.
Hoodz Radio is the independent home station for golden-era hip-hop and the next generation carrying it forward — broadcasting live for the culture, around the clock.
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Eastern Time · the gold marker shows where we are right now.
Four Shows. One Signal.
Legacy Lift-Off Morning Show
Start the day with the records that started the culture.
The Daily Traffic Mix
The ride home — Hour 1 "The Come Up," Hour 2 "The Movement."
The Cipher Show
Bars, freestyles, and the culture's open mic — prime time.
The Break It Down Show
Late night, slowed down — the after-hours wind-down.
On Rotation, On Demand
The Slinging Podcast
Real talk from the culture's front lines — conversations that hit as hard as the records.
Catch it on the stream →Fifty Years Young: The Father Young Chronicles
A ten-episode series adapting Father Peter G. Young's memoir — history with a heartbeat.
Catch it on the stream →An independent home for hip-hop and R&B — not a corporate playlist.
Hoodz Radio is an independent, employee-owned internet radio station broadcasting hip-hop and R&B live, 24 hours a day, out of Albany, New York. Founded in 2008, the station has built its reputation on being hosted, not algorithm-driven — every hour is curated by real DJs rooted in the culture, mixing golden-era classics with the independent artists carrying hip-hop forward today. Flagship programming includes the Legacy Lift-Off Morning Show, the Daily Traffic Mix, the Cipher Show, and the Break It Down Show, all hosted by founder Kay Bond, alongside continuous rotation through The Hoodz Radio Mix. The station operates under Hoodz Holding LLC, with divisions spanning radio, merch, studios, and events. Listeners can stream live anytime at hoodzradio.com/listen-live — no algorithm, no corporate playlist, just authenticity, lyricism, and community. Respect the Legacy. Amplify the Movement.
Read our story →Partner With the Culture
Reach listeners who show up for hip-hop and R&B on purpose — live host mentions, on-air spots, and placement that sounds like the station.
Every Hour Has a Name
Get the details on each show, or read about Hoodz Radio in Albany.