universetwisters Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I'm asking out of curiosity, is there any difference between them? I mean, they both play pop music that's been custom written for the game, even though Head Radio claims to play rock music. Why couldn't rockstar have Head Radio a rock station and Lips 106 pop, as opposed to having both of them be pop? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masny Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Yeah, i don't see the difference between this two too, but I like both radiostations! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1063522984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Yeah, i don't see the difference between this two too, but I like both radiostations! I like them both too, but wouldn't it make sense for Head Radio to have, like, rock or something on it, as opposed to two pop stations? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1063529185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masny Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Yes, it would make sense, but... R* did what they did. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1063564771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
l911 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) i think they wanted to show that rock seemed dead in the early 00's (you can hear voice on the radio stating: Rock And Roll is dead many times ). I dont think it was and i dont think it ever will be, but it certainly is not mainstrem music. and also funny thing those two radios remindsme of terrible polsh pop radio's RMF and Zet they are just f*cking identical. Edited October 4, 2013 by ludi911 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1063596801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 As the thing asks, why did Lips 106 and Head Radio both play pop music? While you could overlook it and say that there's many radio stations out there in the same area in real life that both play pop music, then why is Head Radio marketed as the "Rock of Liberty City"? Rockstar could've made some rock songs and put them on Head Radio if it was gonna be the rock station, like they did in GTA 1. Not that I got anything against Head Radio, though. I like it's music and I grew up with it, but I just find it a bit odd that it's hailed as a rock station and plays pop. Beato_dim 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065832009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarimNTerr Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) In fact, Head Radio plays Pop Rock and Adult Contemporary music. Edited July 20, 2014 by toxluv Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065833188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreaz1 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 From what I can gather, Head Radio plays pop and soft rock, while Lips 106 is more in to electronic music, playing synthpop and dream pop. Not that I have given either one lots of listening while playing the game. Where does it say the "Rock of Liberty City"? The video you posted is the Head Radio from GTA 1 by the way. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065833245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergiu Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Lips 106 doesn't play all pop, it plays mixed genres.It has a bit of jazz, a bit of rock and some pop.Head Radio was mainly rock in the beta version, featuring 'Stikki Fingers - 4 Letter Love' and 'Reality Bubble - Days Like This'; heard in a E3 gameplay, the one with the blue cop car to be more exact, you just have to listen carefully. From 0:05. From 1:55 or so.The rhythm was just, overall, faster. They planned on reusing lots of GTA 1 songs, AFAIK.Also, remember, we just suppose that was the used song as it is the closest choice. Still, that's Head Radio, I mean, we suppose so. Seems rock/rap-ish kind of blend. Just like in GTA 1. Edited July 19, 2014 by CasualSergiu Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065833272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 From what I can gather, Head Radio plays pop and soft rock, while Lips 106 is more in to electronic music, playing synthpop and dream pop. Not that I have given either one lots of listening while playing the game. Where does it say the "Rock of Liberty City"? The video you posted is the Head Radio from GTA 1 by the way. I can't tell much of a difference between the pop on Head Radio and Lips 106, aside from Lips being more "bubblegum". I know the DJ on Head Radio in III says Head Radio is "the rock of liberty city for 60 years" or something like that in some banter. And the video I posted isn't head radio from GTA 1, this is head radio from GTA 1. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065833634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
l911 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 i think this whole station was rockstar oppinion about rock music that time .On Head Radio they also use other slogan : Rock and roll is dead. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065834872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeansowaty Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 It would've been a lot better if it would play true Classic Rock and Electronic Rock. Like this: Laura91 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065837356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 i think this whole station was rockstar oppinion about rock music that time .On Head Radio they also use other slogan : Rock and roll is dead. Did the DJ say that? I can't recall off hand that being used aside from a commercial in vice city, and even then, that's a whole different game Beato_dim 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065837429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillest Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) You've already made a topic about this: http://gtaforums.com/topic/606802-head-radio-lips-106-question/ Edited July 20, 2014 by Ray Margarita Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065837483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAKid667 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 You've already made a topic about this: http://gtaforums.com/topic/606802-head-radio-lips-106-question/ Use the 'Report' button on the original post in future to make Staff Members aware Merged with old topic. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065837513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 You've already made a topic about this: http://gtaforums.com/topic/606802-head-radio-lips-106-question/ I did? sh*t, thanks for telling me Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065838199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Vaccine Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Give me back my VRock! Personally, I don't really listen to the radio in GTA games, except for VC and VCS with VRock. Edited July 21, 2014 by Militia JORD4NOcz 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065843602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridd Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Maybe having one radio station playing all those songs was considered too many by the developers? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065894553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Maybe having one radio station playing all those songs was considered too many by the developers? They still cut some songs out, such as: Zeberpal 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065900965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spadge Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I liked it because it's like in real life. Radio stations claiming to play rock which is only slightly different from pop. Since those were the predominent genres in the 00's, it's not anormal that there are two stations of the same kind. Maybe having one radio station playing all those songs was considered too many by the developers? They still cut some songs out, such as: The music fits perfectly with your sig x) Copcaller, universetwisters and A8ul99 3 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065926712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmmm nice bike Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 They still cut some songs out, such as: The music fits perfectly with your sig x) And this music fits perfectly with your signature. Spadge, Blingy and A8ul99 3 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065953355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Elizabeth II Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Wow, I want to drive on pickups while playing piano in GTA VI! .. And on-topic: I love both Head Radio and Lips 106 so I don't really mind R* making two great pop radio stations Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065982863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriaan Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 i think this whole station was rockstar oppinion about rock music that time .On Head Radio they also use other slogan : Rock and roll is dead. Perhaps you're thinking of this ad from Vice City's Flash FM? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065987476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 i think this whole station was rockstar oppinion about rock music that time .On Head Radio they also use other slogan : Rock and roll is dead. Perhaps you're thinking of this ad from Vice City's Flash FM? -snip- That seems likely, especially since Head Radio praised itself on playing "The best rock in Liberty City for 60 years", even though rock music wasn't around in 1941. Beato_dim and Copcaller 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065995519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nukey Shay Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Too much content for a single station. This theory fits with both the omission of the advertised song ("Wash Him Off"), as well as a song promo appearing on the wrong station ("Rush Rush"). Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1065997799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Members Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 As mentioned, Head Radio plays Pop Rock and Adult Contemporary. Some of the songs on Lips 106 have an R&B vibe to them, while others sound like Electro-Pop. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1066024731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naroon Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 The fact that there were two radio stations devoted to playing variations of pop and mainstream music was intentional. The GTA series has always been all about the whole 'satirical commentary on society' thing. By the late 90's in America, metal was already long "dead" and grunge had also mostly died out. So the airwaves were being dominated by pop again. GTA III ironically takes place in 2001 where, the way I remembered it, nu-metal was already kinda taking off as I saw a lot of it on MTV and VH1 back then. I'm kinda surprised there wasn't any alternative metal/nu-metal radio station, seems a weird omission. Head Radio seemed to play more adult contemporary-oriented pop and Lips 106 focused more on bubblegum pop and even a few dreampop tracks. The in-universe station for Head Radio claimed they were playing "non-stop rock" (GTA V makes a reference to this somewhere) because "rock" was very ill-defined IRL back then, lol. Copcaller 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1066233190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 I don't think the social commentary was as big or even prominent in GTA 3 like it was in GTA 5. I don't know about nu metal having a station but I don't see why they couldn't have had a classic rock station because I know they existed back around 2001, no denying that. Wasn't there an AC/DC song cut from the soundtrack? That could've been on there. Nico and Jeansowaty 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1066289147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naroon Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Well of course the social commentary wasn't as prominent as in GTA V, GTA V is a game that is on a monumentally bigger scale than GTA III was for obvious reasons. But they've been doing that snarky parody/satire of American society stuff ever since the first game. Copcaller 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1066332078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
universetwisters Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Well of course the social commentary wasn't as prominent as in GTA V, GTA V is a game that is on a monumentally bigger scale than GTA III was for obvious reasons. But they've been doing that snarky parody/satire of American society stuff ever since the first game. If they did, they sure as hell lacked in it. Beato_dim 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/725158-why-did-lips-106-and-head-radio-both-play-pop/#findComment-1066410296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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