GTA 6 Radio Stations, Podcasts and Soundtrack: The Official Music Guide

Last reviewed: 2 November 2026, against Rockstar Games’ official GTA VI site and the Rockstar Store. Officially confirmed facts are labelled as such; reported information (for example the 210 GB PS5 download size) is labelled as reported.

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GTA 6 music is more than a radio playlist

The official music offering has three connected layers. In-game radio and podcasts provide broadcast-style listening across Leonida. Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album collects 34 original tracks for the game’s launch. Grand Theft Auto VI: Original Score by Justice supplies an adaptive composed score in a separate 30-track release.

Separating those layers prevents release-date and track-count confusion. The album is associated with November 19, while the score is listed for December 11. A radio station’s preview, a soundtrack single and an in-game broadcast are related but not interchangeable products.

The six revealed radio stations

Rockstar’s music hub introduces stations covering modern Latin, country, global club sounds, rock, pop and Southern hip-hop. The following overview uses the revealed names and broad identities rather than claiming a complete tracklist.

Cocoteo FM, Back Country Radio and AfroBank FM

Cocoteo FM’s official presentation names El Martillo and La Gata behind a modern Latin identity. Back Country Radio pairs renegade country with the outdoor imagery of Leonida, including an airboat-ready description, with MW and Delta Dawne presenting. AfroBank FM names Burna and Palmsy and adds another global musical perspective.

These station identities do more than provide background audio. They help different environments feel culturally distinct, from waterways and backroads to city clubs. Readers looking for a specific artist should use Rockstar’s samples and album pages as the source rather than relying on an unsourced tracklist copied from a playlist.

The Chamber 106.6, Flash FM and Dirty South Classics

The Chamber 106.6 contributes the metal and heavy rock side of the revealed dial. Flash FM carries a name with deep Vice City associations, but its GTA 6 incarnation should be discussed using the new official material rather than assuming the 1980s playlist has simply returned. Dirty South Classics foregrounds a regional hip-hop tradition suited to the setting.

Rockstar’s music page introduces each station’s presenters by first name or DJ name: El Martillo and La Gata (Cocoteo FM), MW and Delta Dawne (Back Country Radio), Burna and Palmsy (AfroBank FM), DJ Kerry and DJ Tom (The Chamber 106.6), Robyn and Alex (Flash FM) and Trick and Trina (Dirty South Classics). We list presenters exactly as the official page shows them; fuller credits should come from the game or official credits, attached to the exact station.

Podcasts and listening beyond the car

Rockstar describes its widest-ranging selection of in-game radio and podcasts, spanning music through talk radio. Official material also presents listening through smartphones and headphones, indicating that audio is not framed solely around a vehicle radio. Exact app controls and availability should be verified in the final game interface.

For a guide, this creates useful post-launch questions: where podcasts appear, whether episodes depend on location or progress, and how players switch between radio, podcasts and personal listening. Answer those with original interface screenshots after release instead of guessing menu paths now.

Music and the character world

The Only Raw Records storyline connects Dre’Quan Priest, Boobie Ike and Real Dimez to Vice City’s music business. Radio and the album therefore sit beside a character network about hits, labels and fame. Linking these official entities gives the music article narrative context without inventing missions.

Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album

Rockstar lists Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album for November 19 with 34 original tracks intended to capture the energy of Vice City and Leonida. This is distinct from a compilation of every licensed song heard on radio. An original album track, a score composition and an in-game broadcast song can follow different release and licensing paths.

The practical publishing opportunity is to maintain an official track index with links to legitimate listening and purchase options. Do not reproduce lyrics or host audio without permission. Song-identification queries can become useful articles when readers want to know what they heard and where it is officially available.

Justice’s original score and released singles

The original score is composed by Justice, the French duo of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay. Rockstar describes an adaptive score dynamically tuned to different ways players engage with the world and Jason and Lucia’s story. The album is listed for December 11 with 30 tracks plus digital bonus tracks across formats.

The official page highlights Flower in a Hurricane, featuring Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and Pusher featuring Gesaffelstein. These are score-album singles with named credits, not evidence that every contributing artist is a radio host. Keep credits exact because collaborative artist lists are easy to mangle.

A post-launch music coverage plan

After release, verify station names and presenters in the interface, then add track identification only with reliable sources. Build pages around real reader needs: what song plays in a scene, which station carries it, whether it appears on the official album and where to listen legally.

Keep the current hub as the parent page and link to detailed station guides only when they add original information. Update album availability, physical formats and score links from official pages. This turns a launch-news topic into a lasting reference while respecting music rights.

How adaptive score differs from licensed radio

An adaptive score is composed to respond to the flow of play and story, whereas radio presents curated broadcasts with station identities and hosts. Justice’s role therefore should not be described as simply selecting songs for a station. The official language emphasizes compositions dynamically tuned to different ways players engage with Leonida.

The commercial releases reinforce the distinction. The Album contains 34 original tracks, while the Original Score contains 30 tracks with digital bonuses. A reader looking for a dramatic story cue may need the score, while someone remembering a station song may need the album or a licensed soundtrack reference.

How to identify a song you hear in GTA 6

After launch, note the station, in-game situation and any lyrics or artist credit shown by the interface. Check the game’s music information and Rockstar’s official album or station samples. A short original clip of the interface can support a guide, but reposting an entire song is neither necessary nor appropriate.

If the track is not on the commercial album, it may belong to a different licensed broadcast selection or the score. Avoid forcing every song into The Album. Maintain separate station and album fields so readers can find legitimate listening options without confusion.

Physical music releases and external links

Rockstar’s music hub references CD and vinyl options for the score and shop links for music products. Availability, regions and shipping can change, so link to the current official page instead of quoting stock or delivery dates in an evergreen guide. Affiliate relationships, if any are added later, should be disclosed clearly.

A music guide does not need aggressive monetization to be useful. Legitimate listening links, accurate credits and a well-maintained station index can attract repeat visits and email signups for soundtrack updates. Reader trust is the main asset.

Radio station pages worth creating later

A standalone station page should add verified presenter credits, genres, original interface captures and a sourced track index. Include where and how the station is accessed only after checking the game. Link related artists and the commercial album where the same track genuinely appears.

Avoid creating six thin copies of this hub before launch. The parent article already answers the revealed-station question. Expand only when each station has enough distinct, verified material to justify its own search intent.

A compact music-release timeline

The key dates are November 19 for Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album and December 11 for the Justice original score. Keep the game’s launch, album release and score release as separate entries in any timeline. Radio samples and singles can already be discovered through official pages, but their availability does not mean both albums are out.

For updates, use exact credits and track counts from Rockstar. If physical editions, streaming links or bonus-track details change, revise the relevant section rather than adding a contradictory note at the bottom. Readers searching a song should reach a clean answer with a legitimate listening route.

This dated maintenance plan also supports GEO: album name, artist, track count and release date appear together in clear language, making the facts easy to extract without resorting to keyword repetition.

Frequently asked questions

How many GTA 6 radio stations have been revealed?

Six are named in the reviewed official material: Cocoteo FM, Back Country Radio, AfroBank FM, The Chamber 106.6, Flash FM and Dirty South Classics. This is a revealed list, not necessarily the final total.

Who composed the GTA 6 original score?

Justice, the French duo of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay, composed the official original score. Rockstar describes it as adaptive to play and story.

When does the GTA 6 album release?

Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album is listed for November 19 with 34 original tracks. The separate Justice original score is listed for December 11 with 30 tracks plus digital bonuses.

Does GTA 6 include podcasts?

Yes, Rockstar’s official music material describes a broad selection of in-game radio and podcasts, including talk-oriented content.

Is Flash FM’s old Vice City playlist returning?

The station name is revealed for GTA 6, but an old playlist should not be assumed to carry over. Use Rockstar’s new samples and verified in-game information for the track selection.

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Sources

• Rockstar Games: The Music of Grand Theft Auto VI
• Rockstar Games: AfroBank FM
• Rockstar Games: official GTA VI media

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