After a couple days of stunting with television theme songs and the a loop of Dr. Dre/Snoop Dogg’s “Nothing But A ‘G Thang”, Alpha Media launched Classic Hip-Hop “G105.5” 1450 WRNN/105.5 W288DK Myrtle Beach SC at 10:55am.

“Myrtle Beach’s Throwback Station” creates a local competitor to Cumulus Media Urban “98.5 Kiss-FM” WDAI in a market lacking its own Urban AC.

Alpha Media, Myrtle Beach announced the launch of G 105.5 “Myrtle Beach’s The Throwback Station!” WRNN-AM 1450/105.5, previously ESPN, will play your favorite throwbacks like The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Destiny’s Child and many more.

Energy 92.1 Program Director, Zack Williams commented on the announcement, “We’re crazy excited to bring throwbacks to Myrtle Beach. You can take your radio to the beach, cruise up and down Ocean Blvd and have a great time listening to the best throwback Hip Hop and R&B!

“While I’ve been programming the alternative station here, I grew up listening to this music and DJ-ing in nightclubs and bars all throughout my life. This station is going to be a great addition to Myrtle Beach and the Alpha Media family. To quote Dre, ‘It ain’t nuthin but a G thang baby’,” remarked Crash, WKZQ 96.1 Program Director.

Original Report 8/30: Alpha Media has pulled the plug on Sports “ESPN Myrtle Beach” 1450 WRNN Myrtle Beach SC.

The station is currently stunting as “TV On Radio 105.5” as the station places primary emphasis on its 105.5 W288DK Myrtle Beach.