ARN’s hip hop and R&B station, The Edge, will be rebranding and relaunching as CADA, expanding its current model as a Western Sydney FM broadcaster to its new national platform.
CADA will bring Australians closer to culture by serving up inclusive, exclusive, and up-to-date Hip Hop and R&B content across multiple touchpoints, including audio, web and social.
The multi-platform approach opens CADA’s audience up to non-traditional radio advertisers.
“We identified a rare opportunity to reimagine The Edge as a multi-platform youth brand, anchored in hip hop and R&B and driven by content,” said CADA general manager, Emily Copeland.
“While The Edge has always been a big supporter of these genres of music, the launch of CADA marks a milestone moment for artists and fans – a home for hip hop and R&B in Australia, and a local, mainstream audio platform dedicated to it.
“The CADA-verse will provide an opportunity for brands and creative organisations to engage with youth audiences at scale, and with authenticity.
“We are a platform where community passion meets commercial polish, and we have a depth of talent who hold authority and credibility in music and youth culture.
“Our multi-platform approach provides a range of discovery points for our audience, and allows brands to engage through mutually beneficial integrated partnerships that go beyond audio.”
CADA’s line-up of hosts and creators is as diverse as its audience, with a supreme cast of talent who each bring something unique to the table.
Hosts include, DJ and media personality Flex Mami (featured image, left) and comedian and content creator Lucinda Price aka Froomes (right), who will also be hosting the 2022 B&T 30 Under 30 Awards.
Other hosts include TikTok creator Avneesha, ARIA nominated artist B Wise, and many more.
The hosts are also backed by a new advertising campaign that is guaranteed to turn heads.
CADA’s launch campaign, which will go live on 4 April, features CADA’s team of hosts and creators, as well as some of hip hop and R&B’s biggest names.
From homegrown stars The Kid LAROI, Tkay Maidza, Youngn Lipz, A.GIRL and Becca Hatch to Cardi B, Lizzo, SZA, Bruno Mars and Khalid, the campaign highlights CADA’s considerable clout in the space, as well as their commitment to championing artists and their voices.
As well as launching their talent line-up, CADA has also announced its key leadership team.
CADA’s general manager, Emily Copeland welcomed new hires Kat Tamayo as head of marketing and Sean Vandenberg as head of production alongside Marty Doyle as head of content and Andy Walsh as head of commercial strategy.
“R&B and Hip Hop is culture in and of itself, an ever-present expression of the times,” said Tamayo.
“CADA is not about putting songs on the radio; it’s about celebrating artists and helping our audience escape the noise and focus on what’s relevant in music and the global lifestyle they are a part of.
“CADA’s content is anchored in audio but will span beyond that into video, social and experiential, providing us with a greater sphere of influence and a range of opportunities that drive engagement and cut through for brand partners.
“There are many exciting things on the horizon, and we can’t wait to bring our listeners, community and partners along for the ride.”
CADA can be accessed via the free iHeartRadio App, FM in Western Sydney, and DAB+ nationally.
