About This Station

**102.3 The Beat** is an Austin, Texas radio station billing itself as “Austin’s #1 for Hip Hop & Throwbacks,” blending current pop and top 40 hits with nostalgic hip-hop tracks. Its weekday mornings are hosted by **Tino Cochino Radio**, a syndicated show featuring celebrity interviews, pop culture segments, and full-show podcasts. The station’s website highlights music news (including tributes to Dolly Parton and updates on artists like Eminem and Drake), recently played songs from artists such as Justin Bieber, Drake, and Rihanna, plus on-air contests and local concert listings. While tagged as top 40/pop, the station’s actual on-air identity leans heavily toward hip-hop and R&B throwbacks, with a mix of current hits and classic jams.