Grand Theft Auto VI prepares a musical experience that will combine recognized artists, genres from different regions and new ways of listening to content during the game. According to information published by Rolling Stone, Lana Del Rey, Bad Bunny and two members of Slayer will be linked to GTA 6 radio stationsalthough Rockstar Games has not yet officially confirmed all of these identities.
The company presented six stations that will be part of the world of Vice City and its surroundings, with proposals ranging from reggaeton and bachata to country, hip-hop and metal.
Among the new features is also the possibility of listening to the radio and podcast while the protagonists walk through the streets.a feature that expands entertainment options outside of vehicles.
Image from the album of ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’
The video game is scheduled for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Rockstar revealed six stations that will be available on Grand theft car VI. Each one will have its own musical identity and will contribute to representing the cultural diversity of the fictional state of Leónida, where the story takes place.
These are the stations presented so far:
- Flash FM: dedicated to pop music, recovers one of the most recognized stations in the saga. According to Rolling Stone, it will be hosted by singer Robyn and model Alex Consani.
- Cocoteo FM: brings together Latin music, from reggaeton and dembow to merengue and bachata. Bad Bunny and RaiNao are listed as its hosts, according to the publication.
- Radio from the interior of the country: focused on alternative country, it will feature Morgan Wallen and Lana Del Rey, according to information released by Rolling Stone.
- Afrobank FM: It will offer Afro music and will combine classics with contemporary artists. Burna Boy will be heading the station.
- The Camera 106.6: It will be the option for metal fans. Kerry King and Tom Araya, members of Slayer, will host the space, according to Rolling Stone.
- Dirty Southern Classics: will be dedicated to rap and hip-hop from the southern United States, with Trick Daddy and Trina as hosts.
Rockstar indicated that there will be more stations when the game hits the market. For now, these six allow us to anticipate the musical variety that the new installment will have.
GTA 6 will allow your characters to listen to music through headphones when they are on the street. (Rockstar)
Bad Bunny, Slayer and other artists on the soundtrack
The official previews have already revealed some of the music that will play during the games. Among the names and songs announced are Romeo Santos, Farruko, El Alfa, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, Black Sabbath, Pantera, Charli xcx, Zara Larsson, PinkPantheress, Asake, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross and Pitbull.
The selection combines contemporary artists with references from different periods. On The Chamber 106.6, for example, the presence of songs like Yofrom Black Sabbath; I’m brokenof Panther, and raining bloodby Murderer.
Latin music will also have an important space on Cocoteo FMwhere topics such as EoOby Bad Bunny; If It’s Trucho It’s Trucho (Remix)by Axel Rulay with Farruko and El Alfa, and Scoundrelby Romeo Santos and El Chaval de la Bachata.
In addition, the official repertoire includes the Argentine CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso, a fact that adds regional representation to the video game’s musical proposal.
Different international artists will be radio hosts within Leónida. (Rockstar)
Another novelty is that Jason and Lucía, the protagonists of the story, will be able to listen to the radio and podcasts while they tour Leónida on foot, using headphones linked to their phones.
Until now, the radio has been a characteristic part of the Grand Theft Auto experienceespecially while traveling by car. The incorporation of content to listen to outside the vehicles expands this dynamic and allows the musical component to be maintained during other activities.
Rockstar has yet to reveal more details about the stations and available content. With its release scheduled for November 19, GTA 6 aims to combine a broad musical selection with new ways of integrating sound into the exploration of its open world.
