History AwesomeMusic / GrandTheftAutoV

* For hip-hop fans, especially fans of [[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoSanAndreas the original Radio Los Santos]], West Coast Classics is a gold mine. With tracks like the aforementioned [[Music/{{NWA}} "Appetite for Destruction"]], [[Music/TupacShakur 2Pac's]] "Ambitionz az a Ridah", Music/IceCube's "You Know How We Do It", Dr. Dre and Music/SnoopDogg's "The Next Episode", Music/GetoBoys' "My Mind's Playin' Tricks on Me", Music/TooShort's "So You Want To Be a Gangster", and MC Eiht's [[Film/MenaceIISociety "Streiht-Up Menace"]], and even a few obscure bangers like Kausion's "What You Wanna Do?", you're always guaranteed a great song when you switch to this station.

* The eighth-gen/PC version adds even more to the mix, with Non-Stop Pop getting several classic pop hits from each era, eventually making it ''the largest radio station in GTA history'', with 42 songs. Whether it be the 80s with Bronski Beat's LGBT anthem "Smalltown Boy", Music/Bobby Brown's "On Our Own" from the ''Film/GhostbustersII'' soundtrack, the 90s with the Music/BackstreetBoys' infectious SignatureSong "I Want It That Way", Sneaker Pimps' trip-hop track "6 Underground", the TurnOfTheMillennium with Music/{{Gorillaz}}' [[NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly genre-defying]] [[Music/DemonDays "Feel Good Inc."]], Cassie's R&B number "Me & U", or [[TheNewTens modern pop hits]] ranging from Music/{{Maroon 5}} and Music/ChristinaAguilera's club anthem "Moves Like Jagger", or legendary tracks like Music/{{Lorde}}'s artistic, alternative "Tennis Court" off the already-legendary ''Music/PureHeroine'' and Music/{{M83}} "Midnight City". There is literally something for ''everyone'' to enjoy on this station.

* Really, Radio Mirror Park in general is an entire radio station full of awesome music (notably, some of the three ending songs and the opening theme for GTA Online - "Change of Coast" by Neon Indian - all come from this station). With notable examples being the aforementioned "Sleepwalking", "Shine a Light (Flight Facilities Remix)" by The [=C90s=], "So Many Details" by Toro y Moi, "Don't Come Close" by Yeasayer, and "Sometimes" by Miami Horror, a large number of series fans have declared it the best GTA Radio station ever.

* [=FlyLo=] FM is a mix of experimental and eclectic music, including Hudson Mohawke's monstrous "100HM", Thundercat's smooth "Oh Sheit It's X" and [[Music/OddFuture Tyler, The Creator's]] haunting "Garbage". It also includes a few classic tracks such as Music/{{Outkast}}'s "Elevators (Me & You)" and Music/AphexTwin's "Windowlicker" for good measure.

* [=FlyLo=] FM is a mix of experimental and eclectic music, including Hudson Mohawke's monstrous "100HM", Thundercat's smooth "Oh Sheit It's X" and [[Music/OddFuture Tyler, The Creator's]] haunting "Garbage". It also includes a few classic tracks such as {{Outkast}}'s "Elevators (Me & You)" and Music/AphexTwin's "Windowlicker" for good measure.

* Given that Tangerine Dream and the DJ duo Gangrene were involved in composing the instrumental OST, it's no surprise that there's some very cool synth on display.

** [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP-YEZjZXl8 The Set-Up]], performed by Favored Nations. [[spoiler: It plays when you [[GoldenEnding choose Option C.]]]]

** the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlTnLsjg59s music]] that plays during the mission "Nervous Ron" is pretty damn breathtaking, regardless of which mix of it you hear. This troper was disappointed that it's not an available track in the Rockstar Editor.

* [=FlyLo=] FM is a mix of experimental and eclectic music, including Hudson Mohawke's monstrous "100HM", Thundercat's smooth "Oh Sheit It's X" and [[OddFuture Tyler, The Creator's]] haunting "Garbage". It also includes a few classic tracks such as {{Outkast}}'s "Elevators (Me & You)" and Music/AphexTwin's "Windowlicker" for good measure.

* The new Radio Los Santos is no slouch either. Rockstar was clearly aware of how lackluster GTA IV's modern hip-hop station was, because they went with far more established artists this time. And it paid off. RLS is chock-full of bangers from some of the biggest names in LA and the rap game overall.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Skv2eZ2hW4 "Derailed"]]. Playing during the eponymous mission, where Trevor and Michael show up [[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoSanAndreas CJ]] by hijacking and robbing a courier train run by Merrywether. This stars off as a sort of foreboding piece, but it then explodes, like it was building up to the awesome, with hard rock chords basting throughout.

* But if you think both the new and old rap stations are too heavy or not to your liking, there's the recently added The Lab. The Lab is a host of alternative rap music, like Ab-Soul and Aloe Blacc's "Trouble," or King Avriel and ASAP Ferg's "20's 50's 100's," or Gangrene's (they even host the station!) "Play it Cool" with Samuel T. Herring and Earl Sweatshirt of Odd Future, or the famous "Welcome to Los Santos." However, the station is also home to Dancehall ("Fast Life" by Vybz Kartel and "Born Bad" by Popcaan and Freddie Gibbs) and even some experimental music (Phantogram, Little Wanderer, Wavves, and more!).

* The eighth-gen/PC version adds even more to the mix, with Non-Stop Pop getting several classic pop hits from each era, eventually making it ''the largest radio station in GTA history'', with 42 songs. Whether it be the 80s with Bronski Beat's LGBT anthem "Smalltown Boy", [[Music/NewEdition Bobby Brown's]] "On Our Own" from the ''Film/{{Ghostbusters}} II'' soundtrack, the 90s with the Music/BackstreetBoys' infectious SignatureSong "I Want It That Way", Sneaker Pimps' trip-hop track "6 Underground", the TurnOfTheMillennium with Music/{{Gorillaz}}' [[NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly genre-defying]] [[Music/DemonDays "Feel Good Inc."]], Cassie's R&B number "Me & U", or [[TheNewTens modern pop hits]] ranging from Music/{{Maroon 5}} and Music/ChristinaAguilera's club anthem "Moves Like Jagger", or legendary tracks like Music/{{Lorde}}'s artistic, alternative "Tennis Court" off the already-legendary ''Music/PureHeroine'' and Music/{{M83}} "Midnight City". There is literally something for ''everyone'' to enjoy on this station.

* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh1rQY6hZ0E Franklin's trailer]] has "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y440oXNcjg Hood Gone Love It]]" by Music/JayRock.

* The end credits music counts with these awesome songs:

%%** Also in [[spoiler: Option C]]:
%%*** "Nine is God" by Wavves.
%%*** "Colours" by Age of Consent.
%%*** "Hold Up" by Marion Band$ featuring Nipsey Hussle.
%%*** "Old Love/New Love" by Twin Shadow, the DJ of Radio Mirror Park.
%%*** "Smokin' and Ridin'" by BJ the Chicago Kid featuring Freddie Gibbs and Problem.
%%*** "Change of Coast" by Neon Indian.
%%*** "Nowhere To Go" by Nite Jewel.
%%*** "Life of a Mack" by 100s.
%%*** Health's [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT4w1-MMxmY "High Pressure Dave"]], a cover of The Unit's "High Pressure Days".
%%*** And ASAP Rocky's "R-Cali".

* "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3De97pWpUY A.D.H.D.]]" by Music/KendrickLamar, a very catchy and atmospheric track that's perfect to play while driving around Los Santos at dusk. Hearing it doubles as a CrowningMomentOfFunny on the Xbox versions: Microsoft is apparently so petty that they made Rockstar censor Kendrick's mention of a Playstation.

* "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3De97pWpUY A.D.H.D.]]" by Music/KendrickLamar, a very catchy and atmospheric track that's perfect to play while driving around Los Santos at dusk. Hearing it doubles as a CrowningMomentofFunny on the Xbox versions, where Microsoft apparently insisted on censoring Kendrick's mention of a Playstation.

* Non-Stop Pop FM serves as a history lesson on pop music, from classic songs like Music/PetShopBoys' "West End Girls" and [[Music/GeorgeMichael Wham's]] "Everything She Wants", to 90's dance hits like Corona's "Rhythm of the Night" and [[Music/DaftPunk Stardust's]] "Music Sounds Better With You", ending with present day songs like Music/{{Rihanna}}'s "Only Girl in the World". All this comes together to provide the perfect backdrop for the glamour and heartbreaks of Los Santos.

* "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3De97pWpUY A.D.H.D.]]" by Music/KendrickLamar, a very catchy and atmospheric track that's perfect to play while driving around Los Santos at dusk.

* Music/JohnnyCash's [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0m0hTrtlWM "The General Lee"]]. Beyond the simple fact that you're listening to the Man in Black, it fits tearing through Blaine County in Trevor's Bodhi like a glove.

* Los Santos Rock Radio really deserves a mention, as it too is a popular radio station among players. Hell, go to any favorite radio station thread on ''any'' forum, and chances are every other reply is Los Santos Rock Radio. Helping its case is that much of the public considers classic rock as AwesomeMusic in general, and hearing big name bands like Music/{{Queen}} ("Radio Ga Ga"), Music/{{Chicago}} ("If You Leave Me Now"), and Music/{{Foreigner}} ("Dirty White Boy") is sure to satisfy anyone looking for their dose of classic rock. And for the sweet cherry on top, the DJ is none other than the legendary [[Music/KennyLoggins Captain Loggins]]. And the station just gets better with new songs added to the eighth generation and PC releases (see below).

* Los Santos Rock Radio really deserves a mention, as it too is a popular radio station among players. Hell, go to any favorite radio station thread on ''any'' forum, and chances are every other reply is Los Santos Rock Radio. Helping its case is that much of the public considers classic rock as AwesomeMusic in general, and hearing big name bands like Music/{{Queen}} ("Radio Ga Ga"), Music/{{Chicago}} ("If You Leave Me Now"), and Music/{{Foreigner}} ("Dirty White Boy") is sure to satisfy anyone looking for their dose of classic rock. And for the sweet cherry on top, the DJ is none other than the legendary [[Music/KennyLoggins Captain Loggins]].

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Skv2eZ2hW4 ''Derailed'']]. Playing during the eponymous mission, where Trevor and Michael show up [[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoSanAndreas CJ]] by hijacking and robbing a courier train run by Merrywether. This stars off as a sort of foreboding piece, but it then explodes, like it was building up to the awesome, with hard rock chords basting throughout.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Skv2eZ2hW4 ''Derailed'']]. Playing during the eponymous mission, where Trevor and Michael show up [[GrandTherftAutoSanAndreas CJ]] by hijacking and robbing a courier train run by Merrywether. This stars off as a sort of foreboding piece, but it then explodes, like it was building up to the awesome, with hard rock chords basting throughout.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Skv2eZ2hW4 ''Derailed'']]. Playing during the eponymous mission, where Trevor and Michael show up [[GTASanAndreas CJ]] by hijacking and robbing a courier train run by Merrywether. This stars off as a sort of foreboding piece, but it then explodes, like it was building up to the awesome, with hard rock chords basting throughout.

** [[http://youtu.be/QRwAMksQVe4 "The Agency Heist",]] which plays during "Marriage Counseling" and "I Fought the Law...". Fitting, since both missions involve car chases, and this is the ''perfect'' music for a chase.

** "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3gWBb8kuXA We Were Set Up]]" and "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp7k6XCa5eA Hood Safari]]", two tracks that are equal parts cool and menacing, and make your encounters with the Ballas that much more memorable.
*** Better yet, "Hood Safari" eventually got a full song, called "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDTis8ufF1A Lock and Load]]", which is used during the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoytS3930aY PC trailer]] for GTA V.

* The eighth-gen/PC version adds even more to the mix, with Non-Stop Pop getting several classic pop hits from each era, eventually making it ''the largest radio station in GTA history'', with 42 songs. Whether it be the 80s with Bronski Beat's LGBT anthem "Smalltown Boy", [[NewEdition Bobby Brown's]] "On Our Own" from the ''Film/{{Ghostbusters}} II'' soundtrack, the 90s with the Music/BackstreetBoys' infectious SignatureSong "I Want It That Way", Sneaker Pimps' trip-hop track "6 Underground", the TurnOfTheMillennium with Music/{{Gorillaz}}' [[NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly genre-defying]] [[Music/DemonDays "Feel Good Inc."]], Cassie's R&B number "Me & U", or [[TheNewTens modern pop hits]] ranging from Music/{{Maroon 5}} and Music/ChristinaAguilera's club anthem "Moves Like Jagger", or legendary tracks like Music/{{Lorde}}'s artistic, alternative "Tennis Court" off the already-legendary ''Music/PureHeroine'' and Music/{{M83}} "Midnight City". There is literally something for ''everyone'' to enjoy on this station.

* The eighth-gen/PC version adds even more to the mix, with Non-Stop Pop getting several classic pop hits from each era, eventually making it ''the largest radio station in GTA history'', with 42 songs. Whether it be the 80s with Bronski Beat's LGBT anthem "Smalltown Boy", [[NewEdition Bobby Brown's]] "On Our Own" from the ''Film/{{Ghostbusters}} II'' soundtrack, the 90s with the Music/BackstreetBoys' infectious SignatureSong "I Want It That Way", Sneaker Pimps' trip-hop track "6 Underground", the TurnOfTheMillennium with Music/{{Gorillaz}}' [[NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly genre-defying]] [[Music/DemonDays "Feel Good Inc."]], Cassie's R&B number "Me & U", or [[TheNewTens modern pop hits]] ranging from Music/{{Maroon 5}} and Music/ChristinaAguilera's club anthem "Moves Like Jagger", or legendary tracks like Music/{{Lorde}}'s artistic, alternative "Tennis Court" off the already-legendary ''Music/PureHeroine'' and M83's "Midnight City". There is literally something for ''everyone'' to enjoy on this station.