Original Hot 103

Original Hot 103 was a radio station based in the United States known for its urban contemporary format. It launched in the New York City market in the early 1980s, targeting a young, diverse audience with a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and dance music. The station operated under the call letters WQHT and later transitioned to 97.1 FM, rebranding as Hot 97. It was one of the pioneering stations to adopt a hip-hop-focused format, helping shape the genre's mainstream prominence.