Name:
Mandy Devit
What is your nickname?
Brown Suga.
What genre of music do you play?
Reggae, dancehall, r&b, hip hop.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I’ve been at HillzFM for two years now. I used to present the sports show and currently present the news on the Williams Brothers Show.
What is your show about?
About playing good music and interviewing people from the local community.
Favourite song/group/singer:
Dennis Brown, “Love & Hate (Here I come)”
What does HillzFM mean to you?
It’s an opportunity to provide listeners with music they don’t hear often and also an opportunity for deejays to play on radio.
Name:
Irie. B. & Scooby.
What is your nickname?
Irie. B.
What genre of music do you play?
Reggae – Roots – Culture.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I’ve been playing reggae music on sound systems since the 70′s original sound of Coventry, El Passo.
What is your show about?
Playing reggae music from the 70′s to now.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
HillzFM means a lot to me, it gives me something to look forward to every Monday. Music is my hobby and without HillzFM Coventry would be sad.
Name:
Noel Taylor.
What is your nickname?
Leon.
What genre of music do you play?
Easy listening.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I’m an inventor and singer/songwriter, retiring when not on air.
What is your show about?
Light hearted.
Favourite song/group/singer:
I’m gonna make you mine by Lou Christie.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
A chance to make people happy.
Name:
Asha Banton.
What genre of music do you play?
My main genre is reggae, r&b, lovers rock, to name a few.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I have been at HillzFM since it was first launched, but have a long history with playing in some of the biggest sound systems in Coventry, including Mackabee.
Favourite song/group/singer:
I have so many I couldn’t have just one.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
It gives me the opportunity to play the music I love and bring Hillfields closer together as a community.
Name:
Name:
Ray Reid
What is your nickname?
Raymondo. My DJ name for when I was playing clubs and bars. Resident at Traffic (careys night club) 7 years, Dogma 5 years.
What genre of music do you play?
Alternative music: old, new, good, bad, weird, punk, rock, funk, hip hop, folk.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
At Coventry University youth work – undergraduate (1st year). Family person, 3 children. A DJ at Carey’s and Dogma clubs. Community worker last ten years.
What is your show about?
My show is all about playing alternative music you don’t normally hear on HillzFM.
Favourite song/group/singer:
Arctic Monkeys/The Clash/The Black Keys
What does HillzFM mean to you?
Community radio, people getting involved in their community. Raising the profile of the community radio station through user and community involvement, especially young people.
Name:
Kate Hills.
What is your nickname?
K8ivity.
What genre of music do you play?
Mainly garage and bassline, R&B, world music, bhangra, indie.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
Cockney bird with plenty of rabbit.
What is your show about?
Well-good music and well-good conversation with special guests and organisation.
Favourite song/group/singer:
That’s a difficult one! I have very eclectic music tastes. Basically anything with a good beat (I love dancing) and good lyrics.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
I love the energy and the diversity and being part of it. It’s a wonderful experience. Also it’s a community radio and it’s a BIG part and heart of Hillfields. I live in the community so for me it helped me integrate into the community I live in. Loverly jubberly.
Name:
Henchman+Lizard
What is your nickname?
Black Lion
What genre of music do you play?
Bashment, dancehall, lovers rock, bubblers.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I’ve been in the music scene as an MC for 25 years.
I decided to play to change dancehall vibes in the city. It was getting stale till Black Lion come out.
What is your show about?
The latest music from Jamaica. All fresh pre-released music from Black Lion sound.
Favourite song/group/singer:
Mavado, Bounty Killer.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
Music for the people.
Name:
Name:
Tanya Hayman 
What is your nickname?
DJ Tee from Black Magic3D.
What genre of music do you play?
R&b, hip-hop, dancehall, reggae.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I have always loved music and I got into the radio through my dad (Geeman). I soon had my own show and then grouped together with my aunties: Rianne and Ashantwa to form BlackMagic3D.
What is your show about?
Mash-up chartshow – Playing 20 of the latest songs for one hour all year round. This show has it first! Our audience is varied from the younger generation to the bigger people.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
HillzFM means a lot to me as it is a place to show and be proud of love for music. The HillzFM team is like a family working together and building each other up to become something great; I know if I was not on the radio I would not be as confident as I am now. It is overall a great experience every time and I am extremely happy I have this chance, as well as being able to represent all young female DJ’s.
Name:
Ashantwa Daulet 
What is your nickname?
DJ Shantie
What genre of music do you play?
Reggae, r&b, grime and many more.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I am an out-going person. I like meeting new people. I love music from old reggae to new, but I also like grime and r&b. I’m a student at Heney College where I study health and social care and in my spare time I play music.
What is your show about?
People can come home or listen to us anywhere and feel relaxed and enjoy the music we play.
Favourite song/group/singer:
Nicki Minaj, Vybz Kartel, Tiffa-Badda Budda Bunch.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
The Hillz Radio means to me a place where I can go to be myself and play music and have a good time.
Name:
T. Mercury
What is your nickname?
Supersonic
What genre of music do you play?
Soca, reggae, r&b, soul, jazz, country, western, blues.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
DJ for many years, playing all kind of music.
What is your show about?
Caribbean music.
Favourite song/group/singer:
Too numerous to mention.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
Gives me the chance for everyone to enjoy my taste of music.
Name:
Colum Nugent (front)
What genre of music do you play?
Irish & Country.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
Lived in Coventry for 50 years. Worked in factories, pubs and radio (40 years Harmony Kix Hospital Radio).
What is your show about?
To bring all the news of home to our listeners and all the community.
Favourite song/group/singer:
None.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
Everything. It fills me with pride, passion and satisfaction.
Name:
Peter Fitzgerald (second from left) 
What is your nickname?
Sweet P
What genre of music do you play?
All kinds.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I’m 63 years old. I’m passionate about radio and playing music that the public like. I’m an ex-musician. I’ve been doing it for a long long time.
What is your show about?
My show is about the different types of music: jazz, blues, Irish, Welsh, Scots, Latin, folk etc.
Favourite song/group/singer:
Abba and Joe Dolan.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
HillzFM means that I can reach out to people around the world and bring them a bit of Coventry while they enjoy the music.
Name:
Eddie Goodtimes
What is your nickname?
Eddie Goodtimes.
What genre of music do you play?
Roots, dub, reggae (no lovers).
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
Five foot nine with eyes that shine. Fourteen stone of Dub on the bone.
What is your show about?
Jah Rastafari and his musical adherents and practitioners.
Favourite song/group/singer:
Burning spear, Lee Perry, Joe Higgs.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
It’s a place to get out of the rain, where they don’t shout at me too much.
Name:
Andre “magicoolrootsinfinitenergy” B 
What is your nickname?
Mum = That Blasted Buoy. Bro = Yeah Bro’. Daughter = Dad/Andre. School dayz = Brewster. Sis & Friends = Andre. Nephew/Nieces= Uncle Andre.
Is your show broadcast in a specific language?
Love Peace & Understanding.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
Hmmmm… Ki-Aikido.
What is your show about?
We expect to pass through this world but once. Any good thing, therefore that we can do or any kindness we can show to any fellow human being. Let me play some interplanetary feeeeeel good frequencies, from ancient to future. Let me not defer nor neglect it; for may not pass this way again. Be Excellent to each other.
Favourite song/group/singer:
John Lee Hooker the ultimate shamanic voice, my daughter has a beautiful timbre, Helen G, HillzFM DJ’s and I suppose myself.
Live: Shelia E & Family at the Blue Note. Biosphere with Kevin Saunderson at the Big Chill 2003. NuYorcian Soul Live@ the last Phoenix Music Festival 1998. Cheese on Bread what a nights. At the Moment, Piano concerto K488 2nd Movement by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Johnny Pate OST Shaft In Africa. It satisfies most moods. And he one I’ve not written or heard yet. But truth saying if really being honest I’d still writing this list for an age, so I’ll leave at that.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
A Massive creative outlet, for ones spirit and a realization of a childhood dream. Cheese on Bread. One X. Peace.
Name:
Isiah Williams. 
What is your nickname?
Peter Isiah.
What genre of music do you play?
Reggae, soul, r&b, hip hop, blues.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
Love music.
What is your show about?
Life.
Favourite song/group/singer:
Rastafavi Liverty
What does HillzFM mean to you?
Communication/Information/Community.
Name:
DJ Mikey Dee. 
What genre of music do you play?
Reggae, soul, garage, jungle, lovers rock, funk etc.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
DJ for 14 years, radio presenter 10 years.
What is your show about?
Drivetime breakfast show, all sorts of music, current affairs, topics, discussions.
Favourite song/group/singer:
Bob Marley plus many many more.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
It means that Coventry has a platform for DJ’s to aspire to and the listeners to be inspired.
Name:
Name:
Dave Williams.
What is your nickname?
DJ Huggy.
What genre of music do you play?
Eclectic soul, funk, hip hop, dance, ska, breaks, electro retro goodness.
Tell us a little bit about yourself:
I’ve been djing since…well, it’s been long time. Let’s just say over twenty years! Ha ha ha…
What is your show about?
It’s all about having fun and getting ready for a great night out. The feel good factor for the weekend.
Favourite song/group/singer:
Oh, that’s a toughy. I like a lot artistes in their own right, so they’re all my favourites.
What does HillzFM mean to you?
When I first was asked to DJ at HillzFM it felt like a lottery win. Finally, I could play out to the Coventry community as a united Coventry and also take some of the sounds of the city to a global audience. I get a buzz every time I play on HillzFM and that buzz transcends on to the listeners. I must be doing something right. LOL
Name:
Denise Francis 
Nickname:
Delicious
What Genre of music do you play?
Old school, Reggae, Lovers, Pop, Soul
Tell us a little bit about yourself
Born and bred inCoventry
Always been interested in music and the arts
Love people, love good music
What is your show about?
Conversations with???
Music, talk,
Favourite song/group/singer
To many to choose but love Dannie Brown, Freddie Mc Gregor, and too many female lovers rock artist to mention
What does Hillz FM mean for you?
A beautiful way to connect and share with others and be part of something special through music
Name:
Colin Brown (the JB international Show Weds 6-7) 
Nickname:
Junior Brown
What Genre of music do you play?
Reggae / Dancehall
Tell us a little bit about yourself
Music teacher, drummer, Promoter
Been a DJ 30 years played all over the country with some of the biggest sound system inEnglandandJamaica
CoventryWest Indian clubs resident DJ
What is your show about?
I play music with meaning weather political or with a lovers rub a dub style also play Dancehall for all sound system lovers and revival
Favourite song/group/singer
Song: who the cap fit by Bob Marley
Singer: Beres Hammond and Sanchez
Group: The waiters
What does Hillz FM mean for you?
Hillz FM means I can express my feelings to the world with music plus let the world hear the best DJ inCoventry. Thanks to all my listeners for supporting me
Name:
Paul Duncombe 
Nickname:
Paul D
What Genre of music do you play?
Musicals
Tell us a little bit about yourself
I work in theatre and love musicals
What is your show about?
Songs from the musicals
Favourite song/group/singer
This is the moment
Dave Willetts
What does Hillz FM mean for you?
Bringing the theatre shows to Coventry
Name:
Anton Sealey 
Nick Name:
Uncle Beres
Music Playlist:
Lovers Rock, Soul, Culture and Reggae
My Profile:
I have been working with Hillz FM, for over two years. I love reggae music as my family are from the Caribbean and love the vibz that people get when my music is played.
My favourite song of all times is:
Beres Hammond, I got news for you
What does Hillz FM mean to you?
Hillz FM is a place of work that is fun, exciting, different and multicultural.
Name:
Robert Githaga Njuguna 
Nickname:
Robah
What Genre of music do you play:
Kenyan Music
Is your show in a specific language (if yes please specify)
Kiswaili, English and slang
Tell us a little bit about yourself
I just love and enjoy being in new places doing new things, making people good about themselves
I am humble and down to earth
What is your show about?
It’s about bringing Kenyan Culture and Music to the people living away fromKenya
Favourite song/group/singer
Marcy Wairagi and Kama Si Newe
What does Hillz FM mean for you?
An opportunity to give back to the community the help and love I got from my family, friends and most of all good
This is the best place I have ever seen or worked since I came
