106.5 The Beat

106.5 The Beat, also known as WBTJ (106.5 FM), is a United States-based commercial urban contemporary format radio station licensed to serve Richmond, Virginia, that focuses on a high-energy mix of current hits and popular tracks from major artists in the hip-hop and R&B genres (think Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Chris Brown). Owned by Audacy, Inc., the station services the Greater Richmond Region and the Petersburg area. The station’s typical content includes popular music, morning shows, DJ-hosted segments, music events, and contests. WBTJ used to broadcast one HD subchannel. The station has historically featured well-known local DJs such as Mike Street and Big Nat, who anchor the midday and afternoon slots.