From allaccess: Changes are underway at MEC NETWORK Top 40/Rhythmic XMOR (BLAZIN' 98-9 FM)/SAN DIEGO as the station repositions. PD/morning host DJ SEIZE exits, as does the entire airstaff. Retained by the station is midday talent VANYA, who will assist McVAY MEDIA as the station evolves from Hip-Hop to a more Hip-Hop & R&B format.
OM LEE CORNELL commented, "The radio station has to be broader and more mainstream if it is to accomplish its goals. We plan to be a thorn in the side of Z-90 [XHTZ] and CHANNEL 93-3 [KHTS]. We can't do that if we're a niche like Hip-Hop without the rest of the big hits."
FMQB reports that Blazin 98.9 will be evolving into a Hip Hop and R&B format.
D.T. Commentary: If 98.9 wishes to be more competetive, they should program dance rock and R&B remixes and cut back on the rap the other two stations are playing to death. 98.9 should consider being a thorn on the side of BPM XM 81
