In The Mix With HK is the #1 syndicated show Mixed and Hosted
by Grammy nominated and Gold and Platinum award winning
Producer/DJ/Remixer Howard "HK" Kessler.
The show is a weekly tour de force! HK takes all the biggest hits
and remixes them together into a non-stop extended dance club format.
It will change your perception of what a mix show can be.
For exclusive remixes, killer production and a mix show with personality - Get In The Mix with HK.
Friday, December 29, 2023
SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S WEEKEND SHOW
This could possibly be one of my favorite shows of the year to do. This weekend get ready for the BIGGEST HITS of 2023! I’ll be presenting all of your favorite songs and artists from the year in one non-stop mix show. Hit after Hit after Hit. It’s gonna be off the charts.
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Friday, December 15, 2023
DUA LIPA GETS NFL INQUIREY AND HK REMIX
First, there was Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens. Then, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. If Patrick Queen has his way, the next celebrity and NFL couple will be PQ and singer Dua Lipa. Seemingly inspired by Kelce shooting his shot with Swift on his podcast and social media, Queen took to X to make his move.
I’m making moves on Dua also. Well, on her music to be exact. I’m bustin’ out an HK EXCLUSIVE REMIX on her latest HIT…Houdini. I’ve also got exclusive HK remixes on new music from the Jonas Brothers, Pitbull, Teddy Swims, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Kenya Grace and MORE. Things are gonna be poppin’ with Jack Harlow, Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo, Doechii and others. And this week expect to hear some holiday cheer, cause yeah…I’m in that kinda mood. It’s all going down right here on Hot 103.9 Saturday at 10pm!
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Friday, December 8, 2023
IN THE MIX WITH HK™ = HOLIDAY STRESS RELIEF
The holiday season is filled with joy and wonder but… it can sometimes be stressful too. And this year, with everything going on in the world and our current political climate, holidays are more complicated on soooo many levels. Don't worry though, cause In The Mix with HK™ is gonna kick that holiday stress to the curb. I mean, we’re here for YOU and the experts have our back. Mayo Clinic says, in their “Tips To Tame Stress”, that “listening to music is a good stress reliever because it provides a mental distraction, reduces muscle tension and decreases stress hormones”. They go as far to say “Crank up the volume and let your mind be absorbed by the music”. Oh yeah …I’m gonna be crankin’ up the volume this weekend with an all-out sonic party jam you just can’t miss!
Look at what I'm putting under the tree for you - Brand new exclusive HK remixes on hits from Kenya Grace, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift, Jelly Roll, Teddy Swims, Tate McRae and MORE! I'm also filling my Santa sleigh with merry mashups, classic jams and new beats from Cher, Lany and Jack Harlow. Plus fave chart toppers all mixed in like you’ve never heard them before!
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
ELEVATE YOUR WEEKEND IN THE MIX WITH HK™
Ready to elevate your weekend vibes with the latest episode of In The Mix With HK? Get set for the hottest remixes on the planet, tons of hits, and fresh new music to kick off your weekend party! ππ₯
I'm back with another killer playlist that's sure to keep you dancing all night long. πΊπ Travis Scott, Tate McRae, Doja Cat, Jack Harlow, Tyla, Morgan Wallen, Dua Lipa and MORE! Guess who’s back with new music…AJR, Jonas Brothers, Diplo, and wait to you hear the Jung Kook / Justin Timberlake remix on 3D. Don’t miss out on the beats that everyone will be talking about! πΆ✨
Tune in for your weekly dose of music magic – because your
weekend deserves a soundtrack as epic as you are! ππ
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
GIVING THANKS ON IN THE MIX WITH HK™
No matter how complicated and problematic our world gets, it’s always a comfort to give thanks for all the wonderful things in our life, no matter how BIG or small. So besides family, friends and good health - I’m thankful for Thanksgiving! It’s a wonderful holiday when we take the time to remind ourselves of the joys we experience every day. Plus the guilt free nonstop eating, no gift giving required and football takes the whole day up a notch.
This weekend I’m taking all your fave hits up a notch with an In The Mix with HK™ Thanksgiving weekend throw down to kick the holiday season in high gear! Get ready to burn off a few Thanksgiving calories with exclusive HK remixes on Tyla, Dua Lipa, Jack Harlow, Noah Kahan, Jelly Roll, Olivia Rodrigo, Kenya Grace, Teddy Swims, and MORE! I’ll also be throwin’ in poppin’ fresh tracks from Tate McRae, Pitbull, and Doja Cat. Plus some O.M.G. surprises and a bevy of killer non-stop bangin’ beats! So put down that drumstick and turn up the volume! I’ve got your holiday party soundtrack all cued up!
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
KENYA GRACE NO LONGER A “STRANGER”
Kenya Grace is a native of South Africa, but was raised in Southampton, England. She is a songwriter, recording artist and producer. She is only the second british female solo act to get to number 1 with an entirely written and self produced track after Kate Bush.
Check out her track “Stranger” In The
Mix With HK™ this week. Along with new music from Loud Luxury
& Two Friends w/Bebe Rexha, Ice Spice & Rema, Zach
Bryan, and Tate McRae. I’ve also got tons of HK EXCLUSIVES and
some of your favorite throwbacks like you’ve never heard them before.
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Thursday, November 2, 2023
TAYLOR SWIFT GETS AN HK REMIX
It’s cruel that summer is over. But my remix on “Cruel Summer” is not. It is however, very addictive.
We have so many T Swift sonic nuggets to choose from right now. The one’s we’ve been jammin’ out to for months, and the new ear candy just dropped. Tune in to hear what I’ve got up my sleeve. I’m also dropping new music from Teddy Swims, Kenya Grace and Olivia Rodrigo. But wait!!! We’re also gonna breathe new life into hits from Tears For Fears, Hozier and others.
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Friday, October 20, 2023
JUNG KOOK AND JACK HARLOW GET THAT “3D” SOUND
Jung Kook continues to crush the global charts! He originally took the world by storm as a member of BTS. Then he went solo with a perfectly choreographed release schedule of singles and collabs. His current HIT single “3D” with Jack Harlow is a catchy ear worm. It is it just me, or does he not sound exactly like a young Justin Timberlake on this track?
And speaking of JT…I”ve got both of his new ones. Back with the boys and Timbaland and Furtado. Plus new jams from Ice Spice & Rema, Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae, and Olivia Rodrigo. It’s gonna be an all out party with non-stop HITS, Throwbacks and New Jams!
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
USHER GETS A “GOOD GOOD” HK REMIX
According to the New York times…"Usher’s renaissance has unfolded in a season of anxiety about the viability of R.&B., amid existential threats from hip-hop, pop and Afrobeats. “Coming Home,” his ninth album — slated for release in February, on the same day as the Super Bowl — will be a referendum on the genre’s future as much as it is a statement about how a legacy artist continues to stay relevant.”
Usher certainly has stayed relevant, as they keep adding dates to his Vegas residencey, and come on - SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW. in honor of all of that I’m bringing you a new HK remix on his current collab with Summer Walker and 21 Savage. It’s sooooo “Good Good”. Plus new music from Olivia Rodrigo, Loud Luxury & Two Friends with my girl Bebe Rexha and of course NSYNC. Plus new re-imagined workings on Fall Out Boy, Doja Cat, Paul Russell, Billie Eilish and MORE!
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Friday, October 6, 2023
NSYNC BACK IN THE MIX WITH HK™
Good thing you don’t have to worry about what you’re listening to this weekend. You know I got you covered with their brand new banger. I’m also bringing new music from Paul Russell, Pitbull, Tate McRae and others to the party. Smokin’ HOT HITS from Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan, Jung Kook and More! All like you’ve never heard them before.
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Friday, September 29, 2023
“ALL MY LIFE” GETS AN HK REMIX
All My Life by Lil Durk and J.Cole gets the HK sonic treatment this week. The two have been riding the charts on this collab and they got to perform it together, for the first time, in Las Vegas last week. Those two aren’t the only HOT artists to get the HK touch. Exclusive remixes this week will also include Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Dominic Fike, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. New music from Zach Bryan/Kacey Musgraves, Timbaland and Timberlake. Plus a few re-imagined classics to set the mood off right.
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
MAX HEARS “STRINGS” WITH HELP FROM JVKE & BAZZI
Eight years ago, almost to the day, I talked about a new young crooner named Max, and introduced him to everyone I could. I’m happy to say he has kept us listening ever since then. Max has been on the show several times, and I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with his Mom and Dad, and lovely wife Emily. Oh, let’s not forget thier dog! HIs new song “Strings” is another love song to his wife and this time around he gets help from JVKE and Bazzi.
Tune in this weekend to hear this beautiful song along with new music from (G) I-dle, Nicki Minaj, NewJeans, Sabrina Carpenter, and J Balvin/Usher/DJ Khaled. I’ve also got all your faves and some serious throwbacks. They’re all like you’ve never heard them before, and ready to lite up any party!
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Friday, September 15, 2023
SELENA GOMEZ SAYS SHE’LL BE SINGLE SOON
Fresh on the heels of her mega global hit with Rema, Selena drops “Single Soon. This could be Hugh Jackman’s new theme song. After 27yrs of marriage, he and his wife are going their separate ways. But that’s another story. Back to Selena. I’m sure were all wondering who the song is about. The Biebs? The Weeknd? Who knows. What I do know is you’ll hear an EXCLUSIVE HK remix this weekend. Along with slammin’ new tracks from Noah Kahan, Bakkar, Timbaland/Furtado & Timberlake. That’s right!!! And many MORE! Plus all your fave hits like you’ve never heard them before. Hit after hit. It’s a non-stop dance party this weekend.
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Friday, September 8, 2023
Friday, August 25, 2023
JELLY ROLL GETS AN HK REMIX
Jelly Roll has his biggest crossover hit of his career with “Need A Favor", and this week it gets an HK Remix.
Do me a favor and tune in to hear this incredible reworking that still stays
true to the original. Along with non-stop bangers from Fifty Fifty, Olivia
Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice, Jung
Kook, Travis Scott & Bad Bunny and many MORE. I’ve
also got new music from Jain, Tyla Yaweh, Benson
Boone, Noah Kahan and Doechii. Plus massive
hits from the vault and a few sonic surprises. It’s almost the end of summer.
Let’s party!
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Friday, August 18, 2023
THIS WEEK ON IN THE MIX WITH HK™
This week I’m bringin’ the heat. That’s right! Mother Nature isn’t the only one packing a punch. I’m packing a sonic punch to get you in the party mood.
HOT new HK remixes on Taylor Swift, Fifty Fifty, Kylie Minogue, Jung Kook, Jelly Roll and MORE. How about new music from Jain, Olivia Rodrigo, Will.I.Am/Britney Spears, NewJeans and other Hitmakers. I’m also packing some Bangers from back in the day. Let’s go!!! It’s the Weekeeeennnnnnd.
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Thursday, August 10, 2023
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP-HOP
Hip-hop’s unofficial 50th birthday is tomorrow. It’s the anniversary of a neighborhood back-to-school party in the Bronx during the summer of 1973 that sparked a global phenomenon.
I’ve been blessed, fortunate and lucky to work with many artists from many musical generes. Pop, Rock, Blues, Disco, Gospel, Jazz, New Age, and EDM. Looking back on Hip-hop’s 50 years allows me to look back on one of the most personal favorite chapters of my life. Imagine being in the studio when some of the greatest records in history were being made. I can. Because I was. From telling Queen Latifah to sing (and not just rap) on “Give Me Your Love”, along with remixing the track and overseeing the entire “Nature Of a Sista” album. To digitally mastering (one of the first rap albums ever) by De La Soul. There’s also Stetsasonic, Coolio (“Gangsta’s Paradise”), Digital Underground (“Humpty Dance”), Naughty By Nature (“O.P.P”., “Hip Hop Hooray”, etc.), House Of Pain (“Jump Around”) and more. I’ve shared the stage and performed with Biz Markie, Salt n Pepa, Flo Rida, Sir Mix-a-lot, Young MC, DJ Kool, Rob Base and MORE. To be in the thick of it, when rap and hip-hop crossed over from the streets to mainstream America was a crazy ride. What’s even crazier….is I still am. Happy Birthday Hip-hop! Hip-hop Hooray!!!
Thursday, July 27, 2023
OLIVIA RODRIGO BACK WITH “VAMPIRE” HK REMIX
OLIVIA RODRIGO said she probably wrote 100 to 150 songs for her new album, explaining she writes many songs and "only a fraction of them are any good." The majority of them, according to her, are "just terrible," and only approximately 20 of them were really recorded; from there, they chose the 12 that are included on the album. Well, if the next 11 are even half as good as “Vampire”, Rodrigo has another smash album on her hands.
This weekend check out my EXCLUSIVE HK REMIX on “Vampire”. Along with non-stop hits from Rema & Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Luke Combs, David Guetta, Dominic Fike and The Weeknd. I’ve also got new bangers from Jung Kook, David Kushner, Kylie Minogue and some throwbacks to take your party up a notch. Bam!!!
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
LUKE COMBS & TRACY CHAPMAN MAKE HISTORY TOGETHER
Nearly thirty years after Tracy Chapman first released the song ‘Fast Car’, Luke Combs cover has gone #1 and just been certified platinum.. Because of Combs’ cover, Tracy Chapman is the first Black woman in history to have a number one hit country song as she is the only writer.
Yours truly…HK…is responsible for the biggest selling Dance Compilation in music history. And I like to bring that kind of energy every single weekend. This week is no exception. Tune in to hear tracks from Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Benson Boone, Miguel, Fifty Fifty, Luke Combs and MORE!
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
DOJA CAT GETS OUR ATTENTION
After a short hiatus and shaving her head like Britney, bitch! Doja Cat is back and she definitely has our “Attention”. The lead single from her forthcoming new album is a slow simmering steamfest. I’ve got my exclusive HK Remix debuting in this week’s show, and as Nelly would say…”It’s getting hot in here”.
Keeping that heat going, like this summer’s temperatures across the country, be on the look out for more new music from Olivia Rodrigo, Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, and the current jam by Jain blowing up TikTok. Plus HITS HITS HITS!!! All like you’ve never heard them before. I’m talking David Kushner, Post Malone, Rema & Selena, Fifty Fifty, Morgan Wallen and Taylor Swift. And just when you think it’s time to cool down, BAM! I’m gonna hit you with a few sonic surprises.
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Thursday, July 6, 2023
CALVIN HARRIS BACK WITH NEW MUSIC & HK REMIX
Calvin Harris is back with new music and bangin’ collabs. The Scottish Producer, Artist, DJ and Wunderkind is currently enjoying the fruits of teaming up with Ellie Goulding again. The track Miracle is currently heating up dance floors and music charts alike. And, while people are just getting a taste of it, Harris shot a video this week for his next release. A collab with Sam Smith entitled Desire.
I’m putting some HK flavor on Miracle this week, along with more of my exclusive HK remixes on Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Post Malone, Miley Cyrus, Rita Ora, Sza, Dua Lipa and MORE! You’re also gonna wanna hear new jams from Olivia Lunny, Lil Durk & J Cole, Benson Boone and others. It’s all going down this weekend.
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
JULY 4TH WEEKEND IN THE MIX WITH HK™
John Adams wrote that Independence Day … ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward and forever more. If President Adams were alive today I believe he would have added…and by jamming out to In The Mix with HK™ for a non-stop musical extravaganza in all American HK style! That’s right, John Adams would be getting his patriotic groove on this weekend.
In honor of our Nation’s Birthday Bash I have put together custom HK mixes and remixes on all your favorite hits. Get ready for sonic fireworks from Pink, Toosii, Fifty Fifty, Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, David Guetta, Luke Combs and Dua Lipa! Plus new tracks from Flo Rida, iCandy, Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding and more! There's gonna be special mash-ups and a few other surprises. I’ve got your epic July 4th weekend party soundtrack ready to explode! So don't miss a single second of In The Mix with HK™ this weekend!
Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
LEWIS CAPALDI…TOURETTE’S AND AN HK REMIX
In a testament to his honesty, Lewis Capaldi, has opened up about the reasons why he cancelled all his tour dates, and has elaborated on his battle with Tourette’s syndrome.
With a heavy heart, Lewis felt he had to cancel his eagerly-anticipated shows in Glasgow, Dublin, London and Norway. He hasn’t been home since christmas and wants to rest and recover before his Glastonbury show.
You’re gonna need to rest and recover after we party on In The Mix With HK™. I’ve got my EXCLUSIVE HK REMIX on his current hit. Along with non-stop bangers from Toosii, Pitbull & Lil Jon, Kim Petras, Miguel, David Guetta, Morgan Wallen, Fifty Fifty and many MORE!
Remember if it’s hot, if it’s new and it makes you wanna move you’re In The Mix with HK™.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
COULD “SUMMER BABY” BE THIS YEAR’S SONG OF SUMMER?
While the Jonas Brothers hit single “Waffle House” continues to ride up the charts and radio airwaves, here comes single number 2 entitled “Summer Baby”. And baby…this might just be the summer song of 23’. The music is reminiscent of a Steely Dan vibe with those super smooth Jonas Brothers vocals on top. It’s quickly become my newest ear candy.
This weekend you might think it’s Halloween, cause I’m giving out lots of musical candy. Brand new HK remixes on Metro Boomin, Ed Sheeran, Pink, Luke Combs, Coi Leray, Pitbull & Lil Jon, Post Malone, and Rita Ora. Plus new music from Maroon 5, Gracie Abrams and of course the Jonas Brothers. I’ve also got some sweet sweet throwbacks. Don’t miss it and let me know what you think the song of summer should be.
Remember if it’s hot, if it’s new and it makes you wanna move you’re In The Mix with HK™.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
DUA LIPA’S BACK AND WITH AN HK REMIX
Dua Lipa always makes me want to “Dance The Night” away. And, with her latest single coming to us via the BARBIE soundtrack, it makes me want to do just that.
I’ve got a brand new take on her brand new single along with HK EXCLUSIVE REMIXES on Post Malone, Jonas Brothers, Fifty Fifty, Lewis Capaldi, Pink, NF, Taylor Swift and many many MORE! With tons of new music and all your favorite HITS back to back and beat to beat, you don’t want to miss this week’s party! It’s all going down right here on Hot 103.9 Saturday at 10pm!
Remember if it’s hot, if it’s new and it makes you wanna move you’re In The Mix with HK™.
Friday, May 26, 2023
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ON IN THE MIX WITH HK™
Three days off and the unofficial start to summer. Can you say PARTY?! Hell Yeah!!! Crank up the tunes and fire up the grill, I’m ready and I know you are too.
Remember if it’s hot, if it’s new and it makes you wanna move you’re In The Mix with HK™.
Friday, May 12, 2023
AI PREDICTS EUROVISION WINNER
The world’s biggest singing competition has been taking place all week and the finals are this weekend. ChatGPT has predicted Sweden will win Eurovision this year for a record breaking seventh time. The win would make Sweden the joint most successful country in the competition, tying Ireland for seven wins.
Remember if it’s hot, if it’s new and it makes you wanna move you’re In The Mix with HK™.
Friday, May 5, 2023
PINK PERSISTENCE
Talk about never giving up. Pink was in two bands before her solo career took flight. The first broke up after losing a battle of the bands competition. Her second, an R&B group named Choice, broke up after making a couple songs. She stuck with it though and eventually got a solo record deal, which led to the incredible success of her debut in 2000.
It’s that kind of passion and determination that makes me want to get in the studio every week to bring you the best remixes, hits, throwbacks and new music. This week brace yourself for a killer remix on Pink’s new one Trustfall. Along with Big Boss Vette, Coi Leray, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Morgan Wallen, Toosii and MORE!
Remember if it’s hot, if it’s new and it makes you wanna move you’re In The Mix with HK™.