Get to know KISS and KISSTORY presenter Tinea Taylor

Catch her on the KISS Hype Chart Monday-Thursdays from 7pm

Author: Hazel ScottPublished 13th Dec 2022
Last updated 12th Jan 2024

Presenter and DJ Tinea Taylor is the host of the KISS Hype Chart every Monday to Thursday. You can catch her on KISS from 7pm for all the music that's popping off, your favourite KISS tunes and the music you’re loving right now!

As well as her evening show on KISS, you can also listen to Tinea on KISSTORY every weekday morning from 11am for all your Old Skool & Anthems. We've got all the info you need to know about listening to Tinea on KISS and KISSTORY as well as a Q&A to get to know the presenter better!

Tinea Taylor: Get to know

Tinea Taylor is a talented DJ and radio presenter who hosts the KISS Hype Chart on KISS every Monday to Thursday evening, as well as presenting a morning show on KISSTORY.

As well as bringing you the biggest tunes on air, Tinea has DJ'd huge sets in Ibiza and Mallorca as well as presenting at the biggest festivals across the UK. She has even presented at award shows including the MTV EMAs and the MOBOs.

As if that wasn't enough, Tinea has been a key speaker at a number of female empowerment events such as Go Think Big sessions and GRL PWR GANG’s all-female workshops.

She has also been involved in campaigns for ASOS x Puma, Accessorize and Dr Martens as well as lending her voice to radio and TV campaigns for Channel 5, ITV 2, Spotify and iTunes.

When is Tinea on KISS?

Catch Tinea Mondays to Thursdays on KISS from 7pm-9pm with the KISS Hype Chart!

How can I listen to Tinea on KISS?

Listen to Tinea on KISS every Monday to Thursday from 7pm. You can tune into KISS on our website, on the KISS KUBE App and on your Smart Speaker by asking it to "Play KISS FM".

You can also listen on FM and DAB in lots of places.

What is the KISS Hype Chart?

The KISS Hype Chart is the perfect soundtrack to your weekday evening!

Every Monday to Thursday evening, Tinea counts down 20 of your fave KISS tunes. She's also on hand to give you all the latest news from the music world AND bring you EXCLUSIVE interviews with some of the biggest KISS artists.

When is Tinea on KISSTORY?

Tinea is on KISSTORY every Monday to Friday from 11am-3pm.

How can I listen to Tinea on KISSTORY?

Catch Tinea on KISSTORY every weekday from 11am. You can listen to KISSTORY on our website as well as on the KISS KUBE App.

You can also ask your Smart Speaker to "Play KISSTORY" and tune in using your DAB digital radio.

See all the ways you can listen to KISSTORY here.

Can I listen back to her show?

Listen back to Tinea on KISS at KISSFMUK.COM or on the KISS KUBE App for one month after the show airs.

Get to know more about Tinea and her show on KISS...

What vibes does Tinea bring to her show?

Tune into Tinea for: "New music, bigging up new artists all while playing songs you already love and chatting to some of the biggest news in music!"

What’s Tinea's fave thing about KISS Hype Chart?

The KISS Hype Chart has welcomed LOADS of celeb guests since it started and Tinea revealed that "getting to speak to artists that you love, that I love...old and new" is her fave thing about her show.

How did Tinea get started in radio?

Explaining how she ended up where she is today, Tinea said: "My love for radio has always been there!

"Over the years, KISS has given me the platform to enjoy many different types of shows from weekends, drivetime to showcasing only new music on KISS Fresh! Ending up at the Hype Chart feels like a culmination of all those shows put together."

What is one track that never gets old no matter how many times you hear it?

For Tinea her throwback track is 'Has It Come To This' by The Streets, and her more recent fave is 'Obsessed' by Calvin Harris ft Charlie Puth.

If Tinea could co-host with one celebrity in the world, who would it be?

With a lot of amazing celebs to choose from Tinea said: "Adele or Rihanna, I can't pick between the two."

Night in or night out?

When it comes to a night in, Tinea picked "binging a Netflix show" and for a night out she told us: "I love a day party so would say one of those with my besties."

What's your fave KISSTORY era? And why?

Tinea chose to throw it back with 90s RnB, explaining that: "It reminds me of all the songs my sisters used to play at home. I have them to thank for my love of 90s RnB."

What single moment stands out for Tinea at KISS?

"Interviewing Ed Sheeran....up there as one of my best moments," Tinea told us.

Watch Ed Sheeran tell Tinea about his first dance, his hobbies and how he celebrates:

Check out some of Tinea's other epic moments on the KISS Hype Chart show

Chatting to Flo about breakups

Tinea had some ideas about Flo's song 'Cardboard Box'.

Getting all the goss with Aitch

Aitch had a bone to pick with Stormzy and revealed how he got ArrDee all wrong...

Ayra Starr opened up about her love for Nicki Minaj

Even though Nicki got her into trouble when she was in school...

ArrDee revealed which celebs are in his DMs and his tour

Tinea wanted to know all about the rapper's famous friends...

Check out the other presenters on KISS:

KISS Breakfast with Jordan & Perri

KISS Breakfast with Jordan & Perri is on KISS every Monday to Friday from 7am-11am.


Here to start your day with HUGE tunes, laughs and vibes are best mates Jordan and Perri. Explaining what listeners can expect from their show, the boys told us: "Vibes and energy in the morning is our moto: the biggest celeb guests, the latest tunes and just two best mates joking around every weekday when you wake up!"


Find out more about Jordan, Perri and their Breakfast show here.

Tatum

Tatum is on KISS every Monday to Friday from 1pm-4pm.


Tatum's got your afternoon sorted with the BIGGEST tunes, and the chance to win HUGE cash prizes with Make Me A Winner. Speaking about her show, she said: "Because I don't take myself too seriously, my show is always fun, full of nonsense and BANGING TUNES. My goal is to help your shift feel a little bit easier (and distract you with the 2'oclock Mixblock)."

Tyler

Tyler is on KISS every Monday to Friday from 4pm- 7pm.


Keep your afternoon moving with Tyler on KISS. He's got the BIGGEST tunes around PLUS the latest showbiz news. When you tune into Tyler you can expect: "Energy. I'm your friend that you always invite to the motive. It's the home straight BABY, the final leg of your day and I've got gotchuuuuu."

Henrie

Henrie is on KISS every Monday - Wednesday from 9pm on The Up with Harriet Rose.


Henrie is also a presenter on KISS Fresh, bringing you the FRESHEST tracks, chatting to new artists and playing Henrie's Hotline. You don't want to miss her show - tune in every Thursday from 7pm.

Harriet Rose

Harriet Rose is on KISS every Monday - Wednesday from 9pm on The Up with Henrie and on KISSTORY every Sunday from 1pm-4pm.

Marvin Humes

Marvin Humes has taken the reins of KISSTORY Anthems, weekdays from 11am on KISS and over on the KISSTORY station weekdays from 4pm.


Marv is here to bring you: "The biggest Old Skool &Anthems – everyday! We're bringing 90s, 00s, 10s, RNB, hip hop, Dance, House, Garage, DnB - the lot! It's banging!" Marvin joined the KISS fam back in April 2024, and we're so happy to have him on board.

Is Tinea on Instagram?

She is! You can find her on Instagram, as well as on TikTok and Twitter @tineataylor.

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How to listen to KISS:

Listen to KISS and all of the KISS Network stations on our free Rayo app, by hitting the play button on the bottom of your screen and on your smart speaker (‘Play KISS FM’). Plus KISSTORY R&B is now available on DAB nationally and KISS Fresh, KISS Dance via DAB+ in London.