Alongside her husband, Eric Babin, Gina took over Radio Trop Rock in 2016, bringing with her a deep appreciation for beach inspired and reggae music. What began as a shared love for island sounds quickly turned into a mission to elevate independent artists and foster a nationwide community of like-minded fans.
With their RV-turned-radio-studio, Gina and Eric hit the road full-time—broadcasting live from beaches, boat docks, tiki bars, backyard house concerts, music festivals, and tropical destinations across the U.S. and beyond. Gina is the host of the station’s flagship show, Trop Rockin’ the USA where she shares stories from the road, information on upcoming events, and immerses listeners in the sights and sounds of the island-escape lifestyle.
Under her leadership, Radio Trop Rock has become an eight-time winner of the Trop Rock Music Association’s Radio Station of the Year award, with Gina herself receiving recognition for her original content with Gina’s 4 at 4 Radio Show. Whether she’s emceeing major festivals like Meeting of the Minds, hosting Radio Trop Rock’s own event A Trop Rockin’ New Year, or hosting a live radio show, Gina brings professionalism, passion, and personality to every role she takes on.
Gina’s mission is clear: to spread joy, celebrate creativity, and bring the spirit of the islands to everyone—no matter where they are. Through her work, she’s helped create a welcoming, vibrant space where music, travel, and community come together under the warm sun of the trop rock lifestyle.
Gina’s newest show, the Positive Vibration Radio Show features an upbeat mix of trop rock, beach country, island-style reggae, and coastal acoustic favorites—all handpicked by Gina to lift your mood and brighten your day. More than just a playlist, Gina brings her trademark warmth, infectious energy, and personal stories from the road, the beach, and behind the scenes of the trop rock scene.
Whether you’re driving with the top down, sitting by the water, or just need a mental vacation, Positive Vibration delivers the perfect soundtrack to remind you that life’s better with sunshine, good music, and a positive attitude. Tune in at 4pm central each Friday for the fun!
If you’re a longtime fan of the genre or discovering it for the first time, you’ll quickly find that with Gina Babin behind the mic, every day feels like a beach day.
Gina shares her favorite four songs of the week! Airing every Friday at 4pm. (Central time zone)
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