NOW 70s

2003-2009
On 3 February 2003, Channel U launched on Sky channel 467.

Many artists have expressed their loyalty to it in their lyrics; for example, in Lady Sovereign's "9 to 5", "Channel who? Oh Channel U, the ones who made me huge, like Katie Price's boobs!".

Other artists to comment on it include Kano, Ironik, Lethal Bizzle, Sway, Remi Nicole, Mr Wong, and Dizzee Rascal.

Dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip criticised it in their song "Fixed", as did Lowkey, who cited the absence of any innovation and the channel's lack of desire to take risks.

2009-2014
On 16 March 2009, Channel U was renamed Channel AKA. At the same time, it's sister channel Fizz, was renamed Starz TV.

2014-present
On 11 April 2014, Channel AKA adopted a brand new logo and graphics done by Shameless.