The launch was co-consulted by Dance radio veterans Trevor Simpson from the now defunct KNGY “Energy 92.7” in San Francisco, California, Joel Salkowitz from the now defunct WNYZ-LP “Pulse 87.7” in New York City, New York, and Mark "Tic Tak" Allen of KUPL/98.7 FM in Portland, Oregon.

The Vibe was programmed by industry veteran Rob Walker as a Dance Hits format, with imaging done by Mitch Craig.

More mixshows and some of the world's top talent would be featured including: John Digweed, Carl Cox, Roger Sanchez, Manufactured Superstars, Eddie Halliwell, Markus Schulz, Armin Van Buuren, Jordan Stevens, Paul Oakenfold, DJ Vegas Vibe, DJ Maze, Matt Darey, Dave Onex, and Beaux Tech.

On July 1, 2011, Jelli took over KVBE and KHIJ under an LMA, under which the two stations (renamed KXLI and KYLI) would broadcast interactive "Top 40 Remix" and rock formats respectively.

[citation needed] On October 16, 2020, KXLI flipped from Mexico's "Exa FM" to Spanish AC branded as "Exito 94.5".

On January 9, 2022, KXLI switched again, returned from Spanish AC branded as "Exito 94.5" to Mexico's "Exa FM".