Tag: 1xtra

Taking place on Saturday 17 October from 7-11 pm, BBC 1Xtra Live 2020 will this year be a digital experience that fans can enjoy...

Tiffany Calver has been named as the new host of ‘The Rap Show’ on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra (Saturdays, 9-11pm). The 24-year-old Hip-Hop DJ...

BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra today announced plans for #1MillionHours - a year-long volunteering campaign that will see both stations motivating their young listeners...

BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra today announced changes to the station's schedules, including plans for a brand new downloadable Playlist show on Radio 1 that...

We always get excited when we receive a new video from one of our favourite DJ/Producers Charlotte Devaney. 'Get Ready 4 Tha Drop' sees Charlotte Devaney...

This January, BBC Radio 1Xtra will be celebrating everything reggae, bashment and dancehall as 1Xtra DJs David Rodigan, Seani B and Toddla T take...

As part of our Best of British new and old Guest Editor theme for January we thought who can we talk to from the...

Last month Birmingham saw BBC Radio 1Xtra Live take place at the NIA with Mary J Blige, Rick Ross, BBK, Lethal B and Krept...

So Solid, Pay As You Go, Heartless, General Levy & Sweetie Irie do another legendary #SixtyMinutesLive for MistaJam's BBC Radio 1Xtra Show.This video contains...

International Women’s Day this year is being marked by BBC Radio 1 with an all-female line-up for 12 hours on two nights.Presenters including Annie...

Woolwich MC Mynature follows up Mr Is Rap, the track that heard him proclaim himself as Rap personified, with another smash for UK Rap in the form of...

BBC 1Xtra's ACE is launching a new night and also celebrating his birthday this Thursday 19th September atLove & Liquor34 Kilburn High Road London NW6 5UADJ'ing on the...

Devlin recently turned to BBC Radio 1Xtra’s ‘Home-Grown Show’ host DJ Target and his popular network of aspiring musicians known as#TargetsNoticeBoard, to find the...

Ahead of the release of her much-anticipated debut EP, 'Black Cinderella,' rising-singer Amina Bryant is continuing to prove why she is a force to be...

It’s been a phenomenal 2013 for Jacob Banks, who has kicked off the year with one of the hottest live lounge sessions for BBC...

Check out Cleo Sol & Angel celebrating 10 years of 1Xtra by performing a medley of Rn'B hits from the past 10 years in...

It’s very windy as I drive into a quiet road just off the bustling streets of Stratford. Having been slowed down by traffic, I...

With Kanye West, M.I.A and Rihanna joining Jay-Z as surprise guests during his headline performance at BBC Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend the biggest surprise...

BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra controller Ben Cooper, today announced a number of changes to 1Xtra’s schedule which will see rising star Charlie Sloth...

The 'DO IT BIG' music showcase returns to entertain you with a diverse collection rising UK talents, on Thursday March 22nd, at the Cornersh0p Bar in Shoreditch.Hosted by the...

Set to establish himself as one of 2012’s most vital new talents, south London rapper Smiler will release his first Warner Bros Records single...

Sneakbo has just independently released his dance-influenced single ‘The Wave,’ which has been playlisted on Radio 1’s B list, and is produced by the...

Carmen has already released her very first single 'Dance' this year and has also received a lot of support for her forthcoming single 'Crazy'...

I've met many upcoming UK acts this year, but Luke Bingham was one of the few artists that really got me excited for the future...

Birmingham and Wolverhampton – we have a problem.The Stay Fresh Crew hail from The Midlands and are a collective of 9 MCs; Macca, Raider,...

Scorcher, the UK's hot breakthrough MC, whose debut single 'It's My Time' is out this week to download. Scorcher will be on the cover...

Tinie Tempah, Alexandra Burke, Rihanna, JLS, Chipmunk and Black Eyed Peas are just a few chart-toppers joining the list of nominees for the Urban...

Currently presenting Radio 1’s Urban show, Ras Kwame is best known for being a pioneer of Urban music in the UK. He receives hundreds...

Breakage generates music with an effortless style and has a sound full of deep meditation. Breakage aka James Boyle signed with Shy FX's Digital...

Katie Pearl is a refreshing new soulful talent making waves in the UK underground house movement. The name may not be familiar to you...