BBC Radio 1Xtra (London)

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Playlist updated 6 minutes ago · Nov 14, 2026, 6:35 AM UTC

Geo: United Kingdom England London

Language: English

Dance Electronic Hip-hop R'n'b

BBC Radio 1Xtra (also known simply as 1Xtra) is a digital radio station in the United Kingdom from the BBC specializing in urban music.Launched at 6 PM on 16 August 2002, it had been code named Network X during the consultation period and is the sister station to BBC Radio 1.

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The Pharcyde - Drop

The Pharcyde - Drop

1995-01-01

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Played 6 minutes ago

Nov 14, 6:35 AM UTC

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Dr. Dre - Keep Their Heads Ringin' (feat. Michel’le)

Dr. Dre - Keep Their Heads Ringin' (feat. Michel’le)

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Played 12 minutes ago

Nov 14, 6:29 AM UTC

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Common - I Used To Love H.E.R.

Common - I Used To Love H.E.R.

1994-10-25

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Played 13 minutes ago

Nov 14, 6:28 AM UTC

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Fugees - Fu Gee La

Fugees - Fu Gee La

1996-02-13

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Played 15 minutes ago

Nov 14, 6:26 AM UTC

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Arrested Development - People Everyday

Arrested Development - People Everyday

2001-01-01

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Nov 14, 6:24 AM UTC

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JAY-Z - Jigga What, Jigga Who

JAY-Z - Jigga What, Jigga Who

2001-12-18

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Nov 14, 6:20 AM UTC

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Busta Rhymes - Break Ya Neck

Busta Rhymes - Break Ya Neck

2001-11-13

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Played 22 minutes ago

Nov 14, 6:19 AM UTC

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The Alchemist - Hold You Down (feat. Prodigy, Nina Sky & Illa Ghee)

The Alchemist - Hold You Down (feat. Prodigy, Nina Sky & Illa Ghee)

2004-09-21

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Nov 14, 6:17 AM UTC

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Dilated Peoples - Worst Comes To Worst

Dilated Peoples - Worst Comes To Worst

2001-10-23

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Nov 14, 6:16 AM UTC

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Gang Starr - Discipline (feat. Total)

Gang Starr - Discipline (feat. Total)

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Nov 14, 6:14 AM UTC

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D‐Block Europe & Young Adz - Graduation baby

D‐Block Europe & Young Adz - Graduation baby

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Morrisson - COS OF YOU

Morrisson - COS OF YOU

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EsDeeKid - Prague

EsDeeKid - Prague

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Pozer - Dulux Trade

Pozer - Dulux Trade

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Kirbs & Kenny Allstar - KIRBS - Kenny Allstar Freestyle

Kirbs & Kenny Allstar - KIRBS - Kenny Allstar Freestyle

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Omah Lay, Prince Kaybee, Bluelle & Killer - I am X AfroTech Thursday

Omah Lay, Prince Kaybee, Bluelle & Killer - I am X AfroTech Thursday

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Victony, Ommy Dimpoz, DJ Tira, Dladla & Prince Bulou - Fre$h X Dede

Victony, Ommy Dimpoz, DJ Tira, Dladla & Prince Bulou - Fre$h X Dede

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Davido, JAZZWRLD, GL Ceejay, Native P. & Dr Feel - I Know Who I Be X Inkomo Yedlozi (Shredder SA Remix)

Davido, JAZZWRLD, GL Ceejay, Native P. & Dr Feel - I Know Who I Be X Inkomo Yedlozi (Shredder SA Remix)

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Young Jonn, Adam Port, STRYV & Keinemusik - Elumelu X Move (feat. Malachiii)

Young Jonn, Adam Port, STRYV & Keinemusik - Elumelu X Move (feat. Malachiii)

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Tiwa Savage, Kedjevara & Extra Musica Nouvel Horizon - African Baddie X TIA LOKOLO

Tiwa Savage, Kedjevara & Extra Musica Nouvel Horizon - African Baddie X TIA LOKOLO

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Anderson .Paak & Cordae - A Good Day

Anderson .Paak & Cordae - A Good Day

2019-07-26

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Victony - Slick

Victony - Slick

2026-07-08

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Sasha Keable - Options

Sasha Keable - Options

2026-10-01

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Jhené Aiko - So Good (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

Jhené Aiko - So Good (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

2026-09-11

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Wale - Overthink (feat. Elmiene)

Wale - Overthink (feat. Elmiene)

2026-07-31

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Nemzzz - GASS (feat. Travis Scott)

Nemzzz - GASS (feat. Travis Scott)

2026-09-04

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kwn - good girl

kwn - good girl

2026-06-26

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Season 25 - Shotta's.

Season 25 - Shotta's.

2026-09-25

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Nippa - Bittersweet

Nippa - Bittersweet

2026-09-25

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Gunna - pop it

Gunna - pop it

2025-10-31

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Typical music includes largely British, North American, Caribbean and African hip hop, grime, bassline, garage, dubstep, drum and bass, U.K. funky, house, dancehall, soca, reggae, gospel music, bhangra, soul, and R&B. It is available on digital radio (DAB), digital satellite television, digital terrestrial television (Freeview), and the Internet. The first ever track played on 1Xtra was a specially created track produced by DJ Skitz and Rodney P and featuring Beverley Knight and Blak Twang. The show was presented by the Rampage DJ collective and the station's then breakfast show host, Female DJ KC.

Address: BBC 1Xtra, London, W1A 1AA

Email: 1xtra@bbc.co.uk

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bbc1xtra

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbc1xtra/

Phone: +020 8743 8000

Twitter: https://x.com/1Xtra

Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_1xtra

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Radio_1Xtra

Youtube: @BBC1Xtra

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Rotation quality is 92% based on last 7 days.

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