BBC Radio 1Xtra

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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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2Pac - I Get Around

1993-02-16

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2Pac - All About U (feat. Nate Dogg & Snoop Dogg)

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Played 14 minutes ago

before: 3 months ago

2Pac - Ambitionz Az A Ridah

1996-02-13

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2Pac - Live And Die In LA

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2Pac - California Love (feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman)

1998-01-01

Popularity:

7days20.08%

28days30.03%

6months350.05%

12months570.04%

Played 28 minutes ago

before: 16 hours ago

2Pac - Changes (feat. Talent)

1998-01-01

Popularity:

7days00%

28days10.01%

6months140.02%

12months290.02%

Played 32 minutes ago

before: 17 days ago

2Pac - Ghetto Gospel (feat. Elton John)

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6months30%

12months70%

Played 36 minutes ago

before: 3 months ago

2Pac - Hail Mary (feat. Outlawz)

1998-01-01

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Played 41 minutes ago

before: 3 months ago

HUGEL - Bishani

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before: 11 days ago

Leviticus - Warning (feat. Junior Tucker)

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Played 43 minutes ago

before: 11 days ago

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Lancey Foux - NAKED ON A YACHT

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Kenny Beats - Moire

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Mariah Carey & Rochelle Jordan - Didn't Mean To Turn You On

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Sade Olutola - Don't bother

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Vince Staples - WHEN SPARKS FLY

2022-04-08

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Jean Dawson - Black Sugar

2024-10-18

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Brent Faiyaz - GRAVITY (feat. Tyler, The Creator)

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Ledbyher - On The Table (BBC Introducing, Maida Vale Session, 2026)

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163Margs - Serena Williams

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Chy Cartier & Headie One - Yo (RoESS Remix)

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Yung Miami - Spend Dat

2026-04-24

Popularity:

7days220.92%

28days820.82%

6months2140.32%

12months2140.16%

First heard 3 months ago

Last heard 8 hours ago

Victony - Slick

Popularity:

7days190.8%

28days820.82%

6months1550.23%

12months1550.12%

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Mauvais Djo - Pilé

2025-08-15

Popularity:

7days60.25%

28days700.7%

6months2420.36%

12months2420.18%

First heard 3 months ago

Last heard 20 hours ago

Shy FX, Vybz Kartel & Clipz - Just Love

Popularity:

7days130.55%

28days610.61%

6months1130.17%

12months1130.09%

First heard 2 months ago

Last heard 7 hours ago

kwn - risk it all

2026-06-26

Popularity:

7days90.38%

28days550.55%

6months1630.24%

12months1630.12%

First heard 2 months ago

Last heard a day ago

Davido - B4 B4 (feat. Mayorkun & FOLA)

Popularity:

7days190.8%

28days470.47%

6months490.07%

12months490.04%

First heard a month ago

Last heard 16 hours ago

K Trap - Pressure (feat. Oxlade)

Popularity:

7days110.46%

28days430.43%

6months430.06%

12months430.03%

First heard 20 days ago

Last heard 2 days ago

Darkoo - THAT GIRL! (feat. Asake)

Popularity:

7days160.67%

28days420.42%

6months460.07%

12months460.04%

First heard a month ago

Last heard 20 hours ago

Jorja Smith - Alive (feat. Wizkid)

2026-07-02

Popularity:

7days120.5%

28days420.42%

6months1070.16%

12months1070.08%

First heard 2 months ago

Last heard a day ago

J Hus - Moonlight

2026-07-02

Popularity:

7days20.08%

28days420.42%

6months1410.21%

12months1410.11%

First heard 2 months ago

Last heard 14 hours ago

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Contacts

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: 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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For this station we offer our unique feature, you can enjoy this station experience, watching a video channel.

Watch 1973 videos from 335 artists such as Asake & Olamide, Vybz Kartel, Original Koffee, Joe Budden, Lil Tecca, and others.

It's completely free, and you can play it on any device.

You can read more about video channels in FAQ.

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Rating is 16%.

Rotation quality is 92% based on last 7 days.

Added to netplayer 3 years ago.

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