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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Jah-Lil - Memories

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Mr. Williamz - Dance Haffi Nice (feat. Shy FX & Ms. Dynamite)

2023-10-12

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6months70.01%

12months130.01%

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Jackie Edwards & Judy Mowatt - In Paradise

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Bunji Garlin, Machel Montano, Elephant Man, Alison Hinds & T.O.K. - Desperado Riddim Medley

2019-01-04

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12months140.01%

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MediSun - Culture Again

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Vybz Kartel - Panic (feat. Shenseea)

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6months150.02%

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Christopher Ellis & Jesse Royal - This Love

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Garnett Silk - Hello Africa

2005

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Aza Lineage - Rule the Sound

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Sugar Minott - I'm Still Here

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6months60%

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Garnett Silk - Hello Africa

2005

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Donna Hinds - Silly Wasn't I

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The Blackstones - Who Told You

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Joe Yorke & O.B.F. - Danger In My Eyes

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Karen Schloss & Joseph Cotton - Tomorrow Isn't Promised

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Bella Blair - Butter (feat. Crate Classics)

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Thee Sacred Souls - One and the Same (Axelrod Version)

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Nelson Riddle & Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra - The Theme From Route 66

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Gramps Morgan - Positive Vibration

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Lila Iké - What It Feels Like (Mixshow Edit)

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Mauvais Djo - Pilé

2025-08-15

Popularity:

7days230.87%

28days980.94%

6months1410.21%

12months1410.11%

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Alkaline - Gyal Good

Popularity:

7days190.72%

28days840.81%

6months2940.44%

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Yung Miami - Spend Dat

2026-04-24

Popularity:

7days271.02%

28days790.76%

6months990.15%

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Masicka - Slip & Slide

2026-04-24

Popularity:

7days210.79%

28days780.75%

6months1680.25%

12months1680.13%

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Blaqbonez - Chanel (feat. Asake)

2026-05-21

Popularity:

7days130.49%

28days720.69%

6months1170.18%

12months1170.09%

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kwn - risk it all

2026-06-26

Popularity:

7days200.75%

28days700.67%

6months830.13%

12months830.06%

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J Hus - Moonlight

2026-07-02

Popularity:

7days220.83%

28days670.64%

6months690.1%

12months690.05%

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FLO - Don't Break Her Heart

2026-06-05

Popularity:

7days180.68%

28days660.63%

6months1310.2%

12months1310.1%

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Kranium & Di Genius - Girl Trip

Popularity:

7days210.79%

28days640.61%

6months960.14%

12months960.07%

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Govana - Itsy Bitsy

2026-05-01

Popularity:

7days200.75%

28days600.58%

6months630.1%

12months630.05%

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Last heard 7 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