BBC Radio 1Xtra (London)

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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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Childish Gambino - 3005

2013-12-10

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Played 2 minutes ago

Nov 14, 12:48 PM UTC

before: 13 days ago

Mak 10 & N:Fostell - Who's Dat (feat. Skrapz)

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Played 5 minutes ago

Nov 14, 12:45 PM UTC

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NIA SMITH - MR RIGHT

2026-10-08

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7days80.31%28days230.23%6months270.04%12months270.02%

Played 11 minutes ago

Nov 14, 12:39 PM UTC

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Sekou - Catching Bodies

2025-08-14

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7days20.08%28days50.05%6months390.06%12months1160.09%

Played 14 minutes ago

Nov 14, 12:36 PM UTC

before: 4 days ago

Brandy - Best Friend

1994

Popularity:

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Played 18 minutes ago

Nov 14, 12:32 PM UTC

before: 12 days ago

PinkPanthress - Stateside

2025-10-10

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7days10.04%28days60.06%6months210.03%12months210.02%

Played 23 minutes ago

Nov 14, 12:27 PM UTC

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Byron Messia - Tali

2023-01-20

Popularity:

7days00%28days20.02%6months260.04%12months800.06%

Played 26 minutes ago

Nov 14, 12:24 PM UTC

before: 12 days ago

TLC - No Scrubs

1999-02-23

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7days10.04%28days60.06%6months260.04%12months480.04%

Played 28 minutes ago

Nov 14, 12:22 PM UTC

before: 6 days ago

Whitney Houston - It's Not Right But It's Okay

1998-11-17

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7days00%28days10.01%6months160.02%12months340.03%

Played 32 minutes ago

Nov 14, 12:18 PM UTC

before: 14 days ago

Tracy Chapman - Fast Car

1988-04-05

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7days00%28days00%6months00%12months30%

Played 33 minutes ago

Nov 14, 12:17 PM UTC

before: 6 months ago

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Newest tracks

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Lovestation - Teardrops

1998

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CreezOn - Astro Kid (BBC Introducing)

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Flames Collective - All Is Love

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Asake - 2:30

2023-04-05

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D‐Block Europe & Young Adz - Graduation baby

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Morrisson - COS OF YOU

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EsDeeKid - Prague

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Pozer - Dulux Trade

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Kirbs & Kenny Allstar - KIRBS - Kenny Allstar Freestyle

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

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Anderson .Paak & Cordae - A Good Day

2019-07-26

Popularity:

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Victony - Slick

2026-07-08

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Sasha Keable - Options

2026-10-01

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7days180.71%28days630.62%6months760.12%12months760.06%

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Jhené Aiko - So Good (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

2026-09-11

Popularity:

7days130.51%28days600.59%6months1220.19%12months1220.09%

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Wale - Overthink (feat. Elmiene)

2026-07-31

Popularity:

7days30.12%28days530.52%6months1310.2%12months1310.1%

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Nemzzz - GASS (feat. Travis Scott)

2026-09-04

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7days50.2%28days530.52%6months1470.22%12months1470.11%

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kwn - good girl

2026-06-26

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Season 25 - Shotta's.

2026-09-25

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Nippa - Bittersweet

2026-09-25

Popularity:

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Gunna - pop it

2025-10-31

Popularity:

7days210.82%28days460.45%6months490.07%12months490.04%

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Last heard 21 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: 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