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Kenny Allstar to host new Radio 1 Rap Show
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Kenny Allstar to host new Radio 1 Rap Show

BBC has named Kenny Allstar the host of the new Radio 1 Rap Show. The London DJ will be taking over from Tiffany Calver, who...

BBC Radio 1Xtra launches Rave Show championing Black dance music culture
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BBC Radio 1Xtra launches Rave Show championing Black dance music culture: Listen

BBC Radio 1Xtra has launched a weekly show dedicated to showcasing Black dance music culture. Presented by Jeremiah Asiamah, the show will air on 1Xtra...

Br3nya shares new single, ‘Kumasi’: Listen
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Br3nya shares new single, ‘Kumasi’: Listen

London-based British-Ghanian artist Br3nya has shared a new single, 'Kumasi'. Check it out below. The track marks the critically acclaimed UK rapper's return to the...

New amapiano documentary released by BBC Radio 1Xtra
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New amapiano documentary released by BBC Radio 1Xtra: Watch

BBC Radio 1Xtra has shared a new documentary about amapiano music. 'This Is Amapiano' looks at the genre's rise from South Africa's townships to a...
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DJ Firestarr: the long game

A true rap obsessive, DJ Firestarr has built a career on passion, consistency and perseverance. Playing the long game and making opportunities for himself, he...

For British-born DJ Firestarr, it was the US rap scene that birthed his love for music, way back in 1995. His first ever music purchase...