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Kenny Allstar to host new Radio 1 Rap Show

Tiffany Calver is stepping down as the host of the Saturday night 1Xtra Rap Show after four years at the helm

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...

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

The two-hour show, hosted by Jeremiah Asiamah, will air every Friday

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...

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Br3nya shares new single, ‘Kumasi’: Listen

“Kumasi represents a metaphorical journey of my recent life experiences and the journey of rediscovering myself"

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...

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New amapiano documentary released by BBC Radio 1Xtra: Watch

The 25-minute show is available for streaming via BBC iPlayer

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...