Tag Archive for BBC 1Xtra

Charlie Sloth ft. Ace Hood, Bugzy Malone & Silvastone – Pressure (Audio/08/01/2016)

Britain’s premier Hip Hop and grime tastemaker DJ Charlie Sloth returns with his annual compilation instalment. Hood Heat Vol. II is set for release on 11th December through Naughty Boy’s imprint on Virgin Records. Celebrating Charlie’s second year heading up BBC Radio 1’s legendary Rap Show which broadcasts on Radio 1 and 1Xtra from 10pm…

Bakery Boys ft. Locks Laser – Get Away (Music Video) + Holla At A Baker (Mixtape/25/10/2015)

Following the release of their recent single, ‘Get Away’ (1Xtra Track of the Week) Bakery Boys are back with their debut Mixtape ‘Holla at a Baker’ – an eclectic mix of commercial Hip Hop which showcases an impressive new UK talent. “It’s an honest representation of where we’ve come from, where we are now, and…

Adian Coker – Show Up (Music Video)

South London rapper Adian Coker has been trailblazing his own path since the release of his debut track ‘Cream’ in 2013 – attracting plaudits for his fierce delivery, intelligent wordplay and truly creative visuals from a full spectrum of Hip Hop tastemakers (Complex, Fader, Pigeons & Planes, BBC1Xtra’s Mistajam and Semtex). 2015 has been Coker’s…

Skilf ft. Salena Mastroianni – Riding The Waves (Audio/25th Sept)

Skilf ft. Salena Mastroianni – Riding The Waves (Audio/25th Sept)

Since independently releasing his debut album ‘Original Visions’ Skilf has received airplay on stations such as BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Introducing, BBC Asian Network. Skilf’s new single ‘Riding The Waves’ featuring Salena was produced by industry heavyweights The Next Room: responsible for collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Fatman Scoop and Lady Leshurr. Official release and available…

Beverley Ely ft. Mercston – So Dumb (Music Video/iTunes) + UK Tour Dates

Beverley Ely ft. Mercston – So Dumb (Music Video/iTunes) + UK Tour Dates

Two years on from the release of her critically acclaimed debut EP War which was championed by the likes of BBC 1Xtra, Rinse FM, Stupid Dope, SBTV and Urban Development, Essex singer-songwriter Beverley Ely returns in 2015 with her brand new single ‘So Dumb’ featuring Grime veteran Mercston, the first offering from her forthcoming sophomore…

SHANAY – TIME (Music Video) TIME EP (01st Oct)

SHANAY – TIME (Music Video) TIME EP (01st Oct)

‘Time’ is the title track from SHANAY’s forthcoming debut EP due for release 1st October 2015. A compelling marriage of contemporary and classical themes ‘Time’ is the perfect introduction to SHANAY’s unique, experimental sound. Low-fi synths, hypnotic filtered drums and a dramatic string arrangement provide the perfect backdrop to SHANAY’s hauntingly soulful vocals and emotive…

Xploder – Passion (Music Video)

Xploder – Passion (Music Video)

Xploder bursts back onto the UK circuit with a new summer banger ‘Passion’ produced by DDark! Since winning the MOBO Unsung competition, supporting Chase & Status and performing at BBC Radio 1’s Hackney Big Weekender, Xploder is now selling out shows at venues as prestigious as The Garage and Kensington Roof Gardens! Taken from his EP…

The Doctor’s Orders Presents: Hip Hop vs RnB vs Dancehall @ Trapeze Basement, London UK (Bank Holiday Sunday 30th Aug)

The Doctor’s Orders Presents: Hip Hop vs RnB vs Dancehall @ Trapeze Basement, London UK (Bank Holiday Sunday 30th Aug)

For this Carnival spectacular The Doctor’s Orders have brought two of their hugely popular monthly parties together under one roof, With an incredible line up spinning across both floors of this great Shoreditch venue you will want to find your spot on the dance-floor and settle in for a heavy session. On the ground floor…

Griz-O – Crazy (Music Video) + No Man’s Land (Mixtape/Free Download)

Griz-O – Crazy (Music Video) + No Man’s Land (Mixtape/Free Download)

Following Griz-O’s booming track ‘Go Griz’, and the subsequent video, the charismatic rapper from the South-West has decided to keep the ball rolling, further cementing his arrival with his phenomenal new Video ‘Crazy’! As well has his much awaited mixtape ‘NO MAN’S LAND’. Dropping ‘Go Griz’ was an introduction to the outstanding rapper and served…

Salvatore Ganacci ft. Trinidad James – Money In My Mattress (Music Video/Refune Music)

Salvatore Ganacci ft. Trinidad James – Money In My Mattress (Music Video/Refune Music)

The hottest new dance-hall name on the scene, Salvatore Ganacci, has unveiled the mind-bending music video for ‘Money In My Mattress’ via Sebastian Ingrosso’s independent Swedish label, ‘Refune Music’. Hot off the heels of the success of his grime infused collaboration with Jillionaire, ‘Fresh’ in 2014, Ganacci unveils the video for his summer smash, ‘Money…

Premz ft. Mr Bigz – Business Man (BBC 1xtra, Kiss & BBC Asian Network Support)

Premz ft. Mr Bigz – Business Man (BBC 1xtra, Kiss & BBC Asian Network Support)

After a 12-month hiatus, Premz is back today, with a hotly themed track titled ‘Business Man’. The new record combines an intriguing subject matter with enticing wordplay, and support from Mr Bigz to further enhance this fun/energetic Hip Hop record. With ‘Business Man’ Premz hopes to bring himself into the spotlight, and judging by this…