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Midweek music to boost your mood!
Some of the best music from across the decades to get you through the afternoon.
28 May 2025,·117 mins
Play along with guessing game Music Is the Answer!
Feel-good dancefloor favourites, hidden soul gems and fresh new tunes to make you groove.
1Xtra's Dancehall Weekend with Rampage
This week's Classic Album Spotlight shines on The Diwali Riddim.
25 May 2025,·180 mins
The Beaches Hottest Record
The biggest and best new music in the world, including Radio 1's Hottest Record.
28 May 2025,·120 mins
Instrumental Mix bliss
Grime, freestyles and all the news from the scene with Sir Spyro. @1Xtra on social
27 May 2025,·120 mins
HLC presents: Four Corners of Dancehall
90s to now, ladies' favourites & DJ Fonti’s dancehall, UKG & amapiano 'Crisp Biscuit' mix!
25 May 2025,·120 mins
Rampage at City Splash
Rampage tear it down at City Splash.
26 May 2025,·120 mins
Unity Cup: Nigeria V Ghana
First Plays from Gray, Stush and Donae'o!
Live bars & new album chat with Bryte
Bryte s Jamz to chat new album plus shares some live bars over the Weekend Warm-Up mix
24 May 2025,·120 mins
Live music from Big Weekend
Sian has live music from Big Weekend in Liverpool and chats to DAMEDAME* in Next Wave.
A throwback party with Mr Vegas!
Joelah, Keke and DJ Silk bring an hour of dancehall along with Mr Vegas the rave co-host!
22 May 2025,·60 mins
with Nikita Kanda
Nikita’s Certified brings Nicki Minaj, Arijit Singh, Diljit and plenty more with vibes.
29 May 2025,·60 mins
Everybody say Traffic Jams
Get your requests in for Traffic Jams!
28 May 2025,·60 mins
1Xtra's Hall of Fame with Trevor Nelson
Hall of Fame goes back to 2011
Trevor Nelson opens the 1Xtra archives to revisit the biggest eras in hip-hop and R&B.
18 May 2025,·28 mins
with Kenny Allstar
Kenny Allstar has your essential guide to rap.
17 May 2025,·90 mins
Sean Paul 1Xtra in Jamaica 2025 special
Seani celebrates the illustrious career of Sean Paul with an in-depth interview!
25 May 2025,·60 mins
with Jeremiah Asiamah: Rapid Requests - Big Weekend
It's a festival special in Rapid Requests!
17 May 2025,·120 mins
24/05/2025
DJ Target kick-starts the Saturday night party. @1Xtra on social
Unity Throwbacks: Pure Afro-Caribbean Heat!
Celebrating Unity Cup vibes with throwbacks from Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica and Trinidad!
On Air Demo reveal - Nii & Osquello
Electronic, experimental hip-hop plus emerging genres and moods from around the world.
1Xtra's Legacy Mix with Kenny Allstar
Aystar Legacy Mix
Kenny celebrates Liverpool rapper Aystar, with a special mix going through his hits.
24 May 2025,·30 mins
Fancy Sound Track 1X? Try Your Luck in Postcode Playlist
Day thinks he knows more about your Postcode than you? Prove him wrong @1Xtra on social
29 May 2025,·165 mins
Aqyila in conversation
Chuckie sits down and speaks with R&B artist from Toronto, Ontario Aqyila. @1Xtra social
24 May 2025,·90 mins
Let's Get Over The Hump!
The sun might be gone but Kaylee is bringing it back with a question.
28 May 2025,·180 mins
Rag'n'Bone Man
The multi-platinum selling singer and huge hip-hop head is Rom's guest.
10 May 2025,·58 mins
Dancehall Weekender: Nick Bright & DJ Larni Light Up Your Saturday
Dancehall anthems, dad clues & DJ Larni’s mix. Nick’s bringing pure vibes this Saturday!
24 May 2025,·180 mins
Featuring Westside Gunn & DOECHI, AJ Tracey & Big Zuu, Wretch 32 & more
1Xtra's essential rap mix. @1Xtra on social
Vybz Kartel
1Xtra Salutes the King of Dancehall!
14 May 2025,·60 mins
The Afro Desi Mix
Wherever you are, DJ Kizzi has the perfect blend of tunes to get you on that dancefloor!
25 May 2025,·30 mins
It's a Dancehall Weekender Mix!
Brought to you by Dancehall Weekender, enjoy a special Dancehall mix from DJ Denny Hus!
23 May 2025,·60 mins
