Now Playing
Radio 1's Rap Mixtape
Last played songs
Related Podcasts
Slide In with Snoochie, Kaz and Jordan
Songs To Live By
Mandemic
Pressed
1Xtra Chat
If You Don't Know
1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave
Money Moves with Toni Tone
Too Rude For Radio
Radio 1 and 1Xtra Stories
Related stations
Latest episodes
New tax year, who this?
Richie Brave sits down with financial educator and author, Rotimi Merriman-Johnson aka Mr Money Jar and investing coach and CEO Akindebodun Osekita. Richie also discusses the revival of the play ‘Assata Taught Me’ based on Assata Shakur, the first woman on the FBI’s most wanted list, with its creator, Kalungi Ssebandeke and actor Ebenzer Gyau who is a leading star in the production! Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Who are you?
Richie Brave explores identity in all its complexity, from mixed-race identity to subcultures, self-expression, and the many ways we choose to define ourselves beyond race alone.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Navigating grief, babyloss and childlessness
Richie Brave discusses baby loss, infertility and childlessness. Richie will explore the impacts of dealing with such a harrowing loss and explore the systemic issues that the Black community in particular may face when navigating maternal health. He's joined by:Dr Yasmin Mulji, a fertility specialist, who helps us understand the science, the statistics, and the inequalities shaping reproductive health today.Donald Mbeutcha shares his experience of miscarriage and the often-unspoken grief men carry, opening up about mental health and what it means to be a father after loss.Peter Reeves, founder of NINE (A Nod Is Not Enough), discusses creating safe spaces for Black men to process trauma, and why conversations around grief and masculinity need to go deeper.And Yvonne John, author of Dreaming of a Life Unlived, speaks about infertility, childlessness, and redefining life beyond motherhood, challenging the silence and shame that many women experience.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
What's the most chaotic thing you've done for love?
Richie Brave explores Black literature and fairytales as well as celebrating the recent National Siblings Day. Joining him on the show:Founder of Dope Readers Club, a community initiative that promotes reading, literacy and diverse storytelling, Que the Wolf. On to talk all things fairytales and the importance of Black stories.Writer, speaker and cultural commentator known for her honest and thought-provoking work on body image, race, internet culture and representation, Stephanie Yeboah. Stephanie discusses her debut novel, the romantic comedy Chaotic Energy.Plus, the triplets behind creative agency and production studio Strand Collective, Feyisara, Sewa and Sayo Olukoga. They discuss navigating setting up their own business and working with their siblings.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
How profitable is Black music?
Richie will be exploring the UK music industry and how different parts work together. From radio to publishing to streaming and touring, and how all the different cogs work alongside one another to feed into the wider ecosystem of the industry and how artists are impacted or benefited. He’ll be sitting down with:Eunice Obianagha, the Head of Diversity at UK Music, where she leads work to improve equity and representation across the UK music industry. She’s also the founder of Enspire Management and has worked across major cultural projects, like the MOBOs.1Xtra's very own DJ Target, broadcaster, DJ and one of the key figures behind the rise of grime in the UK. He’s spent years championing new music and helping break the next generation of artists.Keecia Ellis, the founder of Rekodi Music, a publishing and artist development company focused on empowering songwriters and producers, particularly within Black and Caribbean music. Ree Sewell, Senior Artist and Label Relations Manager at Soundcloud, who helps connect artists, labels and the platform. Tyrone Rowe-McKenzie, the founder of TRM Live and an experienced tour and event manager who has worked on major tours, festivals and arena-level productions across the UK and internationally. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
The impact of Black British music
Richie Brave hosts a special edition of 1Xtra Talks reflecting how Black British music shapes culture, identity and voice across the country. The show prioritises music artists and industry guests rooted in lived experience. It connects generations, centres regional UK voices and reflects the energy and influence of Black British music right now.The programme includes Tippa Irie, tracing the roots of south London sound system culture and its direct influence on fast MC styles, from dancehall to grime and UK rap.Richie also takes the audience beyond London through excerpts of live OB recordings in Leicester, Liverpool and Bradford with artists including Trillary Banks, Koj, and Kenzo Jae; emerging and established artists sharing how their cities shape their sound, representing regional identity and creativity.The show could also include the continuing relevance of the MOBOs with Mary Mandefield, and we have the founders of the Welsh Black Music awards on their inaugural event. From the studio, Swiss of So Solid Crew joins Charisse Beaumont from Black Lives In Music to unpack key findings from their recent UK music survey, and Donae’O reflects on how neurodiversity influences his work.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Protecting your mind as a creative
Richie Brave discusses the wellbeing of artists. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Are young people being priced out of adulthood?
Richie Brave explores whether young people have been giving the tools to 'adult' properly and successfully. From looking at the facts and figures of the economy and hearing directly from different generations navigating adulthood today. Joining him for this conversation are: Rotimi Merriman-Johnson aka Mr Money Jar. Award-winning economist, financial educator and content creator helping audiences better understand money, investing and financial literacy.Host, content creator and digital personality, Layoschoice, who has built an audience through vlogs, social commentary and storytelling.And multi-award-winning comedian, Slim, one of the most recognisable voices on the Black British comedy circuit, who recently launched his Radio 4 series Slim's Guide to Life, a stand-up special in which he reflects on his life, career, and experiences in the industry.Together, along with some input from our listeners, they answer the question: Are young people being priced out of adulthood?Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Are we losing recipes?
Richie Brave and guests with the biggest group chat of the week. @1Xtra on socialProduced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Behind the scenes of 1Xtra's Comedy Gala
1Xtra's Comedy Gala returned, and Richie chats backstage with the comedians on this year's line-up: Annette Fagan, Diesel, Emmanuel Sonubi, Junior Booker, Kyrah Gray, Leroy Brito and Travis Jay. And of course the host of the night: Eddie Kadi. They discuss how they got into comedy, pre-show rituals and what life was like for them growing up. You'll also get a preview of a few of the comedians' onstage jokes!Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Program schedule of BBC Radio 1Xtra