Get Ahead In Music - Interviews

1Xtra is getting you clued up on the music industry with a series of interviews with big names in the game, as well as seminars dedicated to helping you get ahead in the game.

:: RnB
Johnta Austin gives an insight into life as an RnB songwriter.

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:: Drum and Bass
Chris Goss, co-founder of Hospital Records speaks about everything from A&R to licensing in a career running a label.

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:: Garage
Hattie Collins, writer at RWD Magazine, speaks about life as a music journalist.

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:: Dancehall
World-renowned producer Don Corleon speaks about a career in making riddims.

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:: Hip hop
Mel Rudder, Club Promotions Co-ordinator at Atlantic Records and Warner Bros Records talks about a career in promoting.

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Jay-Z
:: Hip hop
Jay-Z, CEO of Roc-a-Fella Records, legendary MC and one of the biggest names in hip hop, period, gives an insight into how he made it in the game.