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Robbo Ranx in the Big Apple

Thursday 20 July
Robbo Ranx came live from the Irie Jam studios in New York. He caught up with hip hop don Busta Rhymes (who talked about his Jamaican upbringing), Turbulence, Mr 'Gangsta Guerilla', Philip Smart, Rob Kenner, Beniton Da Menace, Steelie Bashment and more.

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Listen to the interviews
One of hip hops biggest stars Busta Rhymes breaks down how artists like Leut Stichie and Major Worries inspired his flow, who he's feeling in dancehall now and why his dad was not feeling his locks.

Busta Rhymes interview

Philip Smart owner of legendary New York reggae label HC&F recalls what it was like working with dancehall dons Shaggy and Shabba, how the New York dancehall scene has changed and how he plans to keep up with downloading.

Philip Smart interview

Rob Kenner Editor at large of Vibe Magazine talks to 1Xtra about the impact of dancehall on the wider New York culture, the mainstream popularity of the music and the effect of 9/11 on the scene.

Rob Kenner interview

Steelie Bashment - Robbo tracked down the hottest dancehall station in New York Waah Gwan to find out who's hot on the streets of Brooklyn and why he feels dancehall is being watered down.

Steelie Bashment interview


Saturday 22 July
1Xtra Live from New York. Robbo Ranx & The Massive B Sound System will be rocking the City Nightclub in Manhattan with some very special guests including Jabba and Mighty Crown's Sammy.

1Xtra live pics

Robbo's NY adventure
Throughout the week, Robbo hit the streets of New York to see what was going down in the EnWhyCee.

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