BBC Radio 1: Matt Woods - Nervous
This week we shine a spotlight on the talented Matt Woods. His gorgeous track ‘Nervous’ is now on Radio 1’s playlist and will be played all week by the legends that are Clara, Dev, Alice, Scott, Greg and Adele. Alice will be pressing play on the track for the first time on her Saturday show 1-4PM with an exclusive interview.
Supported by: The gang at BBC Music Introducing in Cornwall.
Style: Soft, soulful pop.
Essential: Matt Woods is a musician from Cornwall who uploaded to Introducing in January 2015. He is influenced by London Grammar, James Blake and Nina Simone, and he also used to sing in the Truro Cathedral choir which definitely has had an effect on producing those beautiful, velvety vocals! We love Matt, and so does Mistajam, who recently has supported him on his 1Xtra show. You can find out more about Matt via the links below.
BBC 1Xtra: Tony Humphries - For Sure
Say hello to the freshest edition to 1Xtra’s playlist – hip hop artist, Tony Humphries. You will hear his fire track ‘For Sure’ being played all week by Nick, Mim, Adot, Twin B and Yasmin, with Nick kicking things off on his Saturday show 1-4PM.
Supported by: The supreme selectors at BBC Music Introducing in London and The South.
Style: New wave hip hop.
Essential: Tony Humphries is a hip-hop artist from Guildford who has been supported by BBC Music Introducing in London and The South since 2015. Tony grew up listening to The Doors and Led Zeppelin before later discovering hip hop which lead him to start freestyling. He toured the world with his previous band, Nylon Sky, and is now working on solo material with a debut album dropping later this year. We can’t wait!
