The BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra Playlists: 20th September 2019
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BBC Introducing
BBC Radio 1: Rika - Hold Onto Me
Rika is now on Radio 1's playlist! Make sure to tune into the network all week to hear 'Hold Onto Me' being played by Huw, Clara, Dev & Alice, Adele, Matt & Mollie, Grimmy and Scott.
Supported by: Jess and the crew at BBC Music Introducing in London.
Style: Pop.
Essential: Rika is an 19 year old singer and songwriter from North London who has been supported by Introducing in London and The Asian Network. 'Hold Onto Me' is her third single, after launching onto the scene back in 2017. This summer Rika performed at Radio 1's Big Weekend on the Introducing stage as well as supporting Zak Abel on tour. Rika is influenced by MNEK, Zayn and Taylor Swift and 'Hold Onto Me' is a punchy pop track that will get stuck in your head - we love it!
BBC 1Xtra: Kade - Hold Up
The amazing Kade is on the legendary 1Xtra playlist! Tune in to Nick, Mim, Dotty, Twin and Yasmin all week to hear 'Hold Up'.
Supported by: The dream duo Rich & Angelle from BBC Music Introducing in Suffolk.
Style: Rap.
Essential: Kade is a solo artist originally from London but now is based in Ipswich. He's been supported by Introducing in Suffolk since May 2019 and is influenced by the likes of Dave and Stormzy. 'Hold Up' is an absolute bop and you can listen to it above and check out the video for here.
