The BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra Playlists: 25th October 2019
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BBC Introducing
BBC Radio 1: Joesef - Loverboy
Glaswegian singer Joesef is now on Radio 1's playlist! Make sure to tune into the network all week to hear his track 'Loverboy'.
Supported by: Vic Galloway at BBC Music Introducing in Scotland.
Style: Sleepy R&B.
Essential: Joesef is a soul singer from Glasgow, who has been championed by Introducing in Scotland and Jamz Supernova on 1Xtra. His sound blends motown grooves, hip hop beats and jazz guitar and he is influenced by The Cure, Chet Baker and Tyler The Creator. 'Loverboy' follows Joesef's debut single 'Limbo' and is a tale of heartbreak, told with a dash of Scottish humour. You can catch Joesef on his UK tour in November.
BBC 1Xtra: Joy Crookes feat. Jafaris - Early
The excellent Joy Crookes is now on the 1Xtra playlist! Tune in to Nick, Mim, Dotty, Twin and Yasmin all week to hear 'Early'.
Supported by: Jess and the crew at BBC Music Introducing in London.
Style: Soulful pop.
Essential: Joy Crookes is a soulful singer from South London who has been supported by Introducing in London since 2016. 'Early' is her latest release and features fellow London artist Jafaris. Joy has been compared to Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill and is influenced by her South Asian roots as well as musical icons Nick Cave, King Tubby and Kendrick Lamar. She recently performed in Hamburg on the Introducing stage at Reeperbahn festival alongside Skinny Pelembe, Bloxx and WH Lung - listen to the highlights show here.
