The BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra Playlists: 29th November 2019
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BBC Introducing
BBC Radio 1: Jelani Blackman - Average Joe
Jelani Blackman is now on Radio 1's playlist! Make sure to tune into the network all week to hear his track 'Average Joe'.
Supported by: Our pal Jess from BBC Music Introducing in London.
Style: Rap.
Essential: Jelani Blackman is a rapper from West London. ‘Average Joe’ is the title track from his new EP which Annie Mac premiered as' Hottest Record' on Radio 1's Future Sounds. Earlier this year Jelani's track 'Nobody's Son' was Introducing Track of the Week on BBC Radio 1Xtra and he has previously worked with artists such as Brian Eno, Burna Boy, Wolf Alice and Abra Cadabra.
Jelani said:"The energy on this EP is crazy it makes me want to run through fire! I’m not an average Joe and I hope anyone who hears this will never let the world break them down to feel average or normal or incapable of doing something. Keep pushing hard for whatever it is you want to do."
BBC 1Xtra: J.A.E - Take Me To
J.A.E is in the Introducing hot spot on the legendary 1Xtra playlist! Tune in to Nick, Nadia, Dotty, Twin and Yasmin all week to hear 'Take Me To'.
Supported by: Jess Iszatt and the team at BBC Music Introducing in London.
Style: Soul/jazz.
Essential: J.A.E is an artist from London, who merges music and poetry to make her unique sound. She is influenced by the likes of Erykah Badu, Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill and has worked with the likes of p-rallel and ATG.'Take Me To' follows previous singles 'Love Me Right' and 'Poison' and now J.A.E is preparing her debut EP for release at the end of this year.
