Hot For 2017
Interviews, exclusives and more from the acts we have high hopes for in 2017.
What’s so special about the UK sound?
We sat down with some of our Hot For 2017 acts to discuss why British music is so unique.
My First Bars: Stefflon Don—My First Bars
Stefflon Don remembers how she never questioned that she would make music.
My First Bars: RAYE—My First Bars
South London singer RAYE recalls her family's artistic influences.
My First Bars: Avelino—My First Bars
The Tottenham MC recalls being a teenager and coming up with his first bars.
My First Bars: The Fedz—My First Bars
The Transatlantic collective reflect on their first lyrics and their parents' influence.
My First Bars: Jorja Smith—My First Bars
Jorja Smith remembers the influence Amy Winehouse had on her when growing up.
My First Bars: MIST—My First Bars
Birmingham's MIST reminisces about the importance of clashing.
My First Bars: Ray BLK—My First Bars
Ray BLK remembers when she first realised her talent for singing.
My First Bars: AJ Tracey—My First Bars
AJ Tracey reminisces on his first bars and the importance of where he's from.
Jorja Smith - Carry Me Home ft Maverick Sabre in the 1Xtra Live Lounge—Trevor Nelson, 07/12/2016
Jorja Smith performs Carry Me Home ft Maverick Sabre in the BBC Radio 1Xtra Live Lounge.
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Jorja Smith covers Never Too Much by Luther Vandross—Trevor Nelson, 07/12/2016
That voice. So much soul in the 1Xtra Live Lounge.
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