Rap essentials

Available for 41 days

This is 1Xtra’s Rap List your essential guide to the week’s biggest rap, drill, grime and hip-hop records. If it’s in the culture, it’s on the list. From bar-heavy bangers like M Huncho’s “Championship” and Headie One’s “Bellingham”, to viral heat from Central Cee, Latto and Ice Spice, this is a no-filler rundown of what’s really moving the scene. Legends are still shelling it down – with J. Cole and Ludacris in the mix – while the next generation step up, including EsDeeKid, Nemzzz, KiLLOWEN and more. Handpicked by the team at BBC Radio 1Xtra, these are the tracks your friends are posting, your timeline’s quoting and your favourite artists are rating. Stay ahead of the game or catch up on what you missed – this is Rap List. All fire. No skips. Listen on BBC Sounds. If you’re listening from outside the UK, check availability on the BBC Sounds app. Produced by BBC Audio for BBC Radio 1Xtra.