What’s the most iconic hip-hop track of the 21st Century? 1Xtra listeners have had their say. To mark the station’s 20 year anniversary, we’re asking listeners to pick their favourite ...

Hip-Hop Wired’s May 2025 roundup of rising artists is packed with artists making noise across the country. From Columbus to Atlanta, here are the standout tracks you need to hear this month.

It's time to tap in with the latest hip-hop offerings on another new music Friday. This week, a young Chicago upstart releases his sophomore mixtape, a TDE spitta drops his first full-length ...

Houston rapper Mike Jones is back in the spotlight, not with a new single but with a legendary reminder of one of hip-hop’s most iconic phone numbers. Over the weekend, he linked up with rising ...

The self-proclaimed “King of R&B” is back with his twist on some familiar favorites. Using his unique style of “quemix”, Jacquees releases the mixtape Que Mix 5. With 13-tracks, the ...

The show will be hosted by Manisha Rani and Wicked Sunny, adding their signature style and swag to the mix. This season delves deeper into India’s underground hip-hop scene, unearthing ...