Latest highlights on the BBC
1Xtra Live
Wiley joins Estelle, Akon, Kelly Brown, Lupe Fiasco, Craig David for the first ever 1Xtra live.
- Friction Takeover
Jay Sean & Lost Souljah takeover Friction - Jaguar Skills - All Star mix
Be blown away by this immense mix cutting up everything from... - "Astoria Can't be saved"
London Mayor launches scheme to protect venues - Linkin Park and Jay-Z to play UK show
Linkin Park and Jay-Z are to join forces for a massive summe...
Album reviews
Taio Cruz
DepartureCruz could almost match John Legend in the lady-killing stakes.
Galactic
From The Corner To The Block...It's hard to imagine a more succinct display of old Orleans brass and New Orleans bounce.
NWA
Straight Outta Compton (20th Anniversary Edition)A great offering for those who missed it the first time around.
Lupe Fiasco
The CoolThe first contender for hip-hop record of the year has come very early...
Mario
GoA good mix of romantic ballads and up-tempo floorfillers.
News from the web
Eminem and DJ Premier to collaborate for the first time
Full story at hiphopdx.com
Mar 25 2008 10:42PM
LL Cool J Takes First Tour Of Australia; Talks 'Exit 13'
Full story at All Hip HopMar 25 2008 10:42PM
DJ Scratch: Start From Scratch
Full story at All Hip HopMar 25 2008 10:42PM
MUSICAL MESSAGE: Put Your Pain On Blast
Full story at All Hip Hop
TV/Radio listings
Westwood
Still ruling after all these years! The Big Dawg brings you the hottest hip hop joints and the maddest exclusives. Every Saturday, 9pm, on Radio 1.
- Cameo
The 100% UKG show .Tuesdays, 10pm, 1Xtra.
- DJ Semtex
Blow up your speakers with the sickest hip hop every Friday and Saturday night, 1Xtra.
- 100% Homegrown
Strictly UK riddims with Ras Kwame. Sundays, 7pm, 1Xtra
