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Swarzy Salutes UK Gospel with Becca Folkes

Swarzy salutes UK Gospel with Becca Folkes this Easter Bank Holiday. One lucky listener wakes the nation, plus The Randomiser picks the game after 09:00… what will it be?

As part of BBC Radio 1Xtra’s ‘Salutes The UK’ Easter Bank Holiday weekend, Swarzy celebrates UK music and UK Gospel, joined by powerhouse Becca Folkes.

From a special catch-up with Becca to a spotlight on the scene’s sound and impact, expect a true celebration of UK Gospel.

One lucky listener will Wake The Nation choosing the track that gets the whole country moving. Plus, The Randomiser takes control, picking the game after 09:00… but what will it land on?

Expect big tunes, feelgood moments and Swarzy’s signature vibe to kick-start your Bank Holiday weekend. Whether you’re at home or heading away, this is your Easter Bank Holiday soundtrack don’t miss it.

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Music Played

  • Young T & Bugsey

    Don't Rush (feat. Headie One)

  • kwn

    hopeless romantic

    • wnway limited / RCA Records.

  • Mnelia

    My Man

    • Warner Records.

  • Donae’o

    Nights Like This (feat. Omar, Lemar & House Gospel Choir)

    • Copyright Control.

  • WSTRN

    Sharna

    • Atlantic Records UK.

  • Scorcher

    Roads (feat. Kasst 8)

    • XV Records / Lizzy Records.

  • Disclosure

    White Noise (feat. AlunaGeorge)

    • Island.

  • Central Cee

    WAGWAN

  • Jorja Smith

    Don't Leave

    • Don't Leave.
    • FAMM.

  • Not3s

    Aladdin

    • TooLoud.

  • EsDeeKid

    Phantom

    • Lizzy Records.

  • Shy FX

    Good Morning (feat. Kojey Radical & Nile Rodgers)

    • Digital Soundboy.

  • Pharoahe Monch

    Simon Says

    • Simon Says (Clean Edit).
    • Rawkus.

  • Corinne Bailey Rae

    Put Your Records On

    • Put Your Records On.
    • EMI.

  • Mura Masa, Pa Salieu & Skillbeng

    Blessing Me

    • Parlophone.

  • Kofi Stone

    Flowers Flow (Remix) (feat. D Double E)

    • Tru Community.

  • Natanya

    Sofa Joy

    • Feline's Return Act II.
    • Human Re Sources.

  • Russ Millions & Tion Wayne

    Body

    • Atlantic Records.

  • RAYE

    Click Clack Symphony. (feat. Hans Zimmer)

    • THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE..
    • RAYE / Human Re Sources.
    • 6.

  • Odeal

    London Summers

    • 2025 OVMBR / LVRN Records (Love Renaissance).

  • Jaz Karis & Joshua Baraka

    Easy

    • Carmen Inc./MNRK Records LP.

  • Wretch 32

    Traktor (feat. L Marshall)

    • Levels/Ministry of Sound.

  • DJ Ss

    The Lighter

    • Formation.

  • DC3

    KEEP MOVING

  • Perempay & Dee

    In The Air (feat. Katie Pearl)

    • White Label.

  • Gabzy

    As Friends

    • Malone EP.
    • First Play/Graduation.

  • Nippa

    The One

  • Artful Dodger & Robbie Craig

    Woman Trouble (feat. Craig David)

    • FFRR.

  • Elmiene

    Honour / I Want In

    • Polydor Records / Def Jam.

  • Cadet & Deno Driz

    Advice

  • Olivia Dean

    Man I Need

    • PLG - Capitol.

  • Ms Banks & Tiggs da Author

    No Love

    • Ms Banks.

  • Fredo

    Birthday (feat. Burna Boy & Steel Banglez)

    • Since 93 / RCA.

  • Central Cee

    WAGWAN

  • Laura Ehio

    See Me

  • Bou, 163Margs & Cristale

    DANCE

  • Donae’o

    Nights Like This (feat. Omar, Lemar & House Gospel Choir)

    • Copyright Control.

  • Popcaan

    Ravin

  • Attacca Pesante

    Make It Funky For Me (feat. Shea Soul)

    • White Label.

  • H2S

    Fight Of Faith (BBC Introducing)

    • Hansel Ungudi.

  • Elle Limebear

    Every Good Thing

    • Wing Music Group.

  • Marnz Malone

    Pick Your Poison

    • Marnz Malone / EGA Distro.

  • Floetry

    Say Yes

    • DreamWorks Records.

  • Ella Mai

    100

    • Do You Still Love Me?.
    • 10 Summers/Interscope Records.
    • 2.

  • Stefflon Don

    Hurtin' Me (feat. French Montana)

    • Polydor.

  • Jme

    Man Don't Care (feat. Giggs)

    • Boy Better Know.

  • European 305, Lethal Bizzle & Terminal 4

    Hold On (Bacardi Yardi)

    • Dench Records.

  • MIST

    Karlas Back

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