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1Xtra's Rap List

1Xtra's essential rap mix.

Radio 1Xtra,10 episodes

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Rap essentials
Your essential rap artists in one place Central Cee, Doechii, J. Cole, Cristale & KiLLOWEN
14 Mar 2026,120 mins
Your Rap essentials
Your essential rap artists in one place; Central Cee, Doechii J. Cole, Cristale & KiLLOWEN
07 Mar 2026,120 mins
Rap essentials: J. Cole, Baby Keem & Kendrick Lemar, Ms Banks, EsDeeKid, Lil Simz
Your essential rap, drill, grime and hip-hop rundown. Fully certified by 1Xtra.
28 Feb 2026,120 mins
Rap essentials
Your essential rap, drill, grime and hip-hop rundown. Fully certified by 1Xtra.
21 Feb 2026,120 mins
Rap essentials
1Xtra’s Rap List: the hottest rap, drill and hip-hop in the culture right now.
14 Feb 2026,120 mins
Rap essentials
Your essential rap, drill, grime and hip-hop rundown. Fully certified by 1Xtra.
07 Feb 2026,120 mins
Rap essentials
1Xtra’s rap rundown featuring Kendrick, Dave, Unknown T, Drake, J. Cole and more.
31 Jan 2026,120 mins
Rap essentials: A$AP Rocky, Migos, Headie One, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Cardi B
Your essential rap, drill, grime and hip-hop rundown. Fully certified by 1Xtra.
24 Jan 2026,120 mins
Rap essentials: Cardi B, Headie One, Lancey Foux, 21 Savage...
The hottest rap, drill, grime and hip-hop tracks right now. Fully certified by 1Xtra.
17 Jan 2026,120 mins
Rap essentials: ft Headie One, Lancey Foux, Skepta, Wretch 32, Little Simz, JayaHadaDream, J Hus, Glorilla, 21 Savage and more.
Your essential rap, drill, grime and hip-hop rundown. Fully certified by 1Xtra.
10 Jan 2026,120 mins

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