Xsara's Xtra: Recent Episodes

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Bristol hip-hop wordsmith Wish Master speaks to  Xsara about his 3rd LP 'The Bull', his latest single 'Write Pages',  featuring on BBC Documentary 'After Colston toppled: Is Bristol united or divided?' and a bit of African history.

MUSIC:

1. Wish Master- Write Pages
2. Nas- "Ultra Black"
3. Datkid & Leafdog- Crud Addict
4. Nipsey Hussle - Face The World [Crenshaw]
5. Wish Master- Don't Waste Time ft CV Jones

Interview

1. Wish Master- Far Away
2. Billy Whizz & Press1- A Song For Noname
3. Earthgang- Missed Calls

4. Wish Master- Mindfulness

5. Axel Holy- Wonderland Intro

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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Rapper TNEEK speaks to  Xsara about balancing motherhood and being an artist, her advocation for the desexualisation of female rappers in the music industry and her spiritual journey.

MUSIC:

1. TNEEK- For That Money
2. Nas- One Mic
3. Still Shadey- Heaven (Prod by Sampah)
4. TNEEK- No Stress, No Drama

Interview

1. TNEEK - Praise The Lord (Da Shine) Oochy Wally Freestyle, Skepta Remix
2. Lauryn Hill -Doo Wop (That Thing)
3. Queen Latifah U.N.I.T.Y
4. Estelle- 1980
5. BenjiFlow- Wonder Girl

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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K.Dot Kidman from South East London Grime crew Essentials speaks to Xsara about his time out, Yorkshire tea and what's next for him musically.

MUSIC:

1. Mayhem NODB, Darx - Splash
2. DaVinChe & Jammer- K.Dot (Feat Kidman)
3. Essentials Crew- Shut Down Shop
4. Fly Bi Teebone feat MC Sparks & MC Kie
5. Essentials Crew, Dynasty (feat J2K)- State Your Name
6. So Solid Crew- Woah
7. Capo Lee- Liff

Interview

1. Essentials Crew- So Much Better
2. The Streets- Fit But You Know It
3. Jadakiss & Style P- Gonna Make It
   11 Ice Cube- Today Was A Good Day

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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South East London MC Hollowman Jendor spoke to Xsara about his grime crew Essentials back in the day, his journey in music and the history behind Blackheath.

MUSIC:
1. Hollowman Jendor -Charge It
2. Essentials-  Get Over It
3. So Solid Crew - Oh No (Sentimental Things)
4. Hollowman Jendor - Eyes on You
5. Lil Wayne Feat DJ Drama - Cannon

Interview

1. JendorIHL - Adrenaline
2. Pro - Out On The Roads
3. Hollowman Jendor - Ortega
4. Mobb Deep Feat Lil Kim - Quiet Storm
5. Bounty Killer - Look Into My Eyes

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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East London Shoreditch Grime rapper J-Bizz speaks to Xsara about his upcoming music video for his single 'Weed & Cake', his journey to music and his upcoming E.P 

MUSIC:
1. J-Bizz- Snake
2. Kano- P's and Q's
3. Busta Rhymes-Gimme Me Some More
4. J-Bizz Ballerina Flow
5. Brother Lono- Knock Down Ginger
6. Illz- Bandicold Freestyle

Interview

1. J-Bizz- Savage
2. Mobb Deep- Shook Ones, Pt. II
3. Nas- Ether
4. The Game,50 Cent- Hate It Or Love It

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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West London Singer Eldé speaks to Xsara about doing vocals on Hip-Hop collective Jungle Brown's song Ikoja with past Takeover guest rapper Ric Flo and her upcoming music video.

MUSIC:
1. Eldé- I Don't Really Like You
2. Tinny Heartbeat ft M-Fly
3. Cheryll- Crushin feat. Lauren Marshall
4. Eldé- Who Am I

Interview

1. Eldé- You, Me, Us, Her
2. Erykah Badu- On on
3. Adele- Hometown Glory
4. Coldplay- Charlie Brown

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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West London rapper MSL speaks to Xsara about his 'I Used To' Speakbo Remix, how having a positive mindset and strong work ethic has got him to where he is now and his upcoming EP.

MUSIC:
1. MLS- Chosen (Clean Version)
2. Russ- Guess What
3. Youngs Teflon - Dillian Whyte
4. MLS- Regrets
5. Ard Adz- It Got Real

Interview

1. MLS- Hood Tales
2. Dedication- ft Kendrik Lamar, Nipsey Hussle, Victory Lap
3. Dave East- Godfather 4 ft Nas
4. Nipsey Hussle- Picture Me Rollin'

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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South East London Croyden Koinz speaks to Xsara about his journey from Garage DJ to rapper, being influenced musically from his family in the Carribean St Vincent and why he wants to be a good role model to his kids. 

MUSIC:
1. Wiley- Wot Do You Call It
2. Koinz- Sort It Out
3. Kay P- No Questions
4. Shabba Ranks- Ting-A-Ling
5. Koinz- 10 Out Of 10/ Stand Up Guy
6. Khali Jojo & Eazer- Finesse The Plug

Interview

1. Notorious B.I.G- Juicy
2. Blackstreet ft Dr Dre, Queen Pen- No Diggity
3. Sister Nancy- Bam Bam
4. Sizzla- Thank You Mama
5. Young TY- No Love

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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20 yr old Egyptian London Rapper Taffy Raps TAKES OVER the show.  She talks to Xsara about meeting her music idol Nicki Minaj, growing up in Egypt doing music and how people are confused by Egyptians saying she's white when her father's side is Black. 

MUSIC:
1. Nicky Minaj- Itty BItty Piggy
2. Taffy Raps- Gucci
3. Lil Wayne- She Will Feat. Drake
4. DaBaby- Find My Way

Interview

1. Prince$$ Trium - Break It
2. Ace Hood- Came Wit The Posse
3. Eminem- Mockingbird
4. Taffy Raps- Stressin Feat. CaiRoll
5. Joji- Yeah Right

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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Manchester Rapper One-Da TAKES OVER the show.  She talks to Xsara about her new single 'Power', setting up #Herchester to unite female spitters in NW England with Reform Radio and why more of Manchester's female rappers need to empower each other.

MUSIC:
1. One-Da- Deliveroo
2. Sticky ft Ms Dynamite- Booo
3. One-Da- My Way
4. Ycee, Reekado Banks- Link Up

Interview

1. One-Da- Power
2. Lauryn Hill- Doo Wop (That Thing)
3. Abnormal Sleepz feat. HMD- Textures
4. Ezi Emela- Mixed Emotions
5. Eve- Love Is Blind

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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Grime rapper Miz Takes Over. She talks to Xsara about her music and upcoming Documentary with her collective Female Allstars

MUSIC:
1. Miz- Chatty Patty
2. Zohan- YO (Prod. E.Haynes)
3. Stormzy- Fire In the Booth Cypher 2014
4. Zohan + MizForty8
5. Miz- Sixteen

Interview

1. XP - SBTV Warm Up Session
2. Miz- AllOver The Gaff
3. CAS- Drugs Don't Work
4. JGrrey- Growing
5. Willow Smith- Female Energy
6. Tells- Barcelona

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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Rapper and artist Ric Flo TAKES OVER the show!  He talks to Xsara about his new single 'Fam', National Careleavers Week, his tour with his collective Jungle Brown, his rap workshops and using his experience of being in foster care to inspire youth. 

MUSIC:
1. Ric Flo- Revolt
2. Little Simz- Pressure
3. Dizzee Rascal- Brand New Day
4. Nasty Crew- Take Em Out
5. Ric Flo- Fam

Interview

1. Ric Flo- What You Sayin
2. Nas- Nas Is Like
3. Che Lingo- Feet Your Feelings
4. 2Pac- Me Against The World
5. Jay-Z- Can't Knock The Hustle

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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Rapper and singer Cassie Rytz who blends Grime, Bashment and Afroswing TAKES OVER the show!  She talks to Xsara about doing a set on Rinse FM, meeting Wiley and Jammz, having no time to be tired, being on BBC3 show 'Galdem Sugar' and the influence of Jamaican music as a child.

Music from:

1. Cassie Rytz- Chat dem a chat
2. Lady Leshurr - RIP Freestyle
3. Laughta - Keeping It Grimey
4. Cassie Rytz- Shell
5. Big Zuu - Don't Brag

Interview

1. Cassie Rytz- Boss
2. C Cane - My Money
3. AJ Tracey - Leave Me Alone
4. Pre-Wavy - ADHD
5. Stefflon Don - Don Walk

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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Rapper, creative entrepreneur and writer Zuby talks to Xsara about gender, University, Feminism and his new book. 

Zuby has sold over 25,000 album as an independent artist and his videos watched over 5 million times in total.

Music from:

1. Zuby- Perseverance
2. Ludacris-Tell It Like It Is, Ludacris
3. Eminem- Till I Collapse
4. Mobb Deep- Shook Ones Pt.2
5. Zuby- Remember the Name

Interview Zuby

1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony- Tha Crossroads,
   8.Zuby- Lonely Highway (feat. Chess Galea)
2. Bob Marley- Buffalo Soldier

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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East London Leytonstone rapper Lemzi chooses the songs and takes over the show!

He speaks to Xsara about taking risks to pursue his music career, overcoming fear of failure and his workshops aiming to inspire youth and tackle violence

Music from:

1. Wyllis- Baka! Boom
2. Lemzi- That's The Code
3. Nas- Purple
4. Lemzi- B.O.T.S
5. Kano- Layer Cake

INTERVIEW  Lemzi

1. Jill Scott- A Long Walk
2. Lemzi- W.O.D.A.T
3. Alicia Keys- Butterflies
4. Kendrick Lamar- Sing About Me
5. Hunger- Ferns

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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Grime rapper, pioneer entrepreneur, artist and writer Shaodow chooses the songs and takes over Xsara's Xtra.

He speaks to Xsara about his brand new single 'Burn Out', about the MC/Rap degree he's heading (the first of its kind in the UK) and how he discovered that gnomes are full of prejudice after filming his new music video. 

Music from:

1. Shaodow -Dropkick Man
2. PRessure 0121, Bomma B, Trilla & Safone- Dats Dead
3. Lucas S. - Made It
4. Jean Grae Nah I'm Saying
5. Shaodow -Like You

*INTERVIEW  Shaodow *

1. Shaodow- Burn Out
2. Joyner Lucas- I Love
3. P Money- Where and When
4. TechN9ne- Fragile 
5. TX Raff- Breezing

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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Xsara spoke to artist and comedian Kristen Hanby on the phone from Jersey.  

He speaks about how he has been super busy in L.A collaborating with Souljaboy and Sean Kingston and his upcoming new single 'All Alone' is out on the 16th August raising awareness about depression.

Music from:

1. • Clip C x Grizzy (Prod: Lomoji) - Play Nice
2. Tony Njoko - Hapless
3. Lucas S. - Made It
4. Liam Holmes - Queen of Summer

INTERVIEW phone Kristen Hanby 

1. Kristen Hanby - Drunk Love
2. Hegarty- Love Will Find A Way
3. The Ghosts - We Lie To Ourselves
4. Zkeletonz- Origami
5. Godeater - Silent Spring
6. Jade Stanger - Cloud 9
7. Bearers- Confession

Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia