Xsara's Xtra

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 Pages2. Nas- "Ultra Black"3. Datkid & Leafdog- Crud Addict4. Nipsey Hussle - Face The World [Crenshaw]5. Wish Master- Don't Waste Time ft CV Jones*Interview*6. Wish Master- Far Away7. Billy Whizz & Press1- A Song For Noname8. Earthgang- Missed Calls9. Wish Master- Mindfulness10. Axel Holy- Wonderland IntroSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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 Money2. Nas- One Mic3. Still Shadey- Heaven (Prod by Sampah)4. TNEEK- No Stress, No Drama*Interview*5. TNEEK - Praise The Lord (Da Shine) Oochy Wally Freestyle, Skepta Remix6. Lauryn Hill -Doo Wop (That Thing)7. Queen Latifah U.N.I.T.Y8. Estelle- 19809. BenjiFlow- Wonder GirlSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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 - Splash2. DaVinChe & Jammer- K.Dot (Feat Kidman)3. Essentials Crew- Shut Down Shop4. Fly Bi Teebone feat MC Sparks & MC Kie5. Essentials Crew, Dynasty (feat J2K)- State Your Name6. So Solid Crew- Woah7. Capo Lee- Liff*Interview*8. Essentials Crew- So Much Better9. The Streets- Fit But You Know It10. Jadakiss & Style P- Gonna Make It11 Ice Cube- Today Was A Good DaySponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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 It2. Essentials- Get Over It3. So Solid Crew - Oh No (Sentimental Things)4. Hollowman Jendor - Eyes on You5. Lil Wayne Feat DJ Drama - Cannon*Interview*6. JendorIHL - Adrenaline7. Pro - Out On The Roads8. Hollowman Jendor - Ortega9. Mobb Deep Feat Lil Kim - Quiet Storm10. Bounty Killer - Look Into My EyesSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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- Snake2. Kano- P's and Q's3. Busta Rhymes-Gimme Me Some More4. J-Bizz Ballerina Flow5. Brother Lono- Knock Down Ginger6. Illz- Bandicold Freestyle*Interview*7. J-Bizz- Savage8. Mobb Deep- Shook Ones, Pt. II9. Nas- Ether10. The Game,50 Cent- Hate It Or Love ItSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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 You2. Tinny Heartbeat ft M-Fly3. Cheryll- Crushin feat. Lauren Marshall4. Eldé- Who Am I*Interview*5. Eldé- You, Me, Us, Her6. Erykah Badu- On on7. Adele- Hometown Glory8. Coldplay- Charlie BrownSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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 What3. Youngs Teflon - Dillian Whyte4. MLS- Regrets5. Ard Adz- It Got Real*Interview*6. MLS- Hood Tales7. Dedication- ft Kendrik Lamar, Nipsey Hussle, Victory Lap8. Dave East- Godfather 4 ft Nas9. Nipsey Hussle- Picture Me Rollin'Sponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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 It2. Koinz- Sort It Out3. Kay P- No Questions4. Shabba Ranks- Ting-A-Ling5. Koinz- 10 Out Of 10/ Stand Up Guy6. Khali Jojo & Eazer- Finesse The Plug*Interview*7. Notorious B.I.G- Juicy8. Blackstreet ft Dr Dre, Queen Pen- No Diggity9. Sister Nancy- Bam Bam10. Sizzla- Thank You Mama11. Young TY- No LoveSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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 Piggy2. Taffy Raps- Gucci3. Lil Wayne- She Will Feat. Drake4. DaBaby- Find My Way*Interview*5. Prince$$ Trium - Break It6. Ace Hood- Came Wit The Posse7. Eminem- Mockingbird8. Taffy Raps- Stressin Feat. CaiRoll9. Joji- Yeah RightSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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- Deliveroo2. Sticky ft Ms Dynamite- Booo3. One-Da- My Way4. Ycee, Reekado Banks- Link Up*Interview*5. One-Da- Power6. Lauryn Hill- Doo Wop (That Thing)7. Abnormal Sleepz feat. HMD- Textures8. Ezi Emela- Mixed Emotions9. Eve- Love Is BlindSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

Rapper Miz TAKES OVER the show! She talks to Xsara about her music and upcoming Documentary with her collective Female AllstarsMUSIC:1. Miz- Chatty Patty2. Zohan- YO (Prod. E.Haynes)3. Stormzy- Fire In the Booth Cypher 20144. Zohan + MizForty85. Miz- Sixteen*Interview*6. XP - SBTV Warm Up Session7. Miz- AllOver The Gaff8. CAS- Drugs Don't Work9. JGrrey- Growing10. Willow Smith- Female Energy11. Tells- BarcelonaSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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- Revolt2. Little Simz- Pressure3. Dizzee Rascal- Brand New Day4. Nasty Crew- Take Em Out5. Ric Flo- Fam*Interview*6. Ric Flo- What You Sayin7. Nas- Nas Is Like8. Che Lingo- Feet Your Feelings9. 2Pac- Me Against The World10. Jay-Z- Can't Knock The HustleSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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 chat2. Lady Leshurr - RIP Freestyle3. Laughta - Keeping It Grimey4. Cassie Rytz- Shell5. Big Zuu - Don't Brag*Interview*6. Cassie Rytz- Boss7. C Cane - My Money8. AJ Tracey - Leave Me Alone9. Pre-Wavy - ADHD10. Stefflon Don - Don WalkSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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:Zuby- PerseveranceLudacris-Tell It Like It Is, Ludacris Eminem- Till I CollapseMobb Deep- Shook Ones Pt.2Zuby- Remember the Name *Interview* Zuby7. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony- Tha Crossroads,8.Zuby- Lonely Highway (feat. Chess Galea)9. Bob Marley- Buffalo SoldierSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

East London Leytonstone rapper Lemzi chooses the songs and takes over Xsara's Xtra.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 violenceMusic from:1. Wyllis- Baka! Boom2. Lemzi- That's The Code3. Nas- Purple4. Lemzi- B.O.T.S5. Kano- Layer Cake*INTERVIEW* Lemzi6. Jill Scott- A Long Walk7. Lemzi- W.O.D.A.T8. Alicia Keys- Butterflies9. Kendrick Lamar- Sing About Me10. Hunger- FernsSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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 Man2. PRessure 0121, Bomma B, Trilla & Safone- Dats Dead3. Lucas S. - Made It4. Jean Grae Nah I'm Saying5. Shaodow -Like You*INTERVIEW Shaodow *6. Shaodow- Burn Out7. Joyner Lucas- I Love8. P Money- Where and When9. TechN9ne- Fragile 10. TX Raff- BreezingSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia

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 Nice2. Tony Njoko - Hapless3. Lucas S. - Made It4. Liam Holmes - Queen of Summer*INTERVIEW phone* Kristen Hanby 5. Kristen Hanby - Drunk Love6. Hegarty- Love Will Find A Way7. The Ghosts - We Lie To Ourselves8. Zkeletonz- Origami9. Godeater - Silent Spring10. Jade Stanger - Cloud 911. Bearers- ConfessionSponsors: AIM (The Association Of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia