BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories
Music, culture and life.
BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories - 12/12/2010
Tinie Tempah has been one of 2010's biggest breakout stars, and has become one of the UK's biggest homegrown black music artists. This is his story.
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BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories - Jay-Z
Voted the most hip hop person of all time by our panel of experts last year, this is Jay-Z's incredible story in his own words and rhymes.
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BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories - Mariah Carey
1Xtra tells the story of Mariah Carey's incredible life and career, talking to her and her closest friends to reveal the person behind the glossy image and elaborate rumours.
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BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories - Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives
BBC Radio 1Xtra looks at the stories of some of black music's most prominent names to see how they turned their ordinary experiences into extraordinary and inspiring lives.
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BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories - Organ Donors
1Xtra looks at organ donation, meeting some of those waiting for organs, following a patient through their transplant, and finding out why so few are signed on to the donor list.
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BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories - The Beatles & Black Music
Sir Paul McCartney talks about how The Beatles have influenced modern black music. Semtex presents and hears from Q-Tip, COMMON and Roots Manuva on how the band have inspired them.
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BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories - The Next Big Thing
Jessie J, Wretch 32, Maverick Sabre and Yasmin have been tipped for big things in 2011. We find out what it's like to be a hyped artist dealing with the burden of expectation.
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BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories - The Story of 2010
Max reflects back on the last 12 months - looking at the musical phenomena, scandal, innovations and failures of 2010.
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BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories - The Story of Erykah Badu
Gemma Cairney tells the story of her favourite artist on the planet - Erykah Badu, the first lady of neo-soul.
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BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories - The Story of Giggs
Another chance to hear 1Xtra's profile of Giggs.
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BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories - Young, Smart and Rich
What's it like looking after your business empire when you're supposed to be doing your homework? Gemma Cairney meets six different young entrepreneurs taking the world by storm.
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