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Music, culture and life.

logo for BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories - 12/12/2010
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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