In the Basment this weekÌýRonnie HerelÌýcatches upÌýwith the JLS boysÌý. Hear them talking about theirÌýdebut single, their time on X Factor andÌýfind out which member is a big Backstreet boys fan!
This week, Ronnie Herel is joined live in the studio with 1Xtra's very own Drum and Bass don, Bailey.
His selection touches on classic Marvin Gaye, Dennis Brown, Keni Burke, De La Soul Lord Kitchener and more.
In this week's Basement Ronnie Herel celebrates Father's Day, bringing his entire family into the 1Xtra studio, selecting their favouriteÌýmemorable tracks and telling the stories behind them.
DnB legend and the man behind the hugely successful V Records, Bryan G.
BryanÌýdrops some of hisÌýfavourite records from back in the day, featuring music by The Mighty Diamonds, Luther Vandross, and Roni Size.
Inside this week'sÌýBasement, Detroit House legend and the man behind the platinum selling Inner City: Kevin Saunderson. Dropping some of his favourite classics from back in the day, including the likes of Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson & Sister Sledge.Ìý
Aussie singer/songwriter Daniel Merriweather in conversation with Ronnie Herel.Ìý Taking us through his musical memories, stylistic influences and collaborations. Dropping an eclectic mix of tracks from Fela Kuti,Ìýto ÌýHowlin' Wolf.
Ronnie Herel celebrates Island Records' 50th Anniversary. Playing classic cuts from the Island back catalogue,Ìýincluding contributions from Robbie Shakespeare (from legendary 'Sly & Robbie'), Grace Jones, Kid Creole, Rita Marley and Island founder Chris Blackwell.
Eminem: The Story So Far...
Treble T looks back at the amazing career of the greatest selling rap star of all time.Ìý
Platinum selling trio N-Dubz join Ronnie Herel inside the Basement, talking about the musical memories that influenced their own careers.
Akon is this week's BasementÌýselector, dropping his favourite old-skool tracks of all time.
Movin' House in this week's Basement. To celebrate New York House label, Strictly Rhythm's 20th Birthday, Ronnie Herel joins the dots from 80's Chicago House to the present day Funky House scene.
Tinchy Stryder takes Ronnie on a tour of his hometown, re-living the memories that influenced his own musical style.
To mark the 50th Anniversary of Motown records, Solange KnowlesÌýtalks aboutÌýher favourite Motown tracks of all time, discussing how they influenced her own musical style.
To celebrate 1Xtra's 30 Years of Hip Hop, Ronnie was joined in the Basement by legendary hip hop pioneer: Grandmaster Flash to talk about his amazing career in the Industry.
Ronnie Herel paid homage to one of the most influential artists in Black Music: Marvin Gaye. Featuring his early works to his most memorable duets.
RnB Soulstress Angie Stone in the Basement, talking about her favourite RnB Divas of all time.
UK Bassline Producer T2 talks to 1Xtra's Twin B about the old skool tunes that influenced his musical career
UK Hip Hop legend Blak Twang joins Ronnie to chat about his all-time favourite rap tunesÌý
Fabio, the Godfather of DnB dropped into the Basement to chat to Ronnie about his favourite old skool tracks of all time.
Sunday 22nd February marked the 81st Academy Awards. Ronnie Herel and Max look back at some of those classic films and the soundtracks they inspired.Ìý
Ronnie Herel paid tribute to the Producer's Producer: J Dilla. Dropping some of hisÌýwell known collaborations, plus some rare beats in the mix
A Special BasementÌýin homage to the life and music of the legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G.
Canadian rapper Kardinal OffishallÌýin the Basement with Ronnie Herel, breaking down those old-skool gems that influenced his musical career.Ìý
In this week's Basement, a double whammy: Ne-Yo & Dizzee Rascal select those old skool tracks that have influenced their musical careers
Ronnie Herel looks back at the tragically short life and career of one of RnB's most promising stars: Aaliyah. Dropping her biggest tracks and music collaborations.
British Rapper Asher DÌýin conversation withÌýRonnie Herel, spinningÌýhis favourite tracksÌýfrom back in the day
London based Hip Hop/Garage producer Donae'o hooked up with Ronnie Herel to talk about those tracks that haveÌýinfluenced his music career
Best of the Boyz 2008. RonnieÌýHerel takes it back, playing the best bits from theÌýbasements featuring Public Enemy, Chipmunk and Jay Sean.Ìý
Best of the Girlz 2008.ÌýRonnie HerelÌýlooks back atÌýsome of those memorable basementsÌýfeaturing Ms Dynamite, Kelly Rowland and Lauryn Hill.
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British hip-hop artist, Sway talks toÌýRonnie Herel, looking back at those influential tracks that helped to shape his music careerÌý
DnB duo Chase n Status caught up with Ronnie Herel, takingÌýthings old skool with a selection of their favourite tracks from back in the day.
DnB Legend GoldieÌýhooked upÌýwith Treble T, to break down one ofÌýhisÌýfavourite UKÌýalbums of all time
Superstar songstress Estelle in conversationÌýwithÌýTreble T, dropping herÌýfavourite UK tracks that have influenced her career to date.
Garage star Craig DavidÌýpassed through 1Xtra to help celebrateÌýthe UK album that has most influenced and inspired his career
Manchester United and England start Rio Ferdinand dropping his favourite UK tracks of all-time in conversation with Ronnie Herel
The Pharrell Williams approved RnB superstar Robin Thicke taking care of the old skool business on this week's 1Xtra Basement
Phife Dogg, Semtex, DJ Green Lantern and Blak Twang pay tribute to the birth of gangsta rap courtesy of N.W.A.'s 'Straight Outta Compton'
Slick Rick back on 1Xtra as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album withÌýPete Rock, Phife Dogg, Semtex and Sarah Love.
De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest and Rakim reminisce about 'Follow The Leader' the seminal 1988 hip hop album from Eric B & Rakim
Exclusive Public Enemy interview with Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Hank and Keith Shocklee backstage at London's Brixton Academy
OrdinaryÌýmanÌýJohn Legend gave us a selection from his favourite artists.Ìý Soul and RnB classics from some of the greatest in the game.
UK RnB songstress Kele Le Roc passed through live in the studio to break downÌýold skool favouritesÌýahead of her exclusive Jam Session.
Rising star of the Grime scene, Bashy put us up on the tunes that influenced him on the eve of his exclusive session for MistaJam.
UK Hip Hop don, Sway brought us a heavy selection of the tracks that made up his diverse musical heritage.
Flow Dan, J2K and DJ Target from Grime collective Roll Deep passed by live on the show to drop the tunes that influenced and inspired them.
The Queen of Soca Alison Hinds delivers an old skool selection from her roots in the UK and Barbados
Trevor Nelson in conversation with Lauryn Hill to celebrate 10 year since the release of 'The Miseducation Of'
The first lady of garageÌýMs Dynamite on the old skool gems that have inspired her life and career to date
Grime pioneer Dizzee Rascal gave us the lowdown on his musical influences.
Multi talented MC/Producer/All round badman Donae'o breaks down his favourite tunes from back in the day.
American Idol winner Jordin Sparks breaks down her biggest artists and influences.
On location in the UK's grime capital Bow E3 in London rapper Tinchy Stryder breaks down the songs that have inspired his career
UK songstress Estelle breaks down the songs that inspired her career.
1Xtra's DJ Semtex gives us the lowdown on 'The Greatest of All Time' Jay-Z.
RnB Legend Joe dropped in to The Basement to tell us about the tracks that inspired him.
We caught up with UKG Producers the WideboysÌýwho filled us in on someÌýof their favourite joints.
Ronnie dropped an Otis Redding special this week 40 years after the soul legend's last album hit number 1 in the UK.
Super producer via the Black Eyed Peas Will I Am ran through tracks from his favourite all-time producers.
20 years deep for UK legends Soul II Soul. Main man Jazzie B hooked up with Ronnie to chat through his all-time favourites.
An eclectic selection from Alix Perez, one the UK's hottest DnB talents
11th May
Self-confessed hip hop addict Radio 1's Zane Lowe dropped an old skool selection in conversation with Twin B
4th May
Another chance to hear a classic Basement with Angie Stone picking tracks from her all-time favourite divas
27th April
Grime pioneer Lethal B taking time out of his UK tour to drop an old skool selection in conversation with Ronnie Herel
20th April
The fastest rising starÌýin the grime scene Chipmunk dropping a Basement at the North London recording studio he recorded his debut in
13th April
Guru, one half of legendary hip hopÌýgroup Gangstarr, in the Basement with producer Solar and 1Xtra's Ronnei Herel
6th April
Bassline ambassador T2 taking things old skool in the Basement. The man behind Heartbroken in converstaion with Twin B.
30th March
Garage pioneer M J Cole dropped an eclectic selection on this week's Basement with everything from Rachmaninoff to Sade
23rd March
A 1Xtra Live special with Basement selections fromÌýEstelle, Craig David, Taio Cruz, Kelly Rowland, Akon andÌýÌýJay Sean
16th March
Ronnie hit the boxing gym with Lemar for a one-off Sport Relief edition of the 1Xtra Basment
9th March
Taio Cruz breaks down his favourite tracks and wows Ronnie with his beatboxing prowess.
Former Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland passes through the 1Xtra Basement to drop her old skool favourites
Oscars Special with 1Xtra DJ's breaking down their favourite film soundtracks.
Jay Sean selects some iconic Hip Hop from the likes of Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Souls Of Mischief, & Naughty By Nature to name a few. ÌýÌý
10th February
Chaka Khan digs deep forÌýa Basement selection including some Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis & Level 42
Former Aswad member Brinsley Forde drops a Bob Marley special. Rare tracks, live and early recordings.
Senegal's finest Akon dropping tracks from his favourite artists of all time including MJ, Eminem and Phil Collins
Edu's beginner guide to African music - back to back classics from the continent's most important artists
NYC house legend Todd Terry's Basement recorded on location in the Big Apple
Highlights from the Basement in 2007 featuring Kano, Estelle, Jamie Foxx, Groove Armada, Craig David, Dizzee Rascal and High Contrast
Shawn, Nathan and Wanya aka Philly's Boyz II Men laying down some serious RnB cuts in the Basement
Hip Hop legend Pete Rock in conversation with Ronnie live from NYC
Craig David drops by to spin Ronnie some of his favourite tunes from back in the day taking in garage, dancehall and RnB.
Celebrating 25 years of Michael Jackson's classic album Thriller. Every track in full from Wanna Be Starting Something to the Lady In My Life.
The Basement with drum n bass don . Recorded on location in his hometown of Cardiff.
Mercury Award winning MC Dizzee Rascal joins Ronnie Herel for an hour of his old skool favourites.
UK's finest Estelle digs deep into the soul crates for her old skool Basement selection
Soul II Soul'sÌýJazzie B filled the Basement hotseat alongside vocalist Karen Wheeler, direct from the Southport Weekender.
Tom Findlay, one half of dance production duo Groove Armada, drops his old skool selection
Hollywood superstar Jamie Foxx spills his musical inspirations in conversation with Ronnie Herel.
Kano and Ronnie took a ride in a black London taxi for the very first Ronnie Herel presents the Basement.
Shaggy ripped it up in 1Xtra's Basement with two hours of back-to-back reggae and dancehall classics.
The 1Xtra Carnival All-Stars provide the ultimate warm-up to the Leeds and Notting Hill Carnivals 07. With exclusive mixes from Seani B, Mistajam, Treble T and Ronnie Herel.
12th August
Ace and MistaJam bring youÌýtwo hours of theÌýphattestÌýbackpacker hip hop,Ìýbringing youÌýthat NewquayÌývibe.
Benji B brings you a chill-out show for 1Xtra's visit to Ibiza taking in soul, jazz, Brazilian beats and more.
29th July
Brazilian DnB legend DJ Marky dug deep into the crates for his first offering in the 1Xtra Basment.Ìý Check the pics from the studio.
22nd July
As part of 1Xtra Loves Summer DJ Spoony digs deep in his record box to bring you a UKG Aiya Napa special.
15th July
Hosted this week by 1Xtra's very own Semtex and ex-Black Star MC Talib Kweli. Nina Simone meets Ice Cube meets Jungle Brothers inside the mind of one of Brooklyn's finest.
8th July
UK RnB star Nate James takes his turn in the 1Xtra Basement. Two hours of his favourite tunes taking in many of RnB's leading lights.
1st July
One of the most gifted and provocative lyricists in the game Pharoahe Monch stepped into The Basement for two hours of old skool beats.
Ìý24th June
Two hours of classics from the orignal soul man Tony Blackburn. The first mainstream RnB DJ on UK radio picked significant tunes from his four decades in the biz.Ìý
17th June
SingerÌýand songwriter Robin Thicke stepped into the Basement to select the tracks that inspired him to become an RnB superstar.
Singer, songwriter and producer Angie Stone steps into the Basement with a special show celebrating the RnB Divas that influenced and inspired her career.
Ronnie Herel presents hisÌýtwenty favouriteÌýRnBÌýPioneers. Two hours of back-to-back classics from the most important, influential and..er...pioneering legends of all-time.
Giles Peterson's new signing Ben Westbeach runs through the A to Z of his musical education.
Young songstress Jo Jo brings you the music that has influenced her life and career including Tracks from Aretha Franklin, Aaliyah and Michael Jackson.
Legendary hip hop emcee Guru and his new producer SolarÌýpresent a Jazzmatazz Special
Singer/songwriter Eric Roberson presents a Neo-Soul special
Producer/DJÌýMark RonsonÌýplays tracks that have influenced his production.
Multi-platinum singer/songwriter, Macy Gray,Ìýplays tracks from ten of her all-time favourite albums
8th April
1Xtra's G-Money takes a personal look at the The Story of Reggae.
Mad Cobra, the dancehall man behind the classicÌýtune 'Flex' plays a wicked soulÌýand reggae selection.
25th March
Max and Fergie chat about the biggest diva's in the game, karaoke and fishing!!
18th March
Stephen Marley, the son of Bob Marley and brother of Damian Marley, reveals some of his early musical influences.
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To commemorate the 10th anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G's death, 1Xtra's Skitz hosts aÌýshow revealing some of the original songs sampled for Biggie Smalls tracks.
4th March
Hear tracks from the artists that influenced our DnB DJ's, as they warm you up forÌý1Xtra's Xtra Bass tour!
To get you warmed up for the Oscars, Ronnie Herel hosted a special show dedicated to music from the silver screen.
18th February
Collie Buddz, one the the hottest new dancehall talents, breaks down some of his early musical influencesÌý
Calvin Richardson get's you inÌýthat loving mood, with 2 hours of classicÌýSoul and RnB. It's a Valentine's Special.
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Damian Marley steps into the Basement to give you two hours of the finest Soul, Reggae and Hip Hop on the week that would have been Bob Marley's 62nd Birthday.Ìý
The man from 'The Streets' reveals some of his musical influences
21st January
RnB group Mint ConditionÌýgive you The Definition of a Band by showcasing some of the all-time great vocalists, drummers, bass players, lead guitarists, keyboard-players and saxophonists in Black music.
Veteran American TV and radioÌýhost, Sway,Ìýbreaks down some of the most influential hip hop artists of all time
Ronnie Herel hosts a special James Brown TributeÌýshow dedicated to the Godfather of Soul, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day 2006
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2006 BASMENT SHOWS
- 1Xtra Jenna G and DJ B
10th December - 1Xtra's Mista Jam and DJ Flight.
3rd December - 1Xtra's Bailey
- Akon
- Gerald Levert Tribute
- Soweto Kinch
5th November - Ne-yo
- Ice CubeÌý
- John Legend
- Buju BantonÌý
8th October - Black History Month Special hosted by G-Money
1st October - All-Stars Basement (1Xtra's Hip Hop Weekend)
24th September - Tracks sampled by Jay-Z
17th September - Amp Fiddler
- Dead Prez
- Chamillionaire
- Ladies of Soca Special - hosted by Alex JordanÌýwith Denise Belfon and Alison Hinds
- 'Bares All' Special with Trevor Nelson
- 1Xtra's 4th Birthday Celebration
- Salaam Remi
- JD aka Dready & Curtis Lynch Jr
- USA MIxtape
16 July - New York Mixtape
- West Coast-USA Mixtape
- Atlanta Mixtape
- M Intalex and CalibreÌý
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