Cornish artist Polly Money is now on Radio 1's playlist! Polly's dreamy R&B sound caught the attention of Sarah Gosling from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in the South West and you can hear 'Astrid' all week on Radio 1.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Kaniva - Good Evening

Kaniva is on 1Xtra's playlist! The South London rapper has been supported by Jess Iszatt from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in London and he's influenced by Skepta, Headie One and Drake.

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21 year old Be Charlotte is on Radio 1's playlist! Her punchy pop caught the attention of Vic Galloway at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Scotland and you can hear 'Light Off' all week on Clara, Scott, Grimmy, Dev & Alice, Adele, Matt & Mollie and Huw.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Ab - Heaven

16 year old South London artist àB is on 1Xtra's playlist! Her impeccable soulful energy has been championed by Jess Iszatt at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in London and you can hear 'Heaven' on the network all week.

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Downtown Kayoto is on Radio 1's playlist! Downtown Kayoto is a singer and rapper from Hull who has been supported by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Humberside. Listen to 'Feels Like' above.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Kehina - You Know

London's Kehina is on 1Xtra's playlist! Kehina is an R&B artist championed by Jess Iszatt  from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in London. She is influenced by the likes of Lauryn Hill, Marvin Gaye, Corinne Bailey Rae and Gil Scott-Heron. Tune in to 1Xtra to hear 'You Know' all week.

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Do Nothing are on Radio 1's playlist! They are a band from Nottingham made up of Chris, Kasper, Charles and Andrew. They are influenced by LCD Soundsystem and Talking Heads, and have been championed by Dean Jackson at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in The East Midlands.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Deyah - Ciao

Reading's Deyah is now on 1Xtra's playlist! Deyah is a conscious, soulful rapper and singer championed by Linda Serck and the team at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Berkshire. Deyah dropped her first track at the age of 16 and her lyrics discuss ethical and moral issues as well as her faith. She's influenced by Erykah Badu, Brandy, A Tribe Called Quest and Queen Latifah, and Jamz Supernova on 1Xtra is a big fan of hers too!

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Oscar #Worldpeace is on Radio 1's playlist! Oscar is an artist from Tottenham who has been championed by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in London and his track 'Mmm' features Ragz Originale and BenjiFlow. He has previously worked with Knucks and Etta Bond, and Annie Mac and Phil Taggart are fans. 

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Celina Sharma - All Night

Celina Sharma is on 1Xtra's playlist! Celina is a 17 year old singer of Indian and Italian/British descent, born in Australia, but now living in London. She was part of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Asian Network's Future Sound of 2019 and she's been supported by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in London.

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Grand Pax is on the Radio 1 playlist! She is a singer and multi-instrumentalist from North London who has been championed by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Beds, Herts & Bucks. Pax describes ’PWR’ as like a dream sequence for her, and she draws influence from Jamie XX, Warpaint and Frank Ocean. Radio 1's Annie Mac, Huw Stephens, Phil Taggart are fans of her.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Sorzano - Dreaming

Soranzo is on 1Xtra's playlist! Soranzo is a rapper based in Manchester. He's influenced by Drake, Skepta and Kanye, plus he has worked with Just Banco and Aitch. He's been championed by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Manchester.

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Liz Lawrence is on Radio 1's playlist! Liz is an indie singer and songwriter from Birmingham who has been supported by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire. She performed and incredible for us in March, and ‘California Screaming’ follows her album ‘Pity Party’ which came out last October. Tune in to Radio 1 all week to hear the track!

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Abigail Asante - Stupid

Abigail Asante is on 1Xtra's playlist! Abigail is a rapper, dancer, author and YouTuber from London. She is influenced by Cardi B & Stormzy and has been championed by Jess Iszatt from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in London. Hear 'Stupid' on 1Xtra for the next seven days!

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Jack Curley is on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 1's playlist! 'Wait For Me' is Introducing track of the week from the 21 year old singer and songwriter from Stalybridge, who has been supported by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Manchester. He’s been playing guitar and singing since he was 8 years old and is influenced by Stevie Wonder, James Morrison, and Marvin Gaye. Be sure to tune in all week to hear 'Wait For Me'.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Isabelle Brown - Work It All Out

Brighton's Isabelle is on 1Xtra's playlist in the Introducing hot spot! She has been championed by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in The South. Isabelle has sold-out headline shows in London and Brighton, has supported Lauryn Hill, Oscar Jerome and Jamila Woods and is influenced by Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Nina Simone, James Brown. Check out 1Xtra's daytime shows this week to hear 'Work It All Out'.

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MarthaGunn are on Radio 1's playlist! They are a five piece band from Brighton made up of Abi, Ally, Frankie, Humphrey and Max. They’ve been championed by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in The South and they say the band is named after historic Brighton heroine “The Priestess of The Bath”. Their sound blends 70s, indie-rock and classic pop music, and you can hear it all week on daytime Radio 1!

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Lauren Ackie - Release

North West London's Lauren Ackie is on 1Xtra's playlist! Lauren make smooth R&B, influenced by Brandy, Lauryn Hill and Donell Jones and she's been championed by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in London. Make sure to tune into 1Xtra all week to hear 'Release'.

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Cornish artist Zola Courtney is on Radio 1's playlist. Zola is a 20 Year-old pop artist who's been championed by Sarah Gosling from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Devon & Cornwall. She's known for her soft R&B tones and is influenced by Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Lianna La Havas and Anderson Paak to list a few. Zola will be performing on the Introducing stage at Radio 1’s virtual Big Weekend - make sure you don't miss it and catch 'Nothing To Lose' being played all week on daytime Radio 1.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Cenzy - New World

Cenzy is on 1Xtra's playlist! Cenzy is a Hip Hop from Norwich who has been supported by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Norfolk. He’s influenced by jazz and soul, all aspects of Hip Hop and his tracks explore themes of anxiety and fighting mental health. Listen all week on daytime 1Xtra.

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Welsh rock'n'rollers Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard are on Radio 1's playlist! They are a glam-rock band from Cardiff who have been championed by Adam Walton and Bethan Elfyn from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Wales since 2017 and last year they played on the Introducing stage at Glastonbury! 'Hollywood Actors’ is their latest single and will feature in their new EP out in July. Hear it being played all week on daytime Radio 1.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Nina Cobham - Sola

Manchester's Nina Cobham is on 1Xtra's playlist! Nina is an 18 year old bedroom R&B artist who has been supported by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Manchester as well as Jamz Supernova on her Tuesday night show. Nina is bilingual and also speaks Spanish, which you can hear in her music! Listen out for 'Sola' being played across daytime 1Xtra for the next seven days.

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20 year old Holly Humberstone is in the Introducing hot spot on Radio 1's playlist. Holly is a singer and songwriter from Grantham who has been supported by Dean Jackson from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in The East Midlands and in Lincolnshire with Hannah Fletcher. In the past Holly has previously toured with Lewis Capaldi and she says that she's is inspired by Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, Lorde and Ben Howard. She also played on the Introducing stage at Glastonbury Festival 2019 - which you can check out .

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: YP - Plan B

YP is on 1Xtra's playlist! YP is a rapper from Fulham, West London who has been championed by Jess Iszatt from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in London. 2020 saw the release of his debut single 'Jugg Mobile' which has already gained the attention of 1Xtra's Kenny Allstar and 'Plan B' is a promising follow up single. YP will be releasing his debut E.P "Trap Run" later this year and is definitely one to watch.

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Greentea Peng is on Radio 1's playlist! Greentea Peng is a neo-soul artist from South London, who blew us away when she performed at the last year. The new single 'Ghost Town’ was written about gentrification in London, and Jamz Supernova, Huw Stephens and Annie Mac are all fans. She’s been championed by Jess Iszatt from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in London and you can listen to the track above.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Tiana Blake - Cut Ties

Tiana Blake is on 1Xtra's playlist! Tiana is a 20 year old RnB singer-songwriter from South East London. Her sound is channels 90's/early 00's artists like Brandy, Musiq Soulchild and Monica and she's been championed by Jess Iszatt from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in London.

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Phoebe Green is in the Introducing hot spot on Radio 1's playlist! She is a 21-year-old indie artist from the small seaside town of Lytham who burst onto the scene in 2016, with her self-released 02:00 AM album which she recorded in her bedroom. She’s influenced by Arctic Monkeys, The Beatles, Cher and Amy Winehouse and ‘Easy Peeler’ was written with Juliette from The Big Moon. Phoebe has been championed by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Manchester and you can hear her all week on daytime Radio 1.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Pip Millet - Like It Like That

Manchester-based R&B singer Pip Miller is on 1Xtra's playlist! Jamz Supernova on the station has been backing her, and Pip is pushing boundaries with her silky voice and neo-soul flavours, influenced by the likes of Eryka Badu, Joni Mitchell and Amy Winehouse. She’s also been supported by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Manchester, and you can hear her all week on 1Xtra.

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Cambridge artist Cavetown is on Radio 1's playlist as Introducing artist of the week! Cavetown is 21 year old, Robin Skinner who started posting original songs and covers on YouTube at the age of 14. Since then he has self-released three albums and has just dropped his latest LP, ‘Sleepyhead’ which he wrote, recorded, produced and mixed himself in his bedroom. He's been championed by Ellen Ellard and the team at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Cambridgeshire, and you'll be able to hear 'Sweet Tooth' played all week across daytime Radio 1.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 1Xtra: Dux - Give Me Strength

Dux is in the Introducing hot spot this week on 1Xtra's playlist! Dux is a Kent-based UK MC and producer who specialises in Hip Hop as well as creating Grime and UK Garage with his own twist. He's influenced by the likes of Kendrick, J Cole and BBK and he's been championed by Abbie McCarthy and the crew at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Introducing in Kent. Be sure to catch 'Give Me Strength' all week on Yasmin, Ace, Dotty, Twin B, Nick Bright and Nadia Jae.

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