Xsara's Xtra is an award-winning show that covers the best independent music from the UK. Hosted by Xsara and sponsored by AIM (Association of Independent Music) and IK Multimedia.

A sound, a style and a cultural movement, born in NYC and built on the pillars of compelling beats, creative wordplay and social commentary. Hip hop's influence is everywhere.

Movement built on beats, rhymes and social commentary

Hip Hop

The burgeoning UK hip hop scene is defined by its distinctive sub-genres, including raw urban forms such as grime and drill. 

British genre encompassing grime, drill and more

UK Hip Hop

One of the most popular and diverse forms of hip hop in the world today, rap emphasises wordplay and lyrical flow, as well as the unique persona of the rapper themself.

Hip hop with an emphasis on lyrical delivery

A UK-born hybrid of rap and electronic dance music that evolved out of UK garage, jungle, dancehall and hip hop.

UK hybrid of rap, garage, dancehall and hip hop

Grime

Xsara's Xtra

East London Leytonstone rapper Lemzi chooses the songs and takes over the show! He speaks to Xsara about taking risks to pursue his music career and overcoming fear of failure.

Lemzi

West London rapper MSL speaks to Xsara about how having a positive mindset and strong work ethic has got him to where he is now and his upcoming EP.

Rapper and artist Ric Flo takes over the show! He talks to Xsara about his new single 'Fam', his tour with his collective Jungle Brown, rap workshops and how he's inspiring youth.

Xsara's Xtra

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