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Blak Twang While others copied the US, he rapped in his South London voice and put Deptford on record. His lost album Dettwork SouthEast became legend before Sony released it years later. He won a MOBO in 1996 and still built with Kingdem decades on.

Silver Bullet hit the UK charts at 17 with “Bring Forth the Guillotine.” He followed it with “20 Seconds to Comply,” which reached #11. He built both tracks on raw delivery and samples from James Brown and RoboCop. 📷 Image source: undergroundunited.de 📷 Photos: Normski

DJ Paydro is back with the Breaks & Soul Show bringing you an eclectic journey through Breaks, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Disco, House, Jungle & more 🔥 With 40+ years of vinyl collecting and the motto “If I like it, I like it,” expect pure selector energy and boundary-pushing soundsca…

Hijack shaped UK Hip-Hop before most labels paid attention. Between 1988 and 1993, their Britcore sound led the scene and pushed UK rap across Europe, selling 30,000 copies of Horns of Jericho. Ice T signed them after hearing Hold No Hostage on radio. Salute to Hijack.

Hardnoise shaped the UK hardcore Hip Hop scene in the early 90s. Formed in 1988, they built Britcore with tracks like “Untitled” and “Serve Tea Then Murder.” Rave and jungle DJs sampled their sound across Europe. Salute to Hardnoise

DJ pHiLLy™ & 210Presents return with the Trackside Burner Radio Show, bringing that raw Boom Bap and underground Hip Hop energy to your airwaves 🔥 From classic cuts to emerging talent, plus interviews with legends like Marco Polo, Lord Finesse and BLADE — this is real Hip Ho…

Daron returns with A Bronx Tale, taking you back to the foundations of Hip Hop culture 🔥 A breakdancer from the late 80s and 90s UK scene, Daron brings the energy of Covent Garden’s B-Boy era with a journey through Electro, early Hip Hop and 70s & 80s Soul. 📻 On air | Itch …

🎙️ Kat Pearson is stepping into the DJ booth with Kat’s Blues & Blessings Show — a soul-stirring fusion of Blues & Gospel 🎶✨ From the ‘Devil’s Music’ to Sunday’s sacred sounds, Kat explores the deep roots, raw emotion, and powerful history behind two of America’s most influe…

Kishmeister returns with Beats Theory, bringing you a deep dive into Hip Hop, UK Rap, beats and soulful productions 🔥 A Red Bull 3Style UK finalist and longtime supporter of DJ culture, Kishmeister blends knowledge, turntablism and fresh discoveries every week. 📻 On air | I…

In 1985, Cash Crew came out of Ladbroke Grove and signed to Virgin while still in school. Their 1991 album and tracks like “Green Grass” tackled racism, class & Black British life. In 1992, they dropped “The Provider,” one of the UK’s first Islamic Hip Hop records. Salute!!

DJ Sammy Jay is back with the Xposure Show bringing you real, raw UK Hip Hop, Grime & Boom Bap 🔥 From certified classics to the hardest new talent – she’s got it covered. 🏆 2021 Best UK Hip Hop DJ Award winner 📻 On air NOW | Itch Radio 🌐 itchradio.com Every Satu…

Overlord X is a true pioneer of UK Hip Hop. In the late 80s, he helped shape a bold, homegrown British Hip Hop sound. As founder of X Posse, he tackled real issues on tracks like “14 Days in May.” Artist, producer, mentor, he didn’t just make music; he helped build the culture.

DJ Cern is in the studio with The Mix and Blend Show, delivering a fusion of House, Hip Hop and Caribbean sounds with serious selector energy 🔥 From underground house parties in the late 80s to Camden’s vibrant music scene, DJ Cern brings decades of experience and global infl…

MC Duke shaped UK Hip Hop before most people paid attention. He led hardcore Hip Hop with “Organised Rhyme” and the Hard As Hell releases. BBC Radio 1 backed him in 1987 when few rappers had airtime. He later bridged hip hop and hardcore through Suburban Base.

P.CAT (Chris Townsend) is stepping up with Into The Weekend, bringing you a heavyweight mix of Hip Hop, Reggae, Dancehall and 70s & 80s Soul 🔥 With decades of influence in music, design and pirate radio culture, expect deep cuts, timeless classics and seriou…

Lick Shot is up next with Lick Shot Sounds, bringing you a heavyweight blend of Hip Hop & Reggae straight from the vinyl crates 🔥 With a life dedicated to vinyl culture, expect timeless classics, old school grooves and pure selector energy every week. 📻 On air NOW | Itch Ra…

She Rockers were one of the first British all‑female Hip Hop groups. They came out of London and broke into the scene in the late 80s. Their 1990 track “Give It a Rest” with Betty Boo hit the UK charts. She Rockers we salute you!

The Sindecut helped build UK Hip Hop in 1988. Their Sindecut EP mixed hip hop, soul, and reggae, recorded in a garage in Milton Keynes by DJ Evil Eddie Richards. “Sindecut’s Kickin Yeah” became one of the first hip hop records linked to Milton Keynes. Later signed to Virgin.

DJ Paydro is back with the Breaks & Soul Show bringing you an eclectic journey through Breaks, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Disco, House, Jungle & more 🔥 With 40+ years of vinyl collecting and the motto “If I like it, I like it,” expect pure selector energy and boundary-pushing soundsca…