13th September
Ras Kwame bringing you the best of the UK music scene right now, listen back to hear brand new tracks from Stush, Chipmunk, Rossi B & Luca and Vybz Kartel. Yes the Jamaican Vybz Cartel! He's hooked up with the UK's Dolomite on the Rising Up Riddim.

6th September
Ras Kwame bringing you the best of the UK music scene right now, brand new tracks from Speech Debelle, Jeye Severe and Swindle. Plus exclusive live tracks from Mz Bratt, Effie and Maxsta recorded at the legendary Maida Vale studios.

30th August
Ras Kwame was joined in the studio by internationally renowned UK super producer Dready who co-hosted a bank holiday weekend homegrown special. Listen back to hear Dready in the mix with old school dancehall, carnival tunes and some very special new Dready productions.

23rd August
Crissy Criss takes care of business whilst Ras is away. Check out all the best in new UK music including upfront tracks from Shy FX, The Nextmen, Wiley and Dirrty Goodz.

16th August
Ras Kwame bringing you the freshest sounds in the UK right now! Ras was joined in the studio with Double S and Shocka from Marvell. They chatted about the release of their new mixtape, school days, blogging and the grime scene. They also dropped a freestyle over some funky beats

9th August
Ras Kwame bringing you the freshest sounds in the UK right now! We had brand new tracks from Kano, Sway, Julian & Damian Marley and Kate Bond.

 2nd August
Ras Kwame bringing you the freshest sounds in the UK right now! Smasher joined Ras in the studio to talk music, holidays and Summer Skanking! Listen back to hear a World Exclusive Smasher remix of the Heartless Crew Theme, funky style.

26th July
Tonight Ras was blessed with a Mr Hudson pass through, we were celebrating him entering the charts with Supernova at Number 2. Ras also asked him all about the "Rihanna date", marriage was discussed!

19th July
Ras had a very special live session from MPHO recorded earlier this month at the BBC Maida Vale studios. MPHO joined Ras Kwame in the studio for a chat where she talked about her life experiences, musical influences and how they've made her into the diverse artist she is today.

12th July
Ras Kwame was joined by the one and only Akala who dropped into tell us all about the amazing Hip Hop Shakespeare project, make sure you listen back to find out how you could win a Maida Vale session with Akala and Bashy.

5th July
Ras Kwame is back from his hols and has bags of new tunes from the UK's finest for you to blast on your speakers! You got involved and let us know what you were up to and Ras brought you some live music from Kobi Onyame who performed on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury last week.

28th June
Wretch 32 and Vis highjacked the studio to deliver 3 hours of the freshest UK music and Ras's Glastonbury highlights including live performances from Chipmunk,Kof, Louise Golbey, Speach Debelle & Kid Bass

21st June
DJ Target looked after you whilst Ras was on holiday! Plenty  gems of UK music for your enjoyment! Including tracks from Doom Man, Emeli Sande, Agent X and Scorcher. Ahead of Glastonbury next week we replayed some musical highlights from last year's festival. Plus this week's podcast tracks include some electro pop from Hampshire, some soca tinged funky house and a fresh young MC from London. 

14th June
Bashy is in the hotseat whilst Ras Kwame takes a break! He plays the freshest UK music and a few of his favourite old skool classics. Plus hear what went down at I Luv Live in London, live tracks from H Boogie, Kele Le Roc, Baby J and Bashy himself!

7th June
Ras Kwame dropping the biggest tunes in the UK right now, including new music from Skepta, some soulful vibes from Sky Montique and some new DnB from Bristol's Dr Meaker.
This week's podcast tracks were causing a stir on the text's, in our selection we have a possible contender for this year's summer anthem, a track which could be inspired by DJ Ironik and a look into the life of an MC.

31st May
Ras Kwame dropping the biggest tunes in the UK right now, including the new track from Crazy Cousins which caused a studio dance off! Have they changed the electric slide for 2009?
Listen back to hear live tracks from Bashy and catch Ras talking to the man himself, Bish Bash Bosh.

24th May
What a big show, Ras kicked it off with the UK's official number 1. There was live tracks from Davinche and a World Exclusive from Crazy Cousinz.

17th May
Ras-ta man Kwame was fresh back from Radio 1's Big Weekend with a huge bag of new tunes and live highlights from Dizzee Rascal, Wretch 32 and Double S
 
3rd May 09
Ras Kwame back in the building this week with the biggest show pon road!

Plus download this weeks homegrown podcast, 3 fresh unsigned tracks for FREE!! Check it out now!

26th April 09
Ras Kwame back in the building this week with a BIG show.. Trust! we kicked off with catchin up with Tynchy Stryder & Dappy as they celebrated hitting the UK's number 1 slot!!! plus we caught up with Lei-An and Teezy as they filled us in on their recent Live session which you can now watch online....

Plus download this weeks homegrown podcast, 3 fresh unsigned tracks for FREE!! Check it out now!

19th April
Target in for Ras this week, showcasing the best in UK Music. We replayed some of the Motown classic covers, plus blazed new tracks from Wiley, Young Nate and Gracious Nappa Man K and Kele Le Roc. Plus download this weeks homegrown podcast, 3 fresh unsigned tracks for FREE!! Check it out now!

12th April
Listen to this massive show with Ras Kwame as he delivers the freshest UK music in the world. This week it's all about celebrating 50 years of Motown, Lock in to hear 3 motown classic's remade by UK artist's .
Plus download this weeks homegrown podcast, 3 fresh unsigned tracks for FREE!! Check it out now!

05th April
Listen to this massive show with Ras Kwame as he delivers the freshest UK music in the world. This week it's all about celebrating 30 years Of Hip Hop and HomeGrown salutes the legends - don't miss it as classic Hip Hop material is covered by the cream of the UK crop!

29th March
Listen to this massive show with Ras Kwame as he delivers the freshest UK music in the world. Akala drops by to chat about Hip Hop shakespeare. Plus listen to a clip from the Wiley interview & hear a Maida Vale track from Sky Montique. Download this weeks homegrown podcast, 3 fresh unsigned tracks for FREE!!

22nd March
Listen to this massive show with Ras Kwame as he delivers the freshest UK music in the world. This week you can hear 2 exclusive Young Nate live tracks from Ras's Radio 1 show . Plus download this weeks homegrown podcast, 3 fresh unsigned tracks for FREE!!

15th March
Listen to this massive show with Ras Kwame as he delivers the freshest UK music in the world. Special guests this week include production outfit Ill Blu & Princess Nyah.
Listen online now (or when you've got time, it's well worth it)

8th March
Listen to this massive show with Ras Kwame as he delivers the freshest UK music in the world. Special guests this week are Asher Don & DJ Ignition. Dropping some new material & supplying the jokes.

01st March
Listen to this massive show with Ras Kwame as he delivers the freshest UK music in the world. Listen to the special mix from UK music Legend Jumpin Jack Frost.

Listen online now (or when you've got time, it's well worth it)

22nd Febuary
Listen to this massive show with Ras Kwame as he delivers the freshest UK music in the world. With tracks from Sway's Maida Vale session & free tracks for you to download, aspart of the HomeGrown podcast.

15th Febuary
Listen to this massive show as Ras Kwame returns in the HomeGrown hotseat. This week J2K of Roll Deep fame joined Ras in the studio to talk about his past present & future. Hear the news on his EP, soon to be released on an SD card.

08th Febuary
Listen to this massive show as Target fills in for Ras Kwame. This week Shystie of dubplate drama fame joined us in the studio alongside bassline producer Sub-Zero, to talk about the new series of Dubplate drama & their collaboration. We also spoke to DJ Ironik & saluted Noel Clarke who won a BAFTA tonight.

 02nd Febuary
Listen to this massive show as Twin B steps in for Ras. This week see's the cream of the UK crop represented in a 3 hour music show. This week’s podcast featured 3 tracks from the Maida Vale sessions. 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown FACT

25th January
Massive show this week as Ras presents the next wave of HomeGrown stars with maida vale sessions & live interviews from Master Shortie, Meleka & Janee. This week’s podcast featured 3 tracks from the Maida Vale sessions. 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown FACT

18th January
Massive show this week Ras repping the very best in UK black music, with big new exclusives from Chipmunk and Skepta. This week’s podcast featured 3 hot unsigned artists: Jay, Sandy and Craig, make sure you download NOW!!!

11th January
BBC Introducing HomeGrown with Ras Kwame, delivering the very best in the UK HomeGrown music scene. From Grime to Dancehall, Ras Kwame is here to rep the very best in the UK. Download the 09 podcast, which includes Louis Van, Johnsson & Sleeka ft J Bomma B 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown FACT

4th January
BBC Introducing HomeGrown with Ras Kwame, delivering the very best in the UK HomeGrown music scene. From Grime to Dancehall, Ras Kwame is hear to rep the very best in the UK.
Download the 09 podcast, which includes SBD, May & Shwain. 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown FACT

28th December
BBC Introducing HomeGrown with Twin B, he speaks to Chipmunk, Bashy & Crazy Cousinz before playing a 30 minute Funky House mix. Download the highlight's of 08 podcast, which includes Sheya, Brian Temba & Zeekay. 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown FACT

21st December
BBC Introducing wraps up your HomeGrown year with some of the biggest event's & tracks of 08. Including TS7, African Cup of Nations, Omar, Tinchy Stryder & the Album listening sessions. Download the highlight's of 08 podcast, which includes Master Shortie.

14th December
Today's show see's Twin B take over the reins of Introducing HomeGrown, Listen for live recording's from Asher D's Maida Vale session & download the podcast. 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown FACT

7th December
Today's show was a reflection of 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown, a month of HomeGrown stars taking over the network. Ras speaks to Jazzy B from Soul ll Soul. Download the podcast. 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown FACT

 30th November
Goldie steps into the hot seat to wrap up 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown
Listen to Goldie’s, golden years, where he breaks down black music through the eyes of the legendary man himself. Also you can hear the HomeGrown podcast, Drum and Bass special. Download the podcast. 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown FACT

23rd November
Estelle stepped into the hot seat while Ras Kwame got his Paxman on!
Listen to Ras in conversation with Estelle with contributions from Sway, Jay Sean & JD. Also you can hear the HomeGrown podcast, positive special. Download the podcast. 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown FACT

16th November
Craig David gives back the controls to Ras Kwame but not before getting into conversation with the HomeGrown man himself. Also you can hear our UKG salute to the Old skool, Grime & Bassline. Download the podcast. 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown FACT

9th November
Rio Ferdinand give's back the controls to Ras Kwame but not before getting into conversation with the HomeGrown man himself alongside Nia Jai. Also you can hear HomeGrown track specially made with top mc's from round the UK. 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown FACT

2nd November
Ras delivers another quality HomeGrown music show and shines the light on the UK music scene.
We salute HomeGrown weekends gone by and give you a sneak preview into the world of HomeGrown music.

26th October
Ras delivers another quality Homegrown music show and shines the light on the UK music scene. Special guest passing through the buiding new UK hip hop talent: Brotherman. Ras also announces the launch of 1Xtra Loves HomeGrown, celebrating all thats good in the UK. Coming soon

19th October
Ras delivers another quality Homegrown music show and shines the light on the UK music scene. Download the podcast and get three unsigned tracks. As part of Black History Month Ras is in conversation with Omar

12th October
Ras delivers another quality Homegrown music show and shines the light on the UK music scene. Download the podcast and get three unsigned tracks

5th October
Hilary from Hil St Soul joined Ras in the studio to break down her new album
which peaked in the US RnB & Hip Hop billboard chart at 24

28th September
As part of this months fresh and new...It's all about the 4th exclusive album listening session, this week features Roll Deep with return of the big money sound

21st September
As part of this months Fresh and new... It's all about the 3rd exclusive album listening session, this week features Sway speaking on his album "The Signature LP"

14th September
Ras delivers another quality Homegrown music show and shines a light on quality Homegrown
as part of this months Fresh and new... It's all about the 2nd exclusive album listening session,
this week features Ironik speaking on his album "no point wasting tears" out on 29th September

7th September
Ras delivers 100% Homegrown music shining the light on quality UK music.
This week featured an exclusive album listening session with Ironik breaking down his debut album.  

31st August
Ras returns to deliver another quality Homegrown music show. He was joined by Tinie Tempah who dropped a heavy freestyle and some fresh tracks

24th August
Twin in for Ras this with a special HomeGrown pre carnval show: Looking back on the talent coming from Leeds, with guest mix for Bassline producer Witty Boy and special guest in the studio : Alex Mills, homegrown leeds talent in the podcast, plus some big UK tunes!!

17 August
Ras is back this week in the seat, with some hot HomeGrown Heat, new tracks from Wretch 32, Blak Twang, and Chase and Status. Also he's joined live in the studio with hot Bristol talent Buggsy. Check out the heavy freestyle.

10 August
Seani B continues the 1Xtra loves summer vibe and brings you big live tracks from Napa courtesy of Sway, Tinnie Tempah & DJ NG. Then if that's not enough it was all about a look back at the 2007 Electric proms featuring Estelle, Ben Westbeech, Kano, taio Cruz & Ghetto

03 August
The show thats flying the flag for HomeGrown music across the UK! Check out some of the biggest tracks in the UK today, Also he blazed 3 brand new tracks for the podcast. Download it this week.

27 July
The show thats flying the flag for HomeGrown music across the UK! Check out some heat from cherry V JME and and TC check out Also he blazed 3 brand new tracks for the podcast. Download it this week.

20 July
The show thats flying the flag for HomeGrown music across the UK!
The biggest tracks from around the UK delivered by Ras Kwame

13 July
The show thats flying the flag for HomeGrown music across the UK! Tonght's show featured live Maida Vale tracks from Crazy Cousins and Vula, plus Ras asked for your thoughts on a brand new Dynamic MC track. Also he blazed 3 brand new tracks for the podcast. Download it this week.

07 July
UK STAND UP TALL!! Big show tonight, Ras saluted Dizzee as UK's no 1. The Star in the Hood Tinchy Styrder passed through the studios and let off an exclusive new track hot from the studio. Plus blazed some new tracks from Sway, Si Philli & live track from Kners.

29 June
Ras Kwame returns to deliver the best in Homegrown music
plus a look over the weekend of Homegrown talent representing @ Glastonbury on the BBC Introducing Homegrown stage.


22 June
Twin B in for Ras Kwame.
Kano joined Twin in the studio to talk about his new situation, 140 Grime Street and drop a heavy freestyle.
All that plus the very best in UK music from across the board.

15 June
The biggest UK music on the planet, with Twin B flying the UK flag for the very best in UK Music hear the exclusive from Kano's new album 140 Grime street called Hustle. Download the free Homegrown podcast and recieve free music

08 June
The HomeGrown Don playing the freshest UK tracks, check out hot exclusive from Sway - Big! Plus Ras was joined in the studio by Bassline producer Subzero, and vocalists Ideal and Sasha all reppin for 7 Wonders Records on the Bassline scene.

01 June
The biggest UK music on the planet, Ras flying the UK flag for the very best in UK Music
Get your slice of free unsigned tracks from Darwood, K1 & Dot Rotten


25 May
The biggest UK music on the planet, Ras flying the UK flag.
Brand new music, celebrating the 20th Year anniversary of Soul II Soul & commemerating UK Star Tubby T

18 May
The biggest UK music on the planet, Ras flying the UK flag.
Brand new track from Shola Ama, and J2K plus a heavy freestyle from Nolay

11 May
All the biggest tracks in the UK covering all the genres. Nolay joins Ras in the studio to chat about everything in Nolays Wolrd plus tracks from Radio 1s Big Weekend. The biggest UK music on the planet.

4 May
All the biggest tracks in the UK covering all the genres.
DJ Ras Kwame delivers the biggest 3 hours of UK music on the planet.

27 April
DJ Ironik passes through and talks to Ras Kwame about what's going on in his world.
From social networking to his manager being his Mum.

20 April
All the biggest tracks in the UK covering all the genres.
Million Dan passes through and catches up with
Ras Kwame and gives you his top tips to longevity & being successfull.

13 April
Its Homegrown with the UK's no 1 Estelle 4th week running.
Ras Kwame gives you nothing but Homegrown flava.
All the biggest tracks in the UK covering all the genres

06 April
Its a Homegrown weekend with the UK's no 1 Estelle 3rd week running.
Sweetie Irie and Mr.Midas passed through to bless you with some freestyles.

30 March
The UK's no 1 Estelle & Leona Lewis number 1 in the USA. America hasn't had a UK number 1 since Kim Wilde, 20 years ago. Also check out the 3 fresh unsigned tracks in this weeks podcast which is a Dancehall special

23 March
The UK's no 1 Estelle pass thru the studio, (congrats to her). Plus we Sincere also passed through the HomeGrown studio to show love and bless the mic.

16 March
Ras was joined by special guest bassline/ Rn'b singer Gemma Fox this week, also announced the big HomeGrown Tour starting next month check full dates here Plus 3 more fresh unsigned tracks in this weeks' podcast.

09 March
Ras brings you the biggest Homegrown music. Plus he blazed off brand new tracks, as well as showcased 3 new unsigned tracks. Check out the show NOW!


02 March 08
Ras back in the hot seat with a banger of a show, we had the godfather of Dubstep Benga in the house. The producer of the MASSIVE hit Night. Plus he blazed off a brand new Smasher track, as well as showcased 3 brand new unsigned tracks. Check out the show NOW!


24 Feb 08
Twin Bizzle was in for Ras Kwame today, blazing show with pure big UK tunes. Including brand new Scor- Zay –Zee, Roll Deep and Choong Family. Plus we showcased 3 brand new unsigned tracks in this weeks podcast. 


17 Feb 08
Ras reppin strong for the UK. BBC Introducing HomeGrown , playing the best in black music from the UK.
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10 Feb 08
Very BIG show tonight: Ras was joined live in the studio by Manny's finest emcee's Lyrican and Hoodman. They dropped some heavy freestyles, bars were spitting and energy was flowing, plus an extra special exclusive! Ras also skooled you the evolution of UKG from 2 step right up to Bassline. Plus 3 heavy tracks from this week's HomeGrown Podcast
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03 Feb 08
Very BIG show tonight: Ras was joined live in the studio by 17 year old wonder basseline producer TS7. He dropped an exclusive 20 minute mix ! Ras also caught up with new twisted soul artist Tawiah and played her wicked live track she performed at Maida Vale studios for BBC Introducing. Plus check out 3 heavy unsigned tracks in this week's HomeGrown Podcast..

27 Jan 08  
The freshest UK talent on 100% Homegrown with Ras Kwame.This week, we featured a live track from Maida Vale from Taio Cruz with his new track. Come On Girl. We hit you off with brand new tracks from Roni Size, Tinchy Stryder, Envy and Shizzle. Plus tcheck out the unsigned HomeGrown Podcast this week it's a Dn'B Special.
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20 Jan 08
The freshest UK talent on 100% Homegrown with Ras Kwame.This week, Live tracks from Maida Vale from Bashy with a live Black Boys mix, an exclusive RnB version of Heartbroken, Skibadee Freestyle and not forgetting the Unsigned Homegrown Podcast

13 Jan 08

The African Nations UK Cup 1Xtra Style. Ras brings his show from a 5 a side Football pitch, where captains Treble T, Ace, Vis and DJ Edu brought their star line up to the battlefield. Freestyles from Skepta, Tinchy Stryder and Skibadee. Also Interveiws with Tor, Lonyo and Mark Bright, Plus Tons more!! Listen back for this execlusive show!!!

06 Jan 08
HomeGrown's first show for 2008. Ras is back playing the best in UK music
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30 Dec
The Best of 100% HomeGrown live sessions 2007

23 Dec
Big show tonight : Ras brought you his best tracks from 2007 plus caught up with Sway on the phone.

16 Dec
Ras flies the UK flag this week with 3 hours of HomeGrown music. Focusing on US/ UK Collaborations, plus he had Producer JD aka Dready live in the studio talking about his US Projects.

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9 Dec 07
Ras flies the UK flag this week with 3 hours of HomeGrown music. Check out the brand new exclusives from Sway, Estelle , Skinnyman, and Darren B - VERY BIG!!

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2 Dec 07
As Ras delivers the biggest UK tracks in the world he's joined by Fight Klub entrants Lyrikan & Koolas freestyle , & it get's heated with Big Son. Also Homegrown cuts a platform for new and exciting artists to showcase there music. 

25th November
As Ras delivers the biggest UK tracks in the world he's joined by the head of Project talent UK, Nutty NRG & Laurissa. They chat about Talent shows, the secrets of the industry & artist bootcamps. Also Homegrown cuts a platform for new and exciting artists to showcase there music.

18th November
Ras delivers the biggest UK tracks in the world Lauryn Mason joins him in the studio. He  plays highlights from T2's meeting with Cameo & If that's not enough the person behind the biggest ever selling debut UK album, Leona Lewis leaves a special message for you.

11th November
Darren B joins Ras Kwame live in the studio, he also gives us a freestyle singing over
T2 ft Jodie Aysha's - Heartbroken.

4th November
Ras Kwame delivers 100% Homegrown in the true way in which only he can.

28th October
Ras Kwame wraps up 1Xtra's coverage of this years Electric proms, we bought you exclusive performances from Taio Cruz, Ben Westbeech, Durrty Goods & Estelle. Watch the live performances here

21st October 2007
Ras Kwame fully represents, supplying all genres of
100% Homegrown UK Music to the world. The Black History Month UK Spotlight is on the Drum & Bass scene the featured artist is UK Apache - Original Nuttah

14th October 2007
Ras Kwame fully represents, supplying all genres of
100% Homegrown UK Music to the world. The Black History Month UK Spotlight was on the Dancehall scene the featured artist is Papa Levi with "Mi God Mi King"

 7th October 2007
New Gemma Fox, Darrn B, Sean Anthony - Ras went Slowjam crazy today!!

30 September
This week it was all about celebrating the BET Awards winners and going back to some of their classic tracks - the ones that made you sit up and go pay attention.

23 September
We had a little round up of the MOBOs on today's show, and also played some new Skepta, Ramzi plus some cracking new bassline by U.S.F.

16 September
Ras talked Mobos, BET awards and played big tunes from Chase & Status, Jehst, Beverly Knight and Terror Danjah to name a few! Get in there!

9 September
Benga benga benga. Say no more - dubstep on the menu setting the scene for a bass-heavy 2 hour session.

2 September
Brand new tunes from Craig David, Kano and Est'elle!

26 August
No show this week as it was all about Leeds and Notting Hill Carnival.

19 August
Ras was joined by bassline producer Deliquent and vocalist Kcat 

12 August
Another blast of a show, showcase some of the best UK beats around at the moment... Giving you new material to keep you going on a summer's evening.. It's BIG

29 July
Twin Bizzle in the place, blazing some new tunes from Akala, Kano it was BIG!! 

22 July
Big show!! Ras Kwame was joined in the studio by Natty & John Blood, with an accoustic session to blow you away!!

15 July
Brand new Dutty Goodz, Kano & Craig David, Boy Better Know, Sticky, Cleo, Omar, Young Kof, Richie Dan.. the roll call goes on.

Oh yeah.. and an EXCLUSIVE Amy Winehouse record.

08 July
Ras is in the Summer mood this week with a whole load of old skool UKG to get you in the vibe. Check out brand new EXCLUSIVE Amy Winehouse, Young Kof, Boy Better Know, Kners, Stush, T2, and a come back track from Lisa Maffia.. NEWNESS everywhere, GET IN THERE!!!

01 July
RnB was the main course on todays menu... Hear highlights from RnB Discoveries, hear UK talent at it's best... Ronnie Herel gave us his thoughts on UK RnB, who can remember Omar "There's Nothing Like This" BIG TUNE!! also blazed new tunes from Sabrina Washington, Sweetie Irie and Dirty Goodz!! Oh yeah and of course more RnB Discoveries.... Motown??

24 June
RnB Discoeries ... Highlights from each of their sets from The Playrooms in London, also Motown covers!!

17 June
Meet the RnB Discoveries! Hear this next Sunday recorded Live from The Playrooms in Central London. Brand new tuens from Dizzee, El Rae, Lisa Mafia, Tinchy Stryder... The list goes on. To top is all the one and only Dirty Goodz came with a heavy freestyle!!

10 June
Packed show full of 100% UK talent and BIG tunes, First Man Productions crew Jamie & Adam joined Ras in studio for a talk on 'How To Make A Successful Producer' don't forget to get your FREE download from Monday with the First Man Production special mix with unheard remixes......

03 June
Twin B in for Ras today.. it's 100% HomeGrown Cuts! 2 hours of brand new tracks from up and coming artists. You told Twin what you thought...boy do you lot like to talk!!! Get in there!!!

20 May
Ras Kwame back in good health, 1 half of the Manchester Collective The Elektrons Luke passed through to talk all things grimey, dirty, underground, and their new album Red Light Don't Stop.

13 May
Twin B holding it down for Ras this week, hold tight UK Hip Hop Newcomer Luc Skyz

06 May
100% HomeGrown Cuts! 2 hours of your tracks... and your feedback.
Want your music to be in the next show? Email homegrown@bbc.co.uk NOW!!!

29 April
Ras showcases the bassline house scene with special guests live in the studio T2, Dexplicit, Shaun Banger Scott & Wideboys!!!
T2 Heartbroken exclusive remix plus loads more bassline bangers for free now!!

22 April
Ras digs in the BBC crates and blazes some classic live tracks from MJ Cole, Smiley Culture & Sade, alongside fresh new live tracks from Jehst, Ny, Jenna G, Sirach & Tawiah!!!

15 April
UK RnB sensation Ching aka Sirach joins Ras live in the studio for an acoustic session. BIG!!!!

08 April
Curtis Lynch Junior joins Ras in the studio as part of Dancehall After Dark and jumps into the mix!

01 April
First Sunday of the month = HomeGrown Cuts!! 2 hours of pure unsigned unheard undiscovered music!!! Get your tracks in now to HomeGrown Cuts!

25 March
Aftershock take over the studio repping new album 'Shock to the System'. Ras catches up with Terror, Mz Bratt & El Rae, and DJ Spyro throws down an exclusive mix!!

18 March
Manchesters Finest : Broke n English live in the building!!

Ras chats to Broke n English about their new album 'Subject 2 Status', before the guys drop a heavy session of live PAs and freestyles with topics chosen by YOU!! From Mothers Day to football, from hiphop vs grime to kebabs, they smacked it!! Not one to be missed....

11 March
100% HomeGrown exclusive!! Ras brings you brand new Kano, Durtty Goodz & De-A-Co. You know where you heard it first!!

Ras catches up with Catch 22 in the studio showcasing some new productions!

Plus Ras gets the heads up on the Xtra Bass Awards tonight from 1Xtra's Jenna G & Radio 1's Grooverider!

04 March
L Double joins Ras Kwame and mixes up his favourite DnB Downloads!! Get the DnB mix now on your mp3 player - pure DnB freeness!!

Plus new Klashnekoff, Plan B ft Radiohead, Marcie Phonix & Hypa Fen, & exclusive Amy Winehouse!!

25 February
LIVE FROM CARDIFF! Richie Vibe Vee joins Ras Kwame for 2 hours of local brand new music live from Cardiff! D&B, Hip Hop, Grimey Bassline.. it's all in there..

18 February
Hip Hop MC Plan B joins Ras in the studio to talk touring, expectations and confidence.

11 February
Leading up to the Brit Awards this Wednesday, Ras takes you through his predictions for the Brits in 2010! Big show! Listen to Ras' Brit's predictions right now on your mp3 player, by subscribing to the HomeGrown Podcast.

04 February
The first Sunday of the month can only mean one thing....... HomeGrown Cuts!!! 2 full hours of pure unsigned material from up and coming producers & artists across the UK!

And you can get the creme of unsigned UK talent sent straight to your MP3 player now with the HomeGrown Podcast!! Join the movement....to subscribe click on podcast on the left over there!!!

28 January
Pete Tong chats to Ras & presents 4 of the UK's biggest unsigned artists: Natty, Katie Pearl, Foreign Beggars & Valentina! All the music you just heard is available on the HomeGrown Podcast!!

21 January
Lemar presents 4 of the UK's most exciting unsigned UK singers live from BBC's Maida Vale studios!

14 January
2 hours of the biggest UK flavours! Simon Webbe continues Podcast Month with his unsigned selection of artists from his UK Team Label from Manchester. 

7 January
Rio Ferdinand kicked off Podcast Month BIG with his unsigned selection of artists from his White Chalk collective from Manchester.

17 December
Brand new talent on 100% HomeGrown once more.. Nottingham rapper Instinct was in the studio and tore it down big style on a freestyle over some old skool UKG! Brand new Durrty Goodz, DJ Zinc, UK Team, Nolay and new London talent Realism.

10 December
100% HomeGrown came live from Bristol with some heavy live performances from the cream of fresh young local unsigned talent. With feedback from local guests, Full Cycle ’s Die and Krust, plus newcomer vocalist Ben Westbeech.

03 December
100% HomeGrown Cuts! The 2nd in our monthly series of shows where the whole 2 hours is over to you! Your music, your feedback.. are these the future stars of the UK ? Make sure you send us your tracks... 1Xtra PO BOX 1X, London , W1A!!!

26 November
Big show repping HomeGrown music, today. Ras spoke to Liverpool’s finest Young Kof live in studio, check the big tunes, plus the brand new Mpho Skeef and the troublemakers Ace and Vis repped on the podcast pure unsigned heat!!

19 November
The Big Brum show! Homegrown truly repped the talent of the city with some heavy live performances from The Heard, DT and Candy and 2Dark, check out performances from 2 fresh unsigned acts. Plus we also caught up with producer 2Dark and Dancehall sound system X ta C 4x4 blazed a firing mix. Listen back NOW!

12 November
Ras blazed a heavy brand new track from Instinct hot from the studio, also check out the brand new Mpho Skeef. This weeks' podcast was repped by Cameo fresh from Pirate sessions, who came through with a unsigned heat

5 November
Special one today, we launched our brand new monthly show, dedicating the entire show to you. 2 hours of unsigned, unheard, undiscovered music... Where give your HONEST feedback

29 October
This week we repped for UKG ! Old skool veteran PSG and newcomer Scorcher had a heavy BHM Homegrown session. Definitely worth listen to!

22 October
This week's Black History Month homegrown sessions was all about Dn'B veteran Cleveland Watkiss alongside nu talent SPMC for an exclusive collaboration.

15 October
This week's Black History Month homegrown session was all about Dancehall, veteran Tippa Irie alongside nu talent Babychan from suncyle check out the heavy session!

08 October
We're bringing the veterans and the nu talent together for exclusive live Black History Month sessions this week we repped Hip Hop artists Blak Twang and Reveal. VERY BIG!!

24 September
Ras came LIVE from the UK's first Hip Hop event for women! He spoke to the cream of the female crop from the UK - not to be missed!

10 September
This week Hip hop collective Wolftown Recordings represent in the homegrown mix.

03 September
UK DMC Champion Asian Hawk reps strong in the mix for podcast.

20 August
East London's Supa D reppin Funky house in the mix tonight, a BIG show

13 August
Derby's finest producer Baby J reps UK Hip Hop in the mix, featuring big names like Klashnekoff, Rukus, Dynamite MC, and Shade 1

06 August
Birmingham's biggest soundsystem X-Ta-C represent their City in a heavy mix. Plus Ras blazes off a whole heap of tunes from Taio Cruz, Soundbwoy entertainment and Tor's new Striving remix.

30 July
As we waved goodbye to our long standing feature Homegrown Cuts this week's podcast was a hommage to all the artists whose battled in the competition. Ras repped them hard with the biggest cuts from this year in the mix.

23 July
It's all about the grime ting. Boy Better Know's Skepta and the Merkle Man himself Jammer both repped strong and spit pure fire on the mic!

16 July
Twin B was in the Homegrown hotseat for Ras Kwame.
Listen back to hear EXCLUSIVE MC FREESTYLE SESSION FROM THE UK'S top street battle MC's : Mic Assassin, Archiac and Whatshisface fresh from repping in the US.

2 July
Soundbwoy and the Soundbwoy entertainment camp were live in session for the Homegrown mix this week. Check out the live version of the next single dropping from camp by new girl Mel Divine, plus 1Xtra's homegirl Tor blessed the mic on the Never Wanna Say remix. UUUUK!!

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