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Episodes from BBC Radio 1Xtra's Stories broadcast in 2012

May
  1. Emeli Sande
    3 days left to listen
    1Xtra tells the story of one of the UK's most exciting new talents. (R)
  2. Generation Next
    2 days left to listen
    BBC Radio 1's Gemma Cairney meets a new wave of young entrepreneurs.
  3. 1Xtra's Story of the Amen Break
    Another change to hear Crissy Criss tell the story of the Amen Break. (R)
April
  1. The Story of Labrinth
    MistaJam tells the Story of Labrinth - artist,producer and restaurateur!
  2. 10 Years of Grime
    1Xtra's DJ Target takes us on a journey back over the past 10 years of grime.
  3. The Story of Labrinth
    MistaJam tells the Story of Labrinth - artist,producer and restaurateur!
  4. Emeli Sande
    3 days left to listen
    1Xtra tells the story of one of the UK's most exciting new talents.
  5. The Rise of Afrobeats
    Another chance to hear DJ Edu's Story of Afrobeats. (R)
March
  1. Fabio and Grooverider
    After Fabio and Grooverider are passing on the drum and bass baton. This is their story.
  2. Ladies with Lyrics
    Sarah Jane Crawford tells the story of the females MCs who are catching up with the men.
  3. No Homo: Hip-Hop's Last Taboo
    Another chance to hear Georgia Lewis-Anderson's special investigation for 1Xtra. (R)
  4. The Story of Stargate
    Another chance to hear 1Xtra's Story of Stargate. (R)
February
  1. Back to the Brit School
    Find out what life at the Brit School is really like with former graduate Gemma Cairney.
  2. Don't Bet On It: The Story of Young People and Gambling
    Radio 1Xtra investigates the pleasures and potential pitfalls of gambling.
  3. The Story of Cash Money
    Another chance to hear Westwood's Story of Cash Money. (R)
  4. Gone Too Soon
    J Dilla
    5/5. In the final episode, we celebrate the life of producer J Dilla. (R)
January
  1. It's Grime Up North
    Charlie Sloth takes a road trip to find the North of England's hottest rappers. (R)
  2. The Rise of Afrobeats
    Another chance to hear DJ Edu's Story of Afrobeats.
  3. The A to Z of Michael Kiwanuka
    Rob da Bank meets up with Michael Kiwanuka, winner of the BBC's Sound of 2012.
  4. Hot for 2012
    1Xtra looks at some of the artists tipped for the top in 2012.

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