KISS Xtra

KISS Xtra understands that UK hip hop and R&B are more than just a playlist, they're a culture. Listening to KISS Xtra live, you get a tight rotation of current chart-toppers and classic tracks, but it avoids the over-produced feel of commercial radio. You'll hear Stormzy next to an old-school Aaliyah cut, then Kendrick Lamar's latest. That's the station's strength: balancing US imports with homegrown talent. Weekends might dig into grime roots or R&B slow jams. Not for the purist who hates hearing the same track twice in a shift. But for everyday listening, it's solid. The presenters could ta…