1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave BBC Radio 1Xtra

Richie Brave and guests discuss what it means to live a 'soft life'. Is there a strict definition of 'soft life'? Or is it something we can define for ourselves?

As part of 1Xtra's celebration of dancehall, Richie Brave is joined by singer, songwriter and rapper Alicai Harley, dancehall artist and performer Doktor and award winning DJ and presenter DJ Mexy to talk about their favourite dancehall tracks and memories.
Also sharing their thoughts will be 1Xtra family Seani B, and BBC TV and radio presenter Shanequa Paris.
We'll also be hearing from Jamaican broadcaster, news presenter, writer and producer Dadrian Gordon for the latest on Vybz Kartel.

On the eve of Stephen Lawrence Day, Richie Brave and guests discuss the legacy that has been built in Stephen's memory.

Richie Brave and guests explore the different barriers that stop more Black people swimming.

As 1Xtra Talks touches down in Liverpool, Richie Brave is joined by rapper Koj, Jerome Griffin aka The Scouse Ghetto Gourmet, and Africa Oye's Nikki Blaze to talk about the creative scene.

As 1Xtra Talks touches down in Manchester, Richie Brave is joined by Javeno McLean, Bianca Danielle from Melanin Markets and ⁠Adex to discuss building Black business and the thriving creative scene.