1Xtra Chat

In the male dominated scene of the Grime industry – what is it like as a woman trying to make a name for yourself?

Laughta, Pre Wavy and C Cane from Galdem Sugar discuss the challenges they face.

From the BBC Three series, Galdem Sugar the podcast follows the lives of five fierce women who are up and coming in the Grime scene, each week they’ll be coming together to share their experiences, support one another and speak up and be heard.

Marvyn, Lawrence and Darwood get together for the final time this series to share their rites of passage stories. Is your son the man of the house if he beats you in an arm wrestle? What’s the difference between a blessing and an outdooring? How do you tell your elders they’re wrong without disrespecting them? The Dope Black Dads have the answers. The Black British Protected List is back with a twist. Plus we’ve an extra bonus story from the legendary Richard Blackwood to gear you up for the next series.

The Fresh Prince of Hackney, Kojo Anim sits down with Marvyn, Lawrence and Darwood to talk about his experience as a Father and how it's helping his career as a comedian, receiving the Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell and preparing for the Britain's Got Talent live shows. He also talks about growing up in foster care, getting his son circumcised and his contributions to the scene. Plus, which rapper does he want to add to the Black British Protected List?

Jamelia shares stories about dating, parenting and meeting her husband.

Jordan Banjo joins the crew as he attempts to get himself inducted into the Dope Black Dads group chat, but will he get through the whole hour without losing his DBD card? Jordan shares stories with Marvyn, Darwood and Lawrence about his kids, his relationship with his father, Britain’s Got Talent and his DM’s. Plus, who would win in a dance battle between Jordan and his brother Ashley Banjo? And why would Mo The Comedian have to be the judge?

The Dope Black Dads are here on 1Xtra! Hear their origin stories as Marvyn Harrison and Lawrence Lartey share how they met their wives. Meanwhile Darwood Grace takes us through his journey to dopeness as a single Dad. As well as how to find the one, the boys also discuss how to recognise the signs she’s not the one. Plus, who will be the first to be inducted into the Black British protected list?

Join Marvyn Harrison, Darwood Grace and Lawrence Lartey here for the next 6 weeks as they bring you their brotherhood of stories, a bit of wisdom and their general dopeness, whilst having a laugh. Plus, listen out for some very special guests and familiar voices.

Ace is back from an exciting trip to New York where he witnessed Wrestlemania 35, Lee talks about another awkward encounter in a cab, and the guys share their thoughts on the shenanigans of the 'Gambia Grannies'

What does the N word ACTUALLY mean? Ace talks about tackling this question with his son. Meanwhile, Lee relives the horror of a disgusting cab ride and the guys share their views on what it means to be a clout chaser on social media.