Hip Hop

Check out this playlist of music that inspired by The Avalanches including Ariel Pink, RJD2, Madvillian, Panda Bear, The Go! Team, Animal Collective & more.

Jazzie B revolutionised black British music when he founded the band Soul II Soul. Their debut 1989 album became an international phenomenon; its blend of soul, reggae and funk landing perfectly amid the exploding house music culture of that year.

Multi award winning saxophonist and compose Nubya Garcia joins Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy for a deep dive into Wayne Shorter 'The Soothsayer'.

Formerly one half of band Panes, TYSON has since collaborated with London-based artists such as Lord Tusk, CKTRL and Dean Blunt.

Nitin Sawhney joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to discuss his Mercury Music Prize nominated album 'Beyond Skin'.

Lisa Stansfield, Paloma Faith, Beverley Knight, Sister Sledge, KT Tunstall, Kathy Sledge, Terri Lyne Carrington & more.

Black Midi's Morgan Simpson joins Classic Album Sundays' Raj Chaudhury to dig deep into D'Angelo's 'Black Messiah'.

Nitin Sawhney joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to discuss his Mercury Music Prize nominated album Beyond Skin as part of our 'My Classic Album' series.

Spoken word performer, poet and recording artist Kae Tempest reveals the impact Roots Manuva’s 'Brand New Second Hand' had on thier music.