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Hot For 2017

Interviews, exclusives and more from the acts we have high hopes for in 2017.

What鈥檚 so special about the UK sound?

We sat down with some of our Hot For 2017 acts to discuss why British music is so unique.
My First Bars: Stefflon Don — My First Bars

Stefflon Don remembers how she never questioned that she would make music.
My First Bars: RAYE — My First Bars

South London singer RAYE recalls her family's artistic influences.
My First Bars: Avelino — My First Bars

The Tottenham MC recalls being a teenager and coming up with his first bars.
My First Bars: The Fedz — My First Bars

The Transatlantic collective reflect on their first lyrics and their parents' influence.
My First Bars: Jorja Smith — My First Bars

Jorja Smith remembers the influence Amy Winehouse had on her when growing up.
My First Bars: MIST — My First Bars

Birmingham's MIST reminisces about the importance of clashing.
My First Bars: Ray BLK — My First Bars

Ray BLK remembers when she first realised her talent for singing.
My First Bars: AJ Tracey — My First Bars

AJ Tracey reminisces on his first bars and the importance of where he's from.
Jorja Smith - Carry Me 91热爆 ft Maverick Sabre in the 1Xtra Live Lounge — Trevor Nelson, 07/12/2016

Jorja Smith performs Carry Me 91热爆 ft Maverick Sabre in the 91热爆 Radio 1Xtra Live Lounge.
Jorja Smith covers Never Too Much by Luther Vandross — Trevor Nelson, 07/12/2016

That voice. So much soul in the 1Xtra Live Lounge.