Jamie xx & Sampha broadcast new tracks during Young Turks takeover of BBC Radio 1
19 December 2013, 12:45
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
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Benji B hosted a special Young Turks takeover of his BBC Radio 1 show last night, featuring the best and brightest stars of the XL Recordings offshoot label.
Among those getting airtime on the show were The xx, Koreless, Pional, SBTRKT, FKA Twigs and more. Sampha and Jamie xx also aired previously unreleased numbers. Jamie xx’s “Sleep Sound” got its first radio play, whilst Sampha performed “Courtesy” live in a Maida Vale session.
Take a listen to the whole thing over at the BBC website.
[via DIY]
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