The Last Pirates: Britain’s Rebel DJs

The Last Pirates: Britain’s Rebel DJs

Experimental and Contemporary Music | BBC Four | 2017 | 59'29''

Rodney P presents the untold story of Britain's second wave of pirate DJs who played a cat and mouse game with the law to create ...

Jay Z: Reasonable Doubt | Classic Albums

Jay Z: Reasonable Doubt | Classic Albums

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Four | 2008 | 53'43''

Brooklyn-born Jay-Z is one of the most successful and creative hip-hop artists of all time. His remarkable rise to fame was heralded...

Respect (2021)

Respect (2021)

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Two | 2023 | 2'16'57''

A biographical drama about the life and rise to fame of American soul singer Aretha Franklin.

Drake v Kendrick: The biggest rap feud of all time? | The Global Story

Drake v Kendrick: The biggest rap feud of all time? | The Global Story

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC World Service | 2024 | 26'22''

Over recent months rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been exchanging diss tracks in a bitter lyric...

Drake v Kendrick Lamar: What’s the beef? | What in the World

Drake v Kendrick Lamar: What’s the beef? | What in the World

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC World Service | 2024 | 8'59''

Two of the biggest names in hip-hop right now, Drake and Kendrick Lamar, are certainly not friends anymore...

Stevie Wonder: A Whistle Test Extra | Whistle Test Extra

Stevie Wonder: A Whistle Test Extra | Whistle Test Extra

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Two | 1986 | 28'32''

Mark Ellen talks to the legendary Stevie Wonder about his music, politics, collaborations, and what he calls his "in...

Stevie Wonder: Inner Visions | Omnibus

Stevie Wonder: Inner Visions | Omnibus

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC One Northern Ireland | 1981 | 55'59''

The BBC follows Stevie Wonder on his Inner Visions tour of the USA, and witnesses his performance at the Washington Rally to celebrate...

Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life | Classic Albums

Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life | Classic Albums

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC One | 1997 | 59'09''

Already firmly established, Stevie Wonder spent over two years making this album. It was finally released in 1976 af...

The Motown Invasion | Legends

The Motown Invasion | Legends

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Four | 2009 | 58'57''

Documentary revealing what made Motown special in Britain through the lens of two decisive moments in 1965 - the Motown Revue UK tour and the S...

Stevie’s Inner Visions | Archive on 4

Stevie’s Inner Visions | Archive on 4

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Radio 4 | 2023 | 56'41''

In 1973, Stevie Wonder released the iconic album Innervisions, a masterpiece of social commentary and symphonic artistry. This is...

A Night of Wonder

A Night of Wonder

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Two | 1995 | 1'04'08''

A studio concert featuring one of the enduring stars of popular music, Stevie Wonder. The show, filmed in 1995, features many of his greatest hits.

Stevie Wonder at the BBC

Stevie Wonder at the BBC

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Two | 2022 | 59'19''

A collection of Stevie Wonder's best BBC moments, including hits such as I Just Called to Say I Love You, Happy Birthday, He's Misstra Know-It-All a...

Stevie Wonder: A Musical History

Stevie Wonder: A Musical History

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Four | 2018 | 59'09''

Stevie Wonder fans including Martin Freeman and Trevor Nelson celebrate the man and his music by selecting their favourite songs and perform...

Stormzy: Road to the Pyramid Stage | Glastonbury

Stormzy: Road to the Pyramid Stage | Glastonbury

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC One | 2022 | 28'52''

Three years after his historic headline set, Stormzy reflects on his Glastonbury journey as the first British black solo art...

A Stormzy Special

A Stormzy Special

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC One | 2022 | 45'29''

Trevor Nelson hosts multi-award-winning British musician Stormzy at the legendary Abbey Road Studios for a very special performance and conversation.

2019: Stormzy | Glastonbury

2019: Stormzy | Glastonbury

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC One | 2022 | 1'14'03''

In June 2019, Stormzy delivered one of the all-time iconic headline performances on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, cementing his place as one of th...

06: Ladies First, by Queen Latifah | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

06: Ladies First, by Queen Latifah | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Four | 2021 | 40'21''

At the height of hip-hop's misogynistic themes, the culture bows down to their queens of rap.

05: The Bridge, by Marley Marl and MC Shan | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

05: The Bridge, by Marley Marl and MC Shan | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Four | 2021 | 40'26''

A song designed to foster community pride ignites hip-hop's most epic rap battle.

04: Elevators, by Outkast | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

04: Elevators, by Outkast | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Four | 2021 | 40'25''

Hip-hop's southern voice breaks through with an unsuspecting song that redefines rap's cultural and geograp...

03: Rock Box, by Run-DMC | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

03: Rock Box, by Run-DMC | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Four | 2021 | 40'20''

How one song tore down the barriers between rock and hip-hop, race and class on American radio and television.

02: Alright, by Kendrick Lamar | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

02: Alright, by Kendrick Lamar | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Four | 2021 | 40'23''

Making protest music in the era of Black Lives Matter, Alright becomes the unsaid anthem for hope.

01: Jesus Walks, by Kanye West | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

01: Jesus Walks, by Kanye West | Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Four | 2021 | 40'17''

In an era of excess, a Christian rap song challenges the Church and changes ideals about religion and ...

Part 2 | Stevie Wonder’s Birthday Celebration

Part 2 | Stevie Wonder’s Birthday Celebration

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC One | 1990 | 59'38''

Second of two programmes featuring Stevie Wonder's birthday concert. Joining him on stage are Tears for Fears, Billy Ocea...

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder’s Birthday Celebration

Part 1 | Stevie Wonder’s Birthday Celebration

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC One | 1990 | 54'20''

First of two programmes celebrating the birthday of one of the world's greatest musicians. A host of stars help with the ...

07: Higher Ground | 6 Music Artist Collection

07: Higher Ground | 6 Music Artist Collection

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Radio 6 Music | 1977 | 59'52''

A chance to hear a series first broadcast in 1977 in which Stuart Grundy tells the fascinating story of Stevie Wonder.

06: A Course of Happiness | 6 Music Artist Collection

06: A Course of Happiness | 6 Music Artist Collection

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Radio 6 Music | 1977 | 59'38''

As part of a 6 Music Artist Collection celebrating Stevie Wonder's birthday, another chance to hear a series first broa...

05: Signed, Sealed, Delivered | 6 Music Artist Collection

05: Signed, Sealed, Delivered | 6 Music Artist Collection

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Radio 6 Music | 1977 | 59'36''

As part of a 6 Music Artist Collection celebrating Stevie Wonder's birthday, another chance to hear a series first ...

04: Wondering | 6 Music Artist Collection

04: Wondering | 6 Music Artist Collection

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Radio 6 Music | 1977 | 57'15''

As part of a 6 Music Artist Collection celebrating Stevie Wonder's birthday, another chance to hear a series first broadcast in 197...

03: Workout, Wonder, Workout | 6 Music Artist Collection

03: Workout, Wonder, Workout | 6 Music Artist Collection

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Radio 6 Music | 1977 | 59'43''

As part of a 6 Music Artist Collection celebrating Stevie Wonder's birthday, another chance to hear a series first b...

02: The Stevie Wonder Playlist | 6 Music Artist Collection

02: The Stevie Wonder Playlist | 6 Music Artist Collection

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Radio 6 Music | 2021 | 1'00'01''

A playlist celebrating the music of Stevie Wonder, as well as its roots and branches - including those he's been i...

04: Public Enemy: Prophets of Rage | New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

04: Public Enemy: Prophets of Rage | New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Four | 2011 | 57'02''

Documentary about Public Enemy, the world's biggest rap group in the late 80s, wh...

01: Janet Jackson: Taking Control | New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

01: Janet Jackson: Taking Control | New Power Generation: Black Music Legends of the 1980s

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Four | 2011 | 59'05''

Film examining Janet Jackson's career from appearing in Diff'rent Strokes to huge ...

Beyonce: Life is But a Dream | imagine…

Beyonce: Life is But a Dream | imagine…

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Two | 2013 | 1'26'05''

Documentary, directed by and starring Beyoncé Knowles, giving an insight into the life of the 16-time Grammy Award-winning sing...

Beyonce: Live at the BBC

Beyonce: Live at the BBC

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Two | 2006 | 30'52''

Trevor Nelson presents Beyonce and her band, who perform a special concert at the front of Television Centre. Songs played: Deja Vu, Baby Boy, Naugh...

Queens of Soul

Queens of Soul

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Four | 2015 | 58'30''

Performances by legendary female soul singers including Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Randy Crawford, Angie Stone, Mary J Blige, Beyonce and ...

Beyonce’s Millions | Liquid Assets

Beyonce’s Millions | Liquid Assets

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Three | 2004 | 56'35''

Paddy O'Connell researches pop diva Beyonce Knowles' bank balance and travels to Texas and Los Angeles to ask two former members of ...

2011: Beyonce | Glastonbury

2011: Beyonce | Glastonbury

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Two | 2011 | 1'29'51''

Queen Bey's stunning headline set in 2011 brought song and dance to Glastonbury in full female style. The first solo woman of colour to headline ...

S01E02: Radio Producer | Hire Me: Competing for a Dream Job

S01E02: Radio Producer | Hire Me: Competing for a Dream Job

Careers | BBC Three | 2022 | 29'52''

The search is on for a new producer for Radio 1Xtra. The candidates are tasked with interviewing Paul C Brunson a...

04: Still Fighting | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

04: Still Fighting | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Two | 2023 | 58'44''

Chuck D and star rappers chart how the hip hop industry is able to leverage its muscle to fight for chang...

03: Culture Wars | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

03: Culture Wars | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Two | 2023 | 58'27''

Chuck D and fellow rap stars chart the meteoric rise of hip hop and gangster rap in the 90s and the culture...

02: Under Siege | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

02: Under Siege | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Two | 2023 | 58'30''

Chuck D and fellow rap stars chart the devastating impact of the crack epidemic, which becomes the spark tha...

01: The Foundation | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

01: The Foundation | Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

Hip Hop, Rap and R&B | BBC Two | 2023 | 58'53''

Public Enemy's Chuck D leads a cast of hip-hop icons as they chart the factors that led to the birth of t...

Biggie And Tupac (2002)

Biggie And Tupac (2002)

Documentary Film | Channel 4 | 2002 | 1'47'54''

Nick Broomfield examines the lives and murders of rappers Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur and the rivalry between East Coast and West Coast music that...

Stormzy | Louis Theroux Interviews…

Stormzy | Louis Theroux Interviews…

Black Lives Matter | BBC Two | 2022 | 44'20''

Louis Theroux meets platinum-selling rapper Stormzy for a frank and revealing conversation about his life and career.

Stormzy and Church | Louis Theroux Interviews…

Stormzy and Church | Louis Theroux Interviews…

Black Lives Matter | BBC Two | 2022 | 5'15''

Stormzy takes Louis to church to speak about its inspiration and the effect it had on him growing up.

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