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Looks like it'll be a big hit before then!

Slide feels American though with both Frank Ocean and Migos on the track. :lol:

Bit of a return to form for MNEK isn't it? Sounds very fresh, especially the choir parts.

I think 'Did You See' has got to be up there, it has sold loads hasn't it? Not as much as an 'Unforgettable' but definitely not as far off as you're making out!

Rihanna has been the best at adapting to the current trend for dancehall-influenced urban with Work and Wild Thoughts being two of the biggest hits of recent years and I do think the Lemonade album would have done even better in the chart with Spotify backing. 'Sorry' had more impact than many of the Top 10's of 2016. I agree Stefflon Don will be huge - this time next year I reckon she'll be one of the biggest stars in UK music.

OXPE6HWUHS4 11. LOVE. - 5 votes 12. The Blacker The Berry As the single that hasn't even impacted radio yet, maybe not a surprise to see this out so soon. For what it's worth, I think this is perfect late night music that gets me deep in my feels! However, it doesn't (yet) stand up to the impact of other Kendrick singles. Next round closes on Wednesday evening, competition getting tighter now! If there is a tie when the poll closes, I will eliminate both songs.

Interesting how four songs in particular are standing out - Hurtin' Me, Bestie, Unforgettable and Wild Thoughts. The ones with the widest appeal perhaps? I think urban hits from the UK are still regarded as a novelty almost. It still feels like a big thing when a new UK artist breaks the Top 40.

I think I listen more to UK urban hits and champion them, but my three most played songs of the songs of the year have been American (Slide, Wild Thoughts, Passionfruit). I do think the UK is arguably more innovative, with Afrobeat and Dancehall dominating the streets as opposed to US trap.

'Slide' is my favourite song of the year and that has a maximal production. Or something like 'Big For Your Boots'.

The fact that these urban chart hits do sound 'underground' is something to be celebrated surely? It's much better than rappers were doing dance-pop songs with David Guetta.

Surprised that 'Questions' has been taken off already! Not too many long-runners on there anymore though. Good to see Giggs, AJ Tracey, Donae'o, Fekky and Lethal Bizzle added though - Let Me, My Size and Celebrate have been around a while already.

I think it's an exaggeration to say females are taking over urban music - I think only Beyoncé, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj are on the same level as the leading males of the genre. And the biggest names of the moment are still male (Drake, Skepta, Stormzy, Kendrick, J Hus, Future, Post Malone etc). However, I am pleased more females are getting success while making urban music. Stefflon Don was always someone who looked poised to crossover in a big way, while on the other hand it wouldn't surprise me if Cardi B was a one hit wonder. I'd add the likes of Jorja Smith, Ray BLK and RAYE as urban females who could have big success while sticking to making urban music. Also a shame that M.O. have seemingly collapsed because Dance On My Own, Preach and Who Do You Think Of? were all solid. It's when these artists try and make straight pop music that I switch off. On that note, I've heard Stefflon Don's next single features Skepta which is very promising. To answer the post, I wouldn't mind seeing more urban females crossover but only if they remember their roots. Songs like 'Hurtin Me' and 'Finders Keepers' are great at being both commercial and credible and that's the trick I think.

Probably the people who need to get out more to be honest.

I was at the game, couldn't believe how naïve he was. I don't think he should even start anymore, we have good fluid attacking players like Sakho, Antonio, Lanzini and Hernenadez and Carroll just slows it all down.

dGGCx-RrKg8 12. The Blacker The Berry - 5 Votes First out is 2015 single 'The Blacker The Berry'. Think I was too hasty in voting for this, as I have heard it since and it is actually very strong! I do stand by my comment that it doesn't have much replay value but there were more deserving candidates. Anyway next round, 1 out and voting closes end of Sunday!

Deadline moved to midnight TONIGHT. Realised I'm busy Friday night. :lol: Get your votes in, looking pretty close.

LOYALTY. is a good shout actually, a good song but I think a Kendrick/Rihanna song could have been so much stronger.

Capital XTRA Playlist | October 11th 2017 21 Savage - Bank Account AJ Tracey - Quarterback Abra Cadabra - Lemme At Em Blackbear - Do Re Mi Childish Gambino - Redbone DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts French Montana ft. Swae Lee - Unforgettable French Montana ft. The Weeknd & Max B - A Lie Future - Mask Off Giggs ft. Dave - Pelligro Giggs ft. Donae'o - Linguo Hardy Caprio ft. One Acen - Unsigned J Hus - Common Sense J Hus - Did You See J Hus ft. MoStack & MIST - Fisherman J Hus - Spirit Jay Z ft. Damian Marley - Bam Kendrick Lamar ft. Zacari - LOVE. Kendrick Lamar ft. Rihanna - Loyalty Krept & Konan - For Me Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Lif3 Lotto Boyzz - No Don Mabel ft. Kojo Funds - Finders Keepers Migos - T-Shirt Mura Masa ft. Desiigner - All Around The World Post Malone - I Fall Apart Stefflon Don ft. French Montana - Hurtin' Me Stormzy ft. MNEK - Blinded By Your Grace (Pt. 2) Travis Scott - Butterfly Effect Wale ft. Major Lazer, Dua Lipa & WizKid - My Love WizKid ft. Drake - Come Closer Yo Gotti ft. Nicki Minaj - Rake It Up Yungen ft. Yxng Bane - Bestie OUT none

I don't think the American team would have qualified from many of the European qualifying groups this time. Not guaranteed anyway, like they should through CONCACAF.

Stable on the R1 playlist and banging out in the clubs... "because they know I got a banga" :lol: No love for this?

There's an anti-Trump freestyle circulating on the internet that he's apparently performing tonight.

What a night of qualifying, the perfect antidote to following England! I knew the Dutch were gone, and Chile going out wasn't a surprise but never thought the USA would be eliminated! Especially before a play-off! To finish 5th in that group is pretty shocking. I've done some calculations and have projected these pots for the finals draw. There's a change this year - instead of the ranking just deciding the seeds and the rest of the pots geographical this year all the pots will be decided by world ranking. So as it stands... Pot 1: Russia, Germany, Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Belgium, Poland, France Pot 2: Spain, England, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay Pot 3: Egypt, Iran Pot 4: Panama, South Korea, Saudi Arabia (the winner of the Ivory Coast/Morocco group also guaranteed to be Pot 4). (still to be decided: Iceland, Costa Rica, Serbia, Nigeria, Japan). Although from an English perspective, there isn't an easy group anymore. :lol:

I do think now is more reflective of what's popular though. When urban hits weren't charting it was easy for some people to go 'can't be that popular, didn't even go Top 40'. Now its harder for people to ignore.

Rising? He's been around for years! :lol:

A rumoured future single with 'Addison Lee' rapper Not3s.