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Capital Xtra - Dance. Urban. UK.
Across the UK on DAB Digital Radio and 96.9 FM & 107.1 FM in London.
Listen to Capital XTRA live online for hip hop, R&B, grime, garage and the biggest urban music in the UK. Capital XTRA is available nationwide on DAB Digital Radio, on 96.9 FM and 107.1 FM in London, and online via Global Player, making it a popular choice for listeners who want current hits, specialist shows, major presenters and a strong mix of new music and anthems.
About Capital Xtra
Frequencies:
- DAB Digital Radio across the UK (subject to availability)
Local Time:
Capital XTRA is one of the UK’s best-known radio stations for hip hop, R&B, grime, garage and wider urban music. Available nationally on DAB Digital Radio, online across the UK and on FM in London, the station gives listeners easy access to major chart tracks, club sounds, UK talent, global artists and presenter-led shows throughout the week.
The station is positioned as a destination for contemporary Black music and culture, with a schedule that blends mainstream hits, specialist music output and personality-led programmes. Alongside the live radio stream, the Capital XTRA brand also features entertainment news, artist interviews, music features and digital content that help keep the station highly visible in search and across social platforms.
Capital XTRA is part of Global, one of the UK’s largest commercial radio groups. It sits alongside major sister brands within the wider Global portfolio, and listeners can also explore related content and extra listening options through Global Player and Capital XTRA Reloaded, which extends the brand into old-school hip hop, R&B, garage and throwback sounds.
Capital XTRA is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy hip hop, R&B, grime, Afrobeats, garage and urban contemporary music, as well as people looking for a UK radio station with well-known presenters, current music culture, artist coverage and a strong mix of daytime shows, specialist programming and weekend output.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Capital XTRA Breakfast with Robert Bruce & Shayna Marie: weekday mornings from 6:30am-10am, with big hip hop and R&B tracks to start the day.
- Lesziah: weekdays from 10am-1pm, playing the hottest hip hop and R&B vibes.
- Toni Phillips: weekdays from 1pm-4pm, with non-stop hip hop and R&B through the afternoon.
- Yasser: weekday drive time from 4pm-7pm, featuring some of the station’s biggest tunes for the journey home.
- Teeshow: Fridays from 7pm-9pm, helping kick off the weekend with major Friday night tracks.
- DJ Semtex: Fridays from 9pm-11pm, one of the best-known names associated with UK hip hop radio.
- Manny Norte: Saturdays from 7pm-11pm, with a strong weekend mix of hip hop and R&B.
- The Norte Show: Sundays from 7pm-10pm, focused on fresh hip hop and R&B sounds.
- Ras Kwame: Sundays from 10pm-1am, presenting Reggae Recipe with dancehall and reggae flavours.
Capital Xtra sister stations
You can also explore other stations in the Capital Xtra family, including all-time anthems & genre-specific sister stations.
Other radio stations on Global Player, from Global
Contact Information
Contact Capital XTRA
Text studio: 61236
Studio phone: 0330 33 33 131
Switchboard: 020 7766 6000
Address: Capital XTRA, Global, 30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA
Official website
https://www.capitalxtra.com/
Listen online
https://www.globalplayer.com/live/capitalxtra/uk/
Official social media profiles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capitalxtra
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalxtra/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapitalXTRA
Capital Xtra FAQ
What is Capital XTRA?
Capital XTRA is a UK radio station focused on hip hop, R&B, grime, garage and urban music, with live shows, presenters, music features and entertainment content.
How can I listen to Capital XTRA live?
You can listen to Capital XTRA live online on this page, through Global Player, on DAB Digital Radio across the UK and on 96.9 FM and 107.1 FM in London.
What frequency is Capital XTRA on?
Capital XTRA broadcasts on 96.9 FM and 107.1 FM in London, and it is also available nationally on DAB Digital Radio.
Who owns Capital XTRA?
Capital XTRA is owned by Global and forms part of the wider Global radio portfolio.
What type of music does Capital XTRA play?
Capital XTRA mainly plays hip hop, R&B, grime, garage, Afrobeats and urban contemporary music, with a mix of current tracks, specialist shows and well-known anthems.
Is Capital XTRA available across the UK?
Yes. Capital XTRA is available across the UK online and on national DAB Digital Radio, with additional FM coverage in London.