NaS announced to headline BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend

After Jay-Z was revealed as one of the headline acts last month, fellow Hip-Hop legend NaS has now been announced to top the bill at this years BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend in Hackney. NaS joins the likes of Example, Rihanna, Sub Focus, Ed Sheeran, Plan B and many more for the two day event, which will take place on June 23rd/24th. Smashed it.

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Michael Kiwanuka - Home Again (Live on BBC Radio 1)

BBC Sound of 2012 winner Michael Kiwanuka today dropped in to chat to Zane Lowe and play his single 'Home Again' live and acoustic for Zane and BBC Radio 1 listeners. Beating the incredible Frank Ocean, Azealia Banks, Skrillex and Niki & The Dove to the title, hopefully Michael can emulate the success of previous winners such as Adele, Jessie J & Ellie Goulding. Incredible talent.