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Xtra Messengers - Ty, Dee, Ayesha and Marlon
Do you want to be the first to hear about new black music? Want news about artists, events and specials on 1Xtra?

If the answer is yes, then download your own Xtra Messengers - Ty, Dee, Ayesha and Marlon. It's easy and quick. Every day they'll bring you:

  • Competitions
  • Upfront knowledge of the hottest guests
  • Details of 1Xtra live events
  • Links to galleries, music mixes and interviews
  • The latest entertainment news

    It's free and secure and easy to un-install.

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    Download your Xtra Messenger now and be in with a chance of winning a DAB digital radio! Simply keep an eye out for the competition questions delivered at random by your messenger!

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    Save the file to your hard drive, click on it and follow the instructions. It only takes a minute and is really easy to do.

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