Capital XTRA 96.9 FM live
The Biggest Hip Hop & RnB
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About Capital XTRA
Capital XTRA is the UK's biggest station for hip hop, R&B, rap, Afrobeats and dance. It plays the hottest tracks from the world's biggest artists alongside the best new music from the UK scene, presented by DJs who live and breathe the culture. On this page you can listen to Capital XTRA live online for free.
From Choice FM to Capital XTRA
Capital XTRA's story goes back to Choice FM, a pioneering London station that championed Black music from the 1990s onwards. In 2013 its owner Global relaunched Choice as Capital XTRA, keeping its focus on hip hop and R&B while giving it the power of the Capital brand. Today Capital XTRA broadcasts on 96.9 FM in London and on DAB digital radio across the UK, and its family includes Capital XTRA Reloaded, which plays old-school classics.
What you will hear
On Capital XTRA you will hear chart-topping hip hop and R&B from artists such as Drake, Stormzy, Central Cee, Beyoncé, Burna Boy and Dave, plus UK rap, drill, Afrobeats and dance tracks that are taking over the clubs. Its breakfast show is a lively mix of music, celebrity chat and comedy, and the rest of the day keeps the energy high with exclusive premieres, interviews and DJ mixes. Weekend shows and specialist programmes give space to new talent and deeper cuts, reflecting the station's long history of supporting UK artists.
How to listen to Capital XTRA
In London, tune your FM radio to 96.9. Capital XTRA is also available on DAB digital radio across the UK, on smart speakers and on the Global Player app. The easiest way is to press play above and the Capital XTRA live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. If you love this music, you may also enjoy Capital XTRA Reloaded, BBC 1Xtra, KISS FM UK, Capital London and Mi-Soul Radio, all available on our site.
For the biggest hip hop and R&B, the best of UK rap and the hottest new tracks, Capital XTRA is the station to have on.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere, at 48 kbps
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Capital XTRA live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
Capital XTRA plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Capital XTRA broadcasts on 96.9 FM in London and on DAB digital radio across the UK, as well as online.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to Capital XTRA live for free on any device.
Capital XTRA was previously Choice FM. Global relaunched it as Capital XTRA in 2013.
Capital XTRA plays hip hop, R&B, UK rap, Afrobeats and dance music.
Yes. You can listen to Capital XTRA live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Capital XTRA plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open Capital XTRA here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Dance, Hip Hop station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.