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Empire Radio UK at a glance
About Empire Radio UK
Empire Radio UK is a London-based online radio station that celebrates creativity, innovation and freedom of expression. It plays the best in new and old Black music, from hip hop and soul to house, reggae, dancehall and Afrobeats, with a host of talk shows added to the mix. On this page you can listen to Empire Radio UK live online for free.
Independent radio with a creative mission
Empire Radio UK is part of London's thriving independent radio scene, where DJs and presenters use internet radio to share the music and conversations that matter to them. The station encourages new talent to get involved and gives a platform to voices that might not be heard on mainstream radio. Because it streams online, its shows reach listeners across London, the rest of the UK and the global diaspora, from the Caribbean to West Africa.
What you will hear
The Empire Radio UK schedule blends music and talk. Music shows cover house and deep house, hip hop, soul, R&B, reggae, dancehall and Afrobeats, mixing classic tracks with the latest releases. Shows such as Pilot Mix, The Original Hip Hop Soul Show and London to Lagos reflect the station's mix of styles and its connection between London and African music culture. Talk programmes bring discussion on culture, community and current topics, giving the station a personality beyond the playlist. It is a great choice for anyone who loves Black music in all its forms and wants to discover something new.
How to listen to Empire Radio UK
Empire Radio UK is an internet station, so the easiest way to listen is right here: press play above and the live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer, wherever you are. There is nothing to install and no account needed. The station is also active on social media, where it shares updates about its shows. If you enjoy Empire Radio UK, you may also like Capital XTRA, BBC 1Xtra, Mi-Soul Radio, UK Roots FM and KISS FM UK, all on our site.
For creative, independent radio celebrating Black music from London to Lagos, Empire Radio UK is well worth a listen.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Empire Radio UK 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
Empire Radio UK plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
Empire Radio UK is an online radio station based in London.
It plays new and old Black music, including hip hop, soul, R&B, house, deep house, reggae, dancehall and Afrobeats, plus talk shows.
Press play at the top of this page to listen to Empire Radio UK live for free on any device.
Shows include Pilot Mix, The Original Hip Hop Soul Show and London to Lagos, alongside other music and talk programmes.
Yes. You can listen to Empire Radio UK live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Empire Radio UK 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 Empire Radio UK 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 Hip Hop, R&B and Soul, Latino station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.