Memory Bank
1997 Flashback: Erykah Badu - On and On
05:20 - Friday 20 April 2012
Neo soul singer released her breakthrough hit exactly 15 years ago
1992 Flashback: On a Ragga Tip - SL2
23:57 - Friday 13 April 2012
Rave DJs Slipmatt and Lime reached number two in the charts 20 years ago
Jill Scott Celebrates 40th Birthday
05:06 - Saturday 07 April 2012
Neo soul superstar was born on 4 April 1972
2002 Flashback: Champagne Dance - Pay As U Go Cartel
09:28 - Saturday 31 March 2012
10 years since ground-breaking grime artists took East End sound to Top of the Pops
The Voice Judge will.i.am Marks 8 Years Since Chart Hit
11:18 - Saturday 24 March 2012
BBC talent show star released Hey Mama with Black Eyed Peas and Tippa Irie in March 2004
2002 Flashback: Oi! - More Fire Crew
02:47 - Saturday 17 March 2012
East London grime pioneers broke into the UK chart's top 10 a decade ago
2000 Flashback: Money - Jamelia
02:39 - Wednesday 07 March 2012
Brummie singer collaborated with dancehall star Beenie Man 12 years ago
1991 Flashback: Killer - Seal and Adamski
02:34 - Sunday 30 October 2011
Singer and producer celebrate 20 years of UK dance anthem
2001 Flashback: Fallin - Alicia Keys
02:15 - Sunday 30 October 2011
Hit debut single kick-started R&B queen's decade-long career
2001 Flashback: Can't Get You Out of My Head - Kylie Minogue
02:37 - Friday 30 September 2011
September anniversary for veteran pop princess
1971 Flashback: Happy Earthday Andy Cole
02:30 - Friday 30 September 2011
Legendary footballer celebrates 40th birthday
1981 Flashback: Love Me Tonight - Trevor Walters
02:18 - Friday 30 September 2011
Lovers Rock legend celebrates 30 year anniversary
1996 Flashback: Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai
12:38 - Friday 16 September 2011
Acid jazz legends predicted the internet future 15 years ago
1986 Flashback: School-time Chronicle - Smiley Culture
12:37 - Friday 16 September 2011
British reggae legend reached 59 in the charts 25 years ago
1966 Flashback: Happy Earthday - Halle Berry
06:53 - Friday 19 August 2011
Oscar-winning Hollywood mum celebrates 45th birthday with daughter in California
2001 Flashback: Witness (1 Hope) - Roots Manuva
06:42 - Friday 19 August 2011
UK rap legend celebrates 10 year anniversary with new single, Watch Me Dance
2001 Flashback: 21 Seconds - So Solid Crew
14:35 - Friday 05 August 2011
UK garage collective celebrates 10th anniversary of chart hit with new release
1991 Flashback: Let's Talk About Sex - Salt, Pepa and DJ Spinderella
12:02 - Friday 05 August 2011
Female rap legends reached number two with sex anthem 20 years ago
1996 Flashback: You're Making Me High / Let It Flow Toni Braxton
23:33 - Tuesday 19 July 2011
Sultry soul singer peaked at number seven in the charts 15 years ago
2001 Flashback: All I Want - Mis-Teeq
23:41 - Tuesday 21 June 2011
Sexy London trio reached number two in the charts 10 years ago
1987 Flashback: Just Don't Want to Be Lonely - Freddie McGregor
22:52 - Tuesday 21 June 2011
Reggae legend celebrates birthday and UK chart anniversary on the same day
2001 Flashback: Booo! - Ms Dynamite and Sticky
04:07 - Wednesday 08 June 2011
10 years of chart success for veteran London rapstress
Double Celebration for Mum-to-Be Lauryn Hill
03:05 - Wednesday 08 June 2011
Singer reveals sixth pregnancy, 15 years after topping UK charts
2001 Flashback: Do You Really Like It? - DJ Pied Piper & the MCs
14:58 - Friday 27 May 2011
10 Year Anniversary of UK Garage Anthem
1991 Flashback: Trailer Load a Girls - Shabba Ranks
22:31 - Wednesday 18 May 2011
Reggae star celebrates 20th anniversary of UK chart hit
1991 Flashback: The Real McCoy
12:59 - Tuesday 10 May 2011
Legendary BBC comedy show first aired 20 years ago
2001 Flashback: Survivor - Destiny's Child
05:44 - Wednesday 27 April 2011
10th anniversary of R&b trio's controversial song
1986 Flashback: Can't Wait Another Minute - Five Star
03:30 - Monday 04 April 2011
UK's Jackson Five celebrate 25 years of chart success
2001 Flashback: It Wasn't Me - Shaggy and Rik Rok
06:54 - Friday 25 March 2011
Reggae singer's Raw sample topped international charts 10 years ago
1996 Flashback: Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison
06:21 - Friday 18 March 2011
Record-breaking singer topped the charts 15 years ago
2001 Flashback: Girls Dem Sugar
03:53 - Thursday 10 March 2011
10 Year Anniversary for Mya and Beenie Man's Jamerican collab
2006 Flashback: Notorious BIG Nasty Girl
02:33 - Thursday 17 February 2011
Posthumous Biggie Smalls collaboration topped charts five years ago
1991 Flashback: 2 In a Room Wiggle It
02:25 - Thursday 17 February 2011
Hip-house pioneers celebrate 20th anniversary of club anthem
1986 Flashback: Grace Jones Pull Up to the Bumper
00:02 - Friday 14 January 2011
Naughty single is a disco classic
1986 Flashback: 5 Star System Addict
01:54 - Tuesday 28 December 2010
Essex family band broke into the charts 25 years ago
1990 Flashback: Ice Ice Baby
01:37 - Thursday 02 December 2010
20 years ago, Vanilla Ice topped the charts UK and US charts
1995 Flashback: Michael Jackson's Earth Song
23:38 - Wednesday 01 December 2010
King of pop topped the British Christmas charts 15 years ago
Trapped: 1985 Dance Anthem Makes Us Feel Old!
01:39 - Monday 04 October 2010
Colonel Abrams' classic house single celebrates 25th anniversary
Mariah Carey's 15 Year Fantasy with Hip Hop Legend ODB
12:20 - Monday 27 September 2010
Singer's collaboration with ODB reached number four in the charts in October 1995
Power of Love Huey Lewis and the News 25th Anniversary
20:34 - Tuesday 07 September 2010
Back to the Future anthem reached number 11 in the charts in September 1985
Stevie Wonder Part-Time Lover 25 Year Anniversary
17:22 - Wednesday 01 September 2010
In September 1985, musical genius reached number three in the charts with Part-Time Lover
Loose Ends Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary of Don't Be a Fool
21:41 - Monday 23 August 2010
British R&B band's house and soul fusion reached number 13 in the charts in August 1990
Madonna's Into the Groove Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary
20:46 - Wednesday 18 August 2010
Dance classic was Madge's first UK number one and held the top spot throughout August 1985
Me, Myself and I: Beyonce Celebrates Five Years of Solo Jams
19:45 - Sunday 18 January 2009
Mrs Jay Z won a Grammy for this break up song
We Miss You Aaliyah Dana Haughton: Birthday
05:09 - Tuesday 13 January 2009
16 January marks what would have been singer's 30th birthday
Grime Godfather Wiley Celebrates 30th Birthday
19:57 - Saturday 10 January 2009
Legendary UK Garage producer and MC has been releasing hits for over a decade
Buffalo Stance: Nenah Cherry's Chart-topper is 20 Years Old
18:36 - Thursday 18 December 2008
This month marks exactly 20 years since groundbreaking rapper and singer Cherry topped the UK charts with Buffalo Stance.
Sexy Cinderella Anniversary for Late Lynden David Hall
19:29 - Saturday 18 October 2008
Talented singer released three classic albums before his untimely death
1997 Flashback: Erykah Badu - On and On
05:20 - Friday 20 April 2012
Neo soul singer released her breakthrough hit exactly 15 years ago
1992 Flashback: On a Ragga Tip - SL2
23:57 - Friday 13 April 2012
Rave DJs Slipmatt and Lime reached number two in the charts 20 years ago
Jill Scott Celebrates 40th Birthday
05:06 - Saturday 07 April 2012
Neo soul superstar was born on 4 April 1972
2002 Flashback: Champagne Dance - Pay As U Go Cartel
09:28 - Saturday 31 March 2012
10 years since ground-breaking grime artists took East End sound to Top of the Pops
The Voice Judge will.i.am Marks 8 Years Since Chart Hit
11:18 - Saturday 24 March 2012
BBC talent show star released Hey Mama with Black Eyed Peas and Tippa Irie in March 2004
2002 Flashback: Oi! - More Fire Crew
02:47 - Saturday 17 March 2012
East London grime pioneers broke into the UK chart's top 10 a decade ago
2000 Flashback: Money - Jamelia
02:39 - Wednesday 07 March 2012
Brummie singer collaborated with dancehall star Beenie Man 12 years ago
1991 Flashback: Killer - Seal and Adamski
02:34 - Sunday 30 October 2011
Singer and producer celebrate 20 years of UK dance anthem
2001 Flashback: Fallin - Alicia Keys
02:15 - Sunday 30 October 2011
Hit debut single kick-started R&B queen's decade-long career
2001 Flashback: Can't Get You Out of My Head - Kylie Minogue
02:37 - Friday 30 September 2011
September anniversary for veteran pop princess
1971 Flashback: Happy Earthday Andy Cole
02:30 - Friday 30 September 2011
Legendary footballer celebrates 40th birthday
1981 Flashback: Love Me Tonight - Trevor Walters
02:18 - Friday 30 September 2011
Lovers Rock legend celebrates 30 year anniversary
1996 Flashback: Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai
12:38 - Friday 16 September 2011
Acid jazz legends predicted the internet future 15 years ago
1986 Flashback: School-time Chronicle - Smiley Culture
12:37 - Friday 16 September 2011
British reggae legend reached 59 in the charts 25 years ago
1966 Flashback: Happy Earthday - Halle Berry
06:53 - Friday 19 August 2011
Oscar-winning Hollywood mum celebrates 45th birthday with daughter in California
2001 Flashback: Witness (1 Hope) - Roots Manuva
06:42 - Friday 19 August 2011
UK rap legend celebrates 10 year anniversary with new single, Watch Me Dance
2001 Flashback: 21 Seconds - So Solid Crew
14:35 - Friday 05 August 2011
UK garage collective celebrates 10th anniversary of chart hit with new release
1991 Flashback: Let's Talk About Sex - Salt, Pepa and DJ Spinderella
12:02 - Friday 05 August 2011
Female rap legends reached number two with sex anthem 20 years ago
1996 Flashback: You're Making Me High / Let It Flow Toni Braxton
23:33 - Tuesday 19 July 2011
Sultry soul singer peaked at number seven in the charts 15 years ago
2001 Flashback: All I Want - Mis-Teeq
23:41 - Tuesday 21 June 2011
Sexy London trio reached number two in the charts 10 years ago
1987 Flashback: Just Don't Want to Be Lonely - Freddie McGregor
22:52 - Tuesday 21 June 2011
Reggae legend celebrates birthday and UK chart anniversary on the same day
2001 Flashback: Booo! - Ms Dynamite and Sticky
04:07 - Wednesday 08 June 2011
10 years of chart success for veteran London rapstress
Double Celebration for Mum-to-Be Lauryn Hill
03:05 - Wednesday 08 June 2011
Singer reveals sixth pregnancy, 15 years after topping UK charts
2001 Flashback: Do You Really Like It? - DJ Pied Piper & the MCs
14:58 - Friday 27 May 2011
10 Year Anniversary of UK Garage Anthem
1991 Flashback: Trailer Load a Girls - Shabba Ranks
22:31 - Wednesday 18 May 2011
Reggae star celebrates 20th anniversary of UK chart hit
1991 Flashback: The Real McCoy
12:59 - Tuesday 10 May 2011
Legendary BBC comedy show first aired 20 years ago
2001 Flashback: Survivor - Destiny's Child
05:44 - Wednesday 27 April 2011
10th anniversary of R&b trio's controversial song
1986 Flashback: Can't Wait Another Minute - Five Star
03:30 - Monday 04 April 2011
UK's Jackson Five celebrate 25 years of chart success
2001 Flashback: It Wasn't Me - Shaggy and Rik Rok
06:54 - Friday 25 March 2011
Reggae singer's Raw sample topped international charts 10 years ago
1996 Flashback: Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison
06:21 - Friday 18 March 2011
Record-breaking singer topped the charts 15 years ago
2001 Flashback: Girls Dem Sugar
03:53 - Thursday 10 March 2011
10 Year Anniversary for Mya and Beenie Man's Jamerican collab
2006 Flashback: Notorious BIG Nasty Girl
02:33 - Thursday 17 February 2011
Posthumous Biggie Smalls collaboration topped charts five years ago
1991 Flashback: 2 In a Room Wiggle It
02:25 - Thursday 17 February 2011
Hip-house pioneers celebrate 20th anniversary of club anthem
1986 Flashback: Grace Jones Pull Up to the Bumper
00:02 - Friday 14 January 2011
Naughty single is a disco classic
1986 Flashback: 5 Star System Addict
01:54 - Tuesday 28 December 2010
Essex family band broke into the charts 25 years ago
1990 Flashback: Ice Ice Baby
01:37 - Thursday 02 December 2010
20 years ago, Vanilla Ice topped the charts UK and US charts
1995 Flashback: Michael Jackson's Earth Song
23:38 - Wednesday 01 December 2010
King of pop topped the British Christmas charts 15 years ago
Trapped: 1985 Dance Anthem Makes Us Feel Old!
01:39 - Monday 04 October 2010
Colonel Abrams' classic house single celebrates 25th anniversary
Mariah Carey's 15 Year Fantasy with Hip Hop Legend ODB
12:20 - Monday 27 September 2010
Singer's collaboration with ODB reached number four in the charts in October 1995
Power of Love Huey Lewis and the News 25th Anniversary
20:34 - Tuesday 07 September 2010
Back to the Future anthem reached number 11 in the charts in September 1985
Stevie Wonder Part-Time Lover 25 Year Anniversary
17:22 - Wednesday 01 September 2010
In September 1985, musical genius reached number three in the charts with Part-Time Lover
Loose Ends Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary of Don't Be a Fool
21:41 - Monday 23 August 2010
British R&B band's house and soul fusion reached number 13 in the charts in August 1990
Madonna's Into the Groove Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary
20:46 - Wednesday 18 August 2010
Dance classic was Madge's first UK number one and held the top spot throughout August 1985
Me, Myself and I: Beyonce Celebrates Five Years of Solo Jams
19:45 - Sunday 18 January 2009
Mrs Jay Z won a Grammy for this break up song
We Miss You Aaliyah Dana Haughton: Birthday
05:09 - Tuesday 13 January 2009
16 January marks what would have been singer's 30th birthday
Grime Godfather Wiley Celebrates 30th Birthday
19:57 - Saturday 10 January 2009
Legendary UK Garage producer and MC has been releasing hits for over a decade
Buffalo Stance: Nenah Cherry's Chart-topper is 20 Years Old
18:36 - Thursday 18 December 2008
This month marks exactly 20 years since groundbreaking rapper and singer Cherry topped the UK charts with Buffalo Stance.
Sexy Cinderella Anniversary for Late Lynden David Hall
19:29 - Saturday 18 October 2008
Talented singer released three classic albums before his untimely death
Leave It Yeah: Another Lethal B YouTube Sensation
Remix video inspired by Tulisa's sex tape clocks up over 150k viewers in five days
TOWIE Star Chloe Sims Gets Bum-ped, But Has the Right Idea
I like big butts and I cannot lie, says Rena Dipti Annobil
Blacks in Israel
African Hebrew Israelites face racism, 40 years after returning to the 'Promised Land'
Jay-Z Surprises Radio DJs with Rita Ora's New Single
London girl releases party track How We Do - we told you she's one to watch!
Adam Deacon on Going to Work in America, and Politics in the UK Film Industry
Video interview with BAFTA-winning actor at West End premiere of Payback Season
Where Are You From and Who Are You Related To?
Video interviews with DNA and genealogy experts at the UK's largest family history exhibition
Overground Online in the Guardian
Founder Orantes Moore sparks debate over controversial MOBO Awards ceremony
Giggs: No One Listened Until Overground Told My Story
UK hip hop star reflects on his career after beef with MTV Base and 1Xtra
Overground Live: London Music Showcase
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