Radio 1 have announced a new line up for its 'In New DJs We Trust' dance music slot. Crissy Criss and Tayo will step down from the slot, making way for new signings Professor Green and Mistress de Funk (Kutski and Plastician will also continue to appear). Professor Green will play hip hop, while Mistress de Funk will play minimal techno and tech.
Crissy Criss, meanwhile, will take on a show at Radio 1's sister station 1Xtra, hosting an early week over night drum and bass show. Tayo will continue to guest on Radio 1, as a deputy for Annie Mac and others, and via the Essential Mix programme. The new line ups will go live from the first week of January.
Commenting on the rejig, Ben Cooper, Radio 1's Head of Programmes, told CMU: "I'm delighted to welcome Professor Green and Mistress de Funk to 'In New DJs We Trust'. It is an ever-evolving show whose mission is to ensure Radio 1 stays at the forefront of new music. Both have exceptional talent and cover genres that appeal to an important cross-section of our audience. The show has also proved itself as a key training ground/springboard for new talent. The fact that Eddie Halliwell and Trophy Twins have now graduated to their own weekly shows is testament to that. I'd like to thank both Crissy Criss who makes a great move to 1Xtra, and Tayo who listeners can expect to hear more of in the near future on Radio 1."