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‘My mum bought me Hardcore Ecstasy when I was seven – it’s a great compilation’: Nick Grimshaw’s honest playlist

By The Guardian Culture · 2026-03-29
‘My mum bought me Hardcore Ecstasy when I was seven – it’s a great compilation’: Nick Grimshaw’s honest playlist
Why it matters: Grimshaw's playlist offers a candid look into the surprising, often humorous, ways music shapes personal identity.
Radio presenter Nick Grimshaw reveals a deeply personal and eclectic playlist, highlighting his formative musical experiences from childhood to adulthood. He shares surprising anecdotes, like his mother purchasing 'Hardcore Ecstasy' for him at age seven, alongside his go-to karaoke track and the multilingual song that moves him to tears.

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