Podcasts by Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan

S4 Ep 7: Big Zuu from 2021-08-26T06:00:41

He’s a rapper, he’s a grime star, he’s a chef, an author and a BAFTA-nominated TV presenter - what more could you possibly want from an HHSML guest?! The one and only Big Zuu joins Romesh and Ben G...

S4 Ep 6: Rafe Spall from 2021-08-19T09:45

On this week’s very special show, acting A-lister Rafe Spall joins Romesh for a one-on-one chat about his hip hop journey. From an early obsession with some of the UK’s rap legends, to discovering ...

S4 Ep 5: Nish Kumar from 2021-08-12T06:00

He’s a stand-up comedian, radio host, TV presenter and life-long hip hop head who we’ve been trying to get on the show for years. And now he’s finally here - the one and only Nish Kumar!

S4 Ep 4: Steve Stamp from 2021-08-05T06:00

Actor, writer, director and co-star of People Just Do Nothing Steve Stamp joins Rom and Rumaj to chat PJ & Duncan, Wu-Tang, Tyler The Creator, owning one of Questlove’s drumsticks and meeting P...

S4 Ep 3: Dotty from 2021-07-29T06:00

We’re honored to be joined this week by one of the hottest names in broadcasting right now - DJ, presenter, author and lead cultural curator at Apple Music: Ashley ‘Dotty’ Charles. Hold tight for o...

S4 Ep 2: Donae'o from 2021-07-22T06:00

We’re joined by the one and only Donae'o - a rapper, singer, songwriter and producer who’s been a major player in London’s garage, grime, UK funky and Afrobeats scenes for the past two decades. Alo...

S4 Ep 1: Mr Jukes & Barney Artist from 2021-07-15T06:00

We’re back for HHSML Series 4, and to kick things off in style we have two amazing guests for you: UK super-duo Barney Artist and Mr Jukes. Alongside all the regular hip hop chat, they give us the ...

S3 Bonus Ep: Splurgeboys from 2021-06-24T06:00

In a special bonus episode for the summer, Romesh and Rumaj are joined by the one and only Splurgeboys! As well as all the regular HHSML chat, they tell us all about their banging new album - METOX...

S3 Episode 18: Trevor Nelson from 2021-05-20T06:00

It’s the HHSML Series 3 finale and what better guest to go out with than the broadcasting legend that is Trevor Nelson. This is one absolute banger of a show!

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S3 Episode 16: Eve from 2021-05-06T06:00

The legends just keep on coming as this week we’re thrilled to be joined by the the one and only Eve! Currently celebrating the twentieth anniversary of her landmark second album Scorpion, we chat ...

S3 Episode 15: Patrick Paige II from 2021-04-29T06:00

Joining us this week from his home in LA is rapper, multi-instrumentalist and member of The Internet - Patrick Paige II. Alongside all the regular HHSML chat, he tells us about his game-changing ne...

S3 Episode 14: Blade from 2021-03-25T07:00

This week we’re honoured to be joined by UK rap legend Blade. He reveals all about his amazing career in hip hop, collaborating with Mark B, the pitfalls of performing live and his new music YouTub...

S3 Episode 13: Chuck D from 2021-03-18T07:00

Well it doesn’t get any bigger than this - we’re honoured to be joined by the legend that is Chuck D!

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S3 Ep 12 - Hip Hop Saved The Horne Section from 2021-03-14T08:00

In support of this year's Red Nose Day, HHSML has joined forces with The Horne Section to bring you the biggest, baddest podcast mash-up in the game. Expect ninja turtle raps, furniture hip hop,...

S3 Episode 11: Lianne La Havas from 2021-03-11T09:00

Singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas joins us for another HHSML banger! From teenage embarrassment playing her parents Eminem and D12, to discovering Missy, Biggie, Busta and Kendrick - Lianne talks u...

S3 Episode 10: Maya Jama from 2021-03-04T07:00

It's the one and only Maya Jama! She tells us about discovering hip hop through her mum's Eminem CDs, moving onto 2Pac and J Cole, her love for Nicki and Cardi, and some of the great gigs she’s bot...

S3 Episode 9: Shaggy from 2021-02-18T07:00

For this week's lockdown edition of the show, we’re joined by the one and only Shaggy from his recording studio in New York. He tells us about his high school love of hip hop, its strong links with...

S3 Episode 8: Edith Bowman from 2021-02-11T07:00

We’re back to re-start Series 3 with broadcasting legend Edith Bowman. She tells us all about discovering De La Soul, interviewing The Beastie Boys, her best and worse live music experiences, Snoop...

S3 Episode 7: Munya Chawawa from 2020-12-17T11:00

It’s the last episode of the year! Romesh reunites with Ben Green to chat with one of 2020’s break-out stars - presenter, comedian and musician Munya Chawawa. He tells us what he’s been up to these...

S3 Episode 6: Dizzee Rascal from 2020-12-10T07:00

No introductions needed whatsoever as joining us from his studio is living legend Dizzee Rascal. 100% banger!

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S3 Episode 2: Eddie Hearn from 2020-11-12T07:00

Sports promoter Eddie Hearn joins Romesh and Rumaj to chat all things hip hop, including Nipsey Hussle, Kano, Stormzy and NWA. Plus why he often gets laughed at for wearing a tracksuit and how the ...

S3 Episode 1: Kojey Radical from 2020-11-05T10:00

HHSML is back! And we’ve got one belter of a guest to kick off our third series - rapper, artist and poet Kojey Radical. We chat origins, inspirations and collaborations, and he tells us all about ...

S2 - Episode 34: Annie Mac from 2020-06-11T06:00

For this final episode of HHSML Series 2, we’re honoured to be joined by superstar DJ and broadcasting legend Annie Mac for one belter of a show!

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S2 - Episode 33: Rhys James from 2020-06-04T06:00

Comedian Rhys James joins Romesh and Rumaj to chat about his childhood discovery of Eminem, a beef over some Outkast lyrics, Jay-Z’s Limp Bizkit collaboration and some great recent listening reccos...

S2 - Episode 32: Tinie from 2020-05-28T06:00

UK rap supremo Tinie (F.K.A Tinie Tempah) joins us for another lockdown episode and reveals how hip hop really did save his life.

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S2 - Episode 31: James Acaster from 2020-05-21T06:00

It’s a double thumbs up this week as we’re joined by comedian James Acaster! He explains where hip hop fits into his eclectic musical tastes, picks out some absolute bangers and reveals how he ende...

S2 - Episode 30: Stephen Merchant from 2020-05-14T06:00

Our very special guest this week is comedy legend Stephen Merchant. He talks us through some of his favourite rappers, current album listens and the classic hip hop bangers he grew up with. Enjoy!<...

S2 - Episode 29: Tiffany Calver from 2020-05-07T06:00

It’s another great guest for you this week as we’re joined by none other than Tiffany Calver - DJ, presenter and host of The Radio 1 Rap Show!

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S2 - Episode 28: R.A. the Rugged Man from 2020-04-30T06:00

We’ve got one hell of a show for you this week as we’re joined by one of the best rappers in the game: R.A. the Rugged Man. And after you’ve listened, make sure to check out his brand new album Listen

S2 - Episode 27: Hugo Chegwin from 2020-04-23T06:00:49

Man like Beats in the house! Yes that's right - music producer, actor and People Just Do Nothing star Hugo Chegwin joins Rom and Rumaj this week for another of our lockdown episodes.

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S2 - Episode 26: Album Mini Ep from 2020-04-21T06:00

It's another of our mini episodes featuring a classic album recommendation from Romesh. And this time he's joined by both Rumaj and Ben Green - so it's three bangers for the price of one!

S2 - Episode 25: Jaguar Skills from 2020-04-16T14:00

It’s the 100th episode of the podcast and we could not have a better guest for the occasion - the one and only Jaguar Skills! As well as chatting about his DJ background, hip hop loves and gripe...

S2 - Episode 24: Dynamo from 2020-04-02T06:00

Yes, that’s right - it’s an amazing new episode with superstar magician Dynamo! As well as blowing our minds with an impromptu card trick, he tells us all about discovering Snoop at school, enterta...

S2 - Episode 23: Lennie James from 2020-03-26T07:00

This week, British actor and screenwriter Lennie James joins Romesh on the line from Austin, Texas. As well as all the regular Hip Hop chat, he gives us the lowdown on his brand new TV series Save ...

S2 - Episode 22: Album Mini Ep from 2020-03-24T07:00:36

A new strand of HHSML mini episodes focusing on banging albums both old and new. For his first recommendation, Romesh chooses an absolute classic: Phrenology by The Roots.

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S2 - Episode 20: Riz Ahmed from 2020-03-11T07:00

Actor, rapper, activist and all round national treasure Riz Ahmed joins Rom & Rumaj this week and introduces us to his brand new album Listen

S2 - Episode 19: Sampa The Great from 2020-03-05T07:00

We've been looking forward to this one as this week we’re joined by rapper of the moment Sampa The Great! She chats to us about her roots, musical influences, recent awards and celebrity supporters...

S2 - Episode 18: Patrice Evra from 2020-02-27T07:00

This week we're joined by French football legend and former Manchester United star Patrice Evra - yes mate!

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S2 - Episode 16: Wale from 2020-02-13T07:00

It's a packed studio this week as Romesh, Rumaj and Ben Green are joined by Washington DC rapper Wale and his long-time collaborator DJ Money. They give us the lowdown on their European tour, Wale’...

S2 - Episode 15: Judi Love from 2020-02-06T10:00

This week we're joined by comedian, presenter and megastar in the making Judi Love!

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S2 - Episode 14: Harvey from 2020-01-30T07:00

We're back with a biggie - So Solid Crew's Harvey joins us for the first HHSML of 2020!

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S2 - Episode 11: Jamie Cullum from 2019-11-28T07:00

Jamie Cullum reveals how an early love of hip hop lead to his music career in jazz - and eventually came full circle through collaborations with artists like Pharrell and Roots Manuva. Plus a whole...

S2 - Episode 10: DJ Shadow from 2019-11-14T08:00

The legendary DJ Shadow joins us to chat about his amazing career and brand new double album - Our Pathetic Age. It's a banger!

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S2 - Episode 9: Amelia Dimoldenberg from 2019-11-04T07:00

Yes mate, we’ve only gone and got Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg joining us for a chat.

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S2 - Episode 8: HHSML presents Jaz Kahina from 2019-10-19T09:40

For the first in a new series of special episodes showcasing some of our favourite emerging artists, we feature East London rapper Jaz Kahina. More coming soon…

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S2 - Episode 6: Louis Theroux from 2019-09-26T06:00

This one's a biggie - we're joined by broadcasting legend Louis Theroux.

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S2 - Episode 4: Serge Pizzorno from 2019-08-29T07:42:13

Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno joins Romesh and Rumaj to talk about the life-long influence of hip hop on his music and new solo project THE S.L.P.

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S2 - Episode 3: Little Simz from 2019-07-18T06:00

This week we're joined by one of our favourite rappers - Little Simz!

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S2 - Episode 1: Mark Ronson from 2019-06-20T06:00

Kicking off Series 2 with a biggie - musician, DJ, songwriter and producer Mark Ronson!

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People Just Do Nothing's MC Grindah aka Allan 'Seapa' Mustafa joins us in the HHSML studio. Hold tight!

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Rag’n’Bone Man joins Romesh, Rumaj and DJ Martin 2 Smoove for a live edition of the podcast at The Theatre Royal Brighton. Recorded on 13th April 2019 as part of the WAVE Podcast Festival.
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Episode 72: Angie Thomas from 2019-03-22T07:00

Bestselling author Angie Thomas joins Romesh and Rumaj for a chat about her life-long love of hip hop and its influence on her latest book On The Come Up. Oh, and she’s got beef with Drake. Get lis...

Episode 71: Jamie Redknapp from 2019-02-26T09:47:38

This week, the one and only Jamie Redknapp joins Romesh & Rumaj in the studio. It's a banger!

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Episode 70: Kae Kurd from 2019-02-07T09:46:44

Stand-up comedian and Quotas Full podcast host Kae Kurd joins Romesh and Rumaj for our first episode of 2019.

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Episode 67: Straight Outta Crawley from 2018-11-30T08:33:22

Bonus episode! Featuring an extract from Romesh’s new book Straight Outta Crawley. In this chapter, we hear all about his lifelong obsession with Hip Hop and also get a bit of background on how ...

Episode 66: Jimothy from 2018-11-28T11:42:50

North London rapper and DIY music star Jimothy joins Romesh and Rumaj to chat about making beats, fashion brands, never remembering track titles and why cats are better than dogs. Everything Is Get...

Episode 65: ExP from 2018-11-14T13:01:07

Ben Goodwin aka ExP from West Yorkshire rap crew Flame Griller joins Romesh in Part 2 of our special double episode for a one-on-one chat about all things Hip Hop and his latest solo album, Remarka...

Episode 64: Murs from 2018-11-14T13:00:27

We bring you a special double episode this week. First up, we're honoured to have an independent US Hip Hop legend join us - the one and only Murs!

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Episode 61: James Lavelle from 2018-10-05T07:26:04

This week, we're joined by Mo' Wax and UNKLE founder James Lavelle. Yes mate!

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Episode 59: Clara Amfo from 2018-09-07T07:05:45

This weeks guest, Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo, chats Tribe, Lauryn, Cardi, interviewing Jay-Z and much much more. Double R What?!

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Episode 58: Snowy Danger from 2018-08-23T09:00

Romesh and Rumaj are back! This week they're joined by the UK rapper and 'lyrical legend' Snowy Danger. Hold on tight...

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Episode 57: Mini Ep from 2018-08-06T10:48:45

Romesh presents a solo mini episode from his garage where he answers some of your email questions and talks about the new releases he's listening to. This episode is brought you by the new Spike Le...

Episode 56: Kiell Smith-Bynoe from 2018-07-02T09:12

Actor and former grime artist Kiell Smith-Bynoe joins Romesh & Rumaj in the studio.

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Episode 54: Jordan Stephens from 2018-05-16T14:57:01

Romesh and Ru-Maj are reunited as Jordan Stephens drops by the studio for a chat about Jurassic 5, Pharoahe Monch, Eminem, appearing in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the current disregard for...

Episode 53: Jamali Maddix from 2018-05-03T16:19:31

Comedian Jamali Maddix steps into the studio to chat about meeting and working with Sway, the Nas track that introduced him to hip hop, Wu-Tang, GZA and MF Doom. 

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Episode 52: Sara Pascoe from 2018-04-19T10:00:09

Ben Green steps in for Ru-Maj this episode as Sara Pascoe joins Romesh to chat J. Cole, Cardi B and Drake.

Romesh has three recommendations for this episode: Pookie Baby by Prof, Murs' A S...

Episode 51: Sarah Callaghan from 2018-04-06T12:52:45

Comedian and writer, Sarah Callaghan, joins Romesh and Ru-Maj to chat Kendrick Lamar's back catalogue, Drake, J Cole and Snoop Dogg.. amongst other tangents!

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Episode 50: Reggie Yates from 2018-03-21T16:57:45

Absolutely delighted to welcome broadcaster, actor and documentary maker, Reggie Yates, to the podcast at long last. 

Reggie chats about growing up in a very musically eclectic househ...

Episode 49: Mr B. The Gentleman Rhymer from 2018-03-07T08:54:16

Mr B - aka Jim Burke - chats about everything from his deep love for hip hop, his early career in Brit-pop band Collapsed Lung, the evolution of Mr B Gentleman Rhymer and his niche Chap-Hop soun...

Episode 48 - HHSML LIVE with Ty from 2018-02-21T11:47:25

British hip hop musician, Ty, joins Romesh and Ru-maj on stage at the Moth Club in Hackney for our first ever Hip Hop Saved My Life LIVE event. 

In this extended episode, Ty shares th...

Episode 47: Hip Hop Heroes - Bonus Episode! from 2018-02-15T18:13:17

In honour of the release of Marvel's Black Panther movie and the hotly anticipated Kendrick Lamar curated accompanying album, Romesh and Ru-maj compare notes on who they class as their heroes of...

Episode 46: Doc Brown from 2018-02-07T07:00

Doc Brown steps into the studio to talk about working with Lenny Henry, blending his love and talent for rap with comedy and his all time favourite hip hop albums.

Doc started out as an un...

Episode 45: Steve McNeil from 2018-01-24T10:41:36

Romesh and Ru-Maj are reunited at long last as actor and comedian Steve McNeil joins them to retrace his love for hip hop. 

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Episode 44: Andrew Emery from 2018-01-10T07:00

Andrew Emery is a hip hop writer and journalist. He was the contributing editor of Hip-Hop Connection and founded, edited and published Fat Lace Magazine. Last year Andrew released his new book ...

Episode 43: Tiernan Douieb from 2017-12-27T08:00

Comedian Tiernan Douieb joins Romesh for the final episode of 2017, taking us back to 1993 North London and his first introduction to hip hop. The guys discuss why there is no place for autotune...

Episode 42: Bonus Episode! from 2017-12-20T12:19:13

Ben Green joins Romesh for a not so festive bonus episode, where they discuss Star Wars, Christmas hip hop songs, Nas and Eminem.

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Episode 41: The Last Skeptik from 2017-12-13T18:22:42

The prolific UK music producer and DJ chats to Rom about his career to date and his deep love for a hip hop beat.

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Episode 39: Twitter Q&A from 2017-11-25T14:02:24

Romesh is joined by Ben Green as they answer your questions about hip hop.

Tweet @RomeshRanga if you've got a question you want answered in another episode.

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Episode 36: Adam Buxton from 2017-10-04T17:00

After a brief hiatus, Romesh and Ru-Maj are back with the mighty Adam Buxton as he traces his hip hop influences back to a joyfully odd mix of Kenny Everett and Eric B. & Rakim. Adam shares ...

Episode 35: Fliptrix from 2017-07-19T06:00

The head of High Focus Records and one quarter of The Four Owls joins Romesh and Ru-Maj to talk discovering UK Hip Hop, being inspired by Big Pun and his plans for world domination...

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Episode 34: DJ MK from 2017-04-19T12:00

DJ MK reveals how he became one of the first UK DJs to release regular mixtapes which became the catalyst for him travelling around the world, meeting Nas and touring with Roots Manuva

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Episode 33: Chali 2na from 2017-04-05T09:55

The 'Verbal Herman Munster' himself steps into the studio to talk about the past and present state of hip hop

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Episode 31: Mike "Miguel Mantovani" Keat from The Cuban Brothers from 2017-03-08T11:40:15

Mike traces his hip hop influences right back to the classic 80s movie Beat Street, and brings us up to present day

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Episode 30: Loyle Carner from 2017-02-22T16:30:16

Loyle Carner reveals his hip hop influences and his biggest hip hop gripe: mumble rap.

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Episode 29: Jehst from 2017-02-15T12:31:03

Jehst joins Romesh and Jolyon Rubinstein in the studio to talk all things hip hop

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Episode 28: Mistajam from 2017-02-01T11:07:05

Mistajam joins Romesh to chat about being on tour with Brand Nubian and the far reaching influences of hip hop

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Episode 26: Asim Chaudhry from 2017-01-05T16:12:09

Actor and writer Asim Chaudhry joins Romesh to chat about everything from his favourite hip hop album to Michael Jackson gifs

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Episode 25: Robert Popper from 2016-12-14T10:51:08

Comedy producer Robert Popper aka 'Bobby P' joins Romesh to chat all things hip hop this week

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Episode 23: The Four Owls from 2016-11-16T10:00

Hip hop group The Four Owls join Romesh for this week's episode

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Episode 22: Jolyon Rubinstein from 2016-11-02T10:40:27

Actor, writer & producer Jolyon Rubinstein joins Romesh for this week's episode of Hip Hop Saved my Life

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BONUS Live episode: Edith Bowman from 2016-10-26T09:51:28

Radio presenter Edith Bowman joins Romesh to chat all things hip hop in a live episode of Hip Hop Saved My Life

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Episode 19: Fergus Craig from 2016-09-14T09:30:31

Comedian Fergus Craig joins Romesh for Episode 19 of Hip Hop Saved My Life

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Episode 17: Curtis Davies from 2016-08-03T09:15:01

Hull City footballer Curtis Davies joins Romesh for Episode 17

#romeshranganathan #curtisdavies #hiphoppodcast #hiphopsavedmylife

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Episode 16: Inel Tomlinson from 2016-07-20T09:29:55

Comedian Inel Tomlinson joins Romesh for Episode 16 of Hip Hop Saved My Life. Actor, comedian and writer Inel is best known for being one half of 'Johnny and Inel', the UK’s first black comedy doub...

Episode 15: Example from 2016-07-06T09:15

Example joins Romesh in this week's episode to chat about his career, inspirations, and favourite hip hop tracks

#example #romeshranganathan #hiphoppdocast #hiphopsavedmylife

Episode 14: Josh Cole from 2016-06-22T09:15:01

Josh Cole, promoter and producer, chats to Romesh in this week's episode

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Episode 12: Afrika Baby Bam from 2016-05-25T09:30:12

Bam from the iconic Jungle Brothers joins Romesh this week to talk all things hip hop

#romeshranganathan #hiphop #Bam #JungleBrothers

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Episode 11: Nihal Arthanayake from 2016-05-04T09:18:41

Nihal, BBC presenter and broadcaster tells Romesh about his journey into hip hop

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Episode 9: Izzie Gibbs from 2016-04-06T09:02:54

MC Izzie Gibbs joins Romesh for Episode 9 of Hip Hop Saved My Life#izziegibbs #romeshranganathan #hiphoppodcast

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Episode 4: Mikill Pane from 2016-01-20T10:03:40

Rapper Mikill Pane joins Romesh for this week's episode

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Episode 3: Dane Baptiste from 2015-07-14T11:47:14

Dane Baptiste, comedian and writer, joins Romesh to discuss his hip hop influences and his favourite hip hop album #danebaptiste #romeshranganathan #hiphoppodcast #hiphopsavedmylife

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Episode 2: Joe Jacobs from 2015-06-29T15:00:14

Joe Jacobs, comedian, writer and rapper chats to Romesh in Episode 2 of Hip Hop Saved My Life#joejacobs #romeshranganathan #hiphoppodcast #hiphopsavedmylife

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