Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan

By RangaBee Productions and Mr Box

Arts Comedy Music

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A comedy podcast about hip hop presented by award winning comedian Romesh Ranganathan. Edited by James Torrance. Co-produced by RangaBee Productions and Mr Box (mrbox.tv)
www.romeshranganathan.co.uk/podcast

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Series 2 - Episode 13: Murk...

12.26.2019

Ending the year on a high, singer/songwriter Murkage Dave joins Romesh and Rumaj for our last HHSML of 2019! His brand new album, a collaborative project with UK grime star Manga Saint Hilare, is out now - We Need To ...

Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan episodes:

12.26.2019 Series 2 - Episode 13: Murkage Dave Ending the year on a high, singer/songwriter Murkage Dave joins Romesh and Rumaj for our last HHSML of 2019! His brand new album, a collaborative project with UK grime star Manga Saint Hilare, is out now - We Need To ...
12.12.2019 Series 2 - Episode 12: DJ Premier We're honoured to be joined by the legendary DJ Premier - one of the best guests yet! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
11.28.2019 Series 2 - Episode 11: Jamie Cullum 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 lot more chat on his ...
11.14.2019 Series 2 - Episode 10: DJ Shadow The legendary DJ Shadow joins us to chat about his amazing career and brand new double album - Our Pathetic Age. It's a banger! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
11.04.2019 Series 2 - Episode 9: Amelia Dimoldenberg Yes mate, we’ve only gone and got Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg joining us for a chat. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
10.19.2019 Series 2 - Episode 8: HHSML presents Jaz Kahina 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… For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
10.02.2019 Series 2 - Episode 7: Kano East London's finest, the one and only Kano, joins Rom and Rumaj to chat about his new album, upcoming tour and a whole lot more. It's a banger! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
09.26.2019 Series 2 - Episode 6: Louis Theroux This one's a biggie - we're joined by broadcasting legend Louis Theroux. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
09.12.2019 Series 2 - Episode 5: Michael Kiwanuka We're joined by singer-songwriter and regular Danger Mouse collaborator Michael Kiwanuka, who explains how his early love of 70's music lead him to hip hop. We chat Tribe, Dilla, Outkast and much, much more… For information regarding your data privacy, ...
08.29.2019 Series 2 - Episode 4: Serge Pizzorno 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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
07.18.2019 Series 2 - Episode 3: Little Simz This week we're joined by one of our favourite rappers - Little Simz! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
07.04.2019 Series 2 - Episode 2: Dermot Kennedy Singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy joins Romesh and Rumaj to chat about his hip hop influences, 50 Cent, Meek Mill and working with legendary producer Mike Dean. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
06.20.2019 Series 2 - Episode 1: Mark Ronson Kicking off Series 2 with a biggie - musician, DJ, songwriter and producer Mark Ronson! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
05.13.2019 Episode 74: Allan 'Seapa' Mustafa People Just Do Nothing's MC Grindah aka Allan 'Seapa' Mustafa joins us in the HHSML studio. Hold tight! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
04.23.2019 Episode 73: HHSML LIVE with Rag'n'Bone Man 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. For information regarding your data privacy, ...
03.22.2019 Episode 72: Angie Thomas 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 listening! For information ...
02.26.2019 Episode 71: Jamie Redknapp This week, the one and only Jamie Redknapp joins Romesh & Rumaj in the studio. It's a banger! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
02.07.2019 Episode 70: Kae Kurd Stand-up comedian and Quotas Full podcast host Kae Kurd joins Romesh and Rumaj for our first episode of 2019. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
01.07.2019 Episode 69: HHSML LIVE with Professor Green For our biggest live episode yet, Romesh and Rumaj are joined on stage by the one and only Professor Green - and also get a FaceTime call from Hip Hop legend Chuck D! An HHSML Christmas special held in aid ...
12.12.2018 Episode 68: HHSML LIVE with Dirty Dike New edition of HHSML Live with Romesh, Rumaj, DJ Yoda and special guest Dirty Dike. It's a banger! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
11.30.2018 Episode 67: Straight Outta Crawley 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 the podcast started. If you like ...
11.28.2018 Episode 66: Jimothy 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 Getting Quite Exciting! For information regarding your data ...
11.14.2018 Episode 65: ExP 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, Remarkable/Unremarkable. For information regarding your ...
11.14.2018 Episode 64: Murs 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! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
10.31.2018 Episode 63: HHSML LIVE with Rodney P This is one big episode! For our second live edition of the podcast, Romesh, Rumaj, Ben Green and DJ Martin2Smoove are joined on stage by the godfather of UK Hip Hop himself - Rodney P. Recorded on 27th September 2018 ...
10.17.2018 Episode 62: Jacob Anderson The multi-talented Jacob Anderson - aka Raleigh Ritchie - joins us to chat about his acting and music careers, Will Smith, backpacker hip hop and The College Dropout. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
10.05.2018 Episode 61: James Lavelle This week, we're joined by Mo' Wax and UNKLE founder James Lavelle. Yes mate! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
09.20.2018 Episode 60: Jenny Bede HHSML Ep 60 features musical comedian Jenny Bede. We discuss Nicky Minaj, Jay Z, Roseanne and Cross Stitch. It’s a banger. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
09.07.2018 Episode 59: Clara Amfo This weeks guest, Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo, chats Tribe, Lauryn, Cardi, interviewing Jay-Z and much much more. Double R What?! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
08.23.2018 Episode 58: Snowy Danger Romesh and Rumaj are back! This week they're joined by the UK rapper and 'lyrical legend' Snowy Danger. Hold on tight... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
08.06.2018 Episode 57: Mini Ep 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 Lee movie BlacKkKlansman - out ...
07.02.2018 Episode 56: Kiell Smith-Bynoe Actor and former grime artist Kiell Smith-Bynoe joins Romesh & Rumaj in the studio. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
06.15.2018 Episode 55: Marlon Davis Comedian Marlon Davis joins Rom and Rupert to chat Biggie, Tupac, Kanye and being introduced to some pretty tasty language thanks to NWA at the age of 7. Don't forget to send your track recommendations to: romesh88@hotmail.com @romeshranga @HHSMLpodcast For ...
05.16.2018 Episode 54: Jordan Stephens 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 lyricism in hip hop. Formerly one ...
05.03.2018 Episode 53: Jamali Maddix 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. Romesh's Recommendations for this episode are: The Lost Scrolls V2 by ...
04.19.2018 Episode 52: Sara Pascoe 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 Strange Journey Into The Unimaginable and ...
04.06.2018 Episode 51: Sarah Callaghan 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! Romesh's Recommendation for this episode is: Czarface and Doom Huge thanks to @sarahecallaghan and Radio Wolfgang ...
03.21.2018 Episode 50: Reggie Yates 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 household, being immediately drawn in by hip hop and its culture from a ...
03.07.2018 Episode 49: Mr B. The Gentleman Rhymer 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 sound to the skill ...
02.21.2018 Episode 48 - HHSML LIVE with Ty 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 the story of how a school ...
02.15.2018 Episode 47: Hip Hop Heroes - Bonus Episode! 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 hip hop. 'Black Panther: The Album - Music ...
02.07.2018 Episode 46: Doc Brown 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 underground rapper on the London's ...
01.24.2018 Episode 45: Steve McNeil Romesh and Ru-Maj are reunited at long last as actor and comedian Steve McNeil joins them to retrace his love for hip hop. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
01.10.2018 Episode 44: Andrew Emery 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 'Wiggaz With Attitude: My Life As A Failed ...
12.27.2017 Episode 43: Tiernan Douieb 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 in hip hop, guest verses ...
12.20.2017 Episode 42: Bonus Episode! Ben Green joins Romesh for a not so festive bonus episode, where they discuss Star Wars, Christmas hip hop songs, Nas and Eminem. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
12.13.2017 Episode 41: The Last Skeptik The prolific UK music producer and DJ chats to Rom about his career to date and his deep love for a hip hop beat. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
11.29.2017 Episode 40: Jensen Karp Executive producer of 'Drop The Mic' and hip hop fanatic, Jensen Karp, joins Romesh for a chat as they discuss how he narrowly missed out on a 1 million dollar record deal with Interscope. Formerly known as the rapper Hot ...
11.25.2017 Episode 39: Twitter Q&A 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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
11.03.2017 Episode 38: Shanthi Ranganathan That's right, Romesh's mum is the special guest this week as Ben Green and Rom get her to review some tracks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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