Episode 55: Marlon Davis

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  Episode 68: HHSML LIVE with Dirty Dyke

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 12 Dec starstarstarstarstar add

  New edition of HHSML Live with Romesh, Rumaj, DJ Yoda and special guest Dirty Dyke. It's a banger!

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  Episode 67: Straight Outta Crawley

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 30 Nov starstarstarstarstar add

  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 what you hear, check out the link below to pick up a copy.

  https://www.waterstones.com/book/straight-outta-crawley/romesh-ranganathan/9780593078259

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  00:46:59

  Episode 66: Jimothy

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 28 Nov starstarstarstarstar add

  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!

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  Episode 65: ExP

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 14 Nov starstarstarstarstar add

  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.

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  01:05:09

  Episode 64: Murs

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 14 Nov starstarstarstarstar add

  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 63: HHSML LIVE with Rodney P

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 31 Oct starstarstarstarstar add

  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 at The Moth Club in Hackney.

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  00:47:32

  Episode 62: Jacob Anderson

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 17 Oct starstarstarstarstar add

  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.

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  Episode 61: James Lavelle

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 5 Oct starstarstarstarstar add

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

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  00:48:35

  Episode 60: Jenny Bede

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 20 Sep starstarstarstarstar add

  HHSML Ep 60 features musical comedian Jenny Bede. We discuss Nicky Minaj, Jay Z, Roseanne and Cross Stitch. It’s a banger.

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  00:48:05

  Episode 59: Clara Amfo

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 7 Sep starstarstarstarstar add

  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

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 23 Aug starstarstarstarstar add

  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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  00:26:43

  Episode 57: Mini Ep

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  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 in cinemas on 24th August.

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  00:43:20

  Episode 56: Kiell Smith-Bynoe

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 2 Jul starstarstarstarstar add

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

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  00:53:09

  Episode 55: Marlon Davis

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 15 Jun starstarstarstarstar add

  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

  
  

  And big thanks to the Radio Wolfgang team for studio assistance and to @Marlon_Davis for dropping by for a chat.

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  00:51:09

  Episode 54: Jordan Stephens

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  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 half of Rizzle Kicks, Jordan's releasing new music under the name Al the Native, with an album coming out soon.

  Romesh Recommends: Book of Ryan by Royce da 5'9". Give it a listen and thanks to everyone that's emailed in with their recommendation.

  Keep them coming romesh88@hotmail.com @romeshranga @HHSMLpodcast

  Big thanks to the Radio Wolfgang team for studio assistance and to @althenative for dropping in for a chat.

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  00:58:43

  Episode 53: Jamali Maddix

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 3 May starstarstarstarstar add

  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 Slum Village and Planet by Tech N9ne.

  Talk to us @HHSMLpodcast @romeshranga @jamalimaddix. No, really, do it mate. 

  Keep up to date with what Jamali's up to at jamalimaddix.com/live and check out his show Hate Thy Neighbour on viceland.com

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  00:54:26

  Episode 52: Sara Pascoe

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 19 Apr starstarstarstarstar add

  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 Bobby Tarantino by Logic.

  Talk to us @HHSMLpodcast @romeshranga @sarapascoe.

  Keep up to date with what Sara's up to at sarapascoe.com

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  00:48:43

  Episode 51: Sarah Callaghan

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 6 Apr starstarstarstarstar add

  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 for studio assistance. Keep up to date with what Sarah's up to via sarahcallaghan.com

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  00:56:46

  Episode 50: Reggie Yates

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 21 Mar starstarstarstarstar add

  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 young age, Dr Dre's Aftermath and Jay Z's Reasonable Doubt. 

  Romesh's Recommendation for this episode is: Sean Price - Imperious Rex. 

  Check out Reggie's own podcast, Talk Stew via your podcast app and give him a follow @REGYATES. Huge thanks to Reggie for coming on and a big shout out to Radio Wolfgang for studio assistance. 

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  Episode 49: Mr B. The Gentleman Rhymer

  Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan 7 Mar starstarstarstarstar add

  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 of writing hip hop parodies. 

  Find @gentlemanrhymer @RomeshRanga @rupertmajendie @HHSMLpodcast. 

  Shout out to Radio Wolfgang for letting us use their studio for this recording. 

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