Episodes
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00:55:36
Episode 70: Kae Kurd
Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan starstarstarstarstar addStand-up comedian and Quotas Full podcast host Kae Kurd joins Romesh and Rumaj for our first episode of 2019.
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01:08:20
Episode 69: HHSML LIVE with Professor Green
Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan starstarstarstarstar addFor 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 of CALM at the Indigo O2 on 19th December 2018.
Big thanks to all the performers on the night - Martin 2 Smoove, Barney Artist, CASisDEAD, Professor Green, Dream Mclean and DJ Yoda.
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00:56:40
Episode 68: HHSML LIVE with Dirty Dike
Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan starstarstarstarstar addNew edition of HHSML Live with Romesh, Rumaj, DJ Yoda and special guest Dirty Dike. It's a banger!
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00:37:48
Episode 67: Straight Outta Crawley
Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan starstarstarstarstar addBonus 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 starstarstarstarstar addNorth 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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00:49:19
Episode 65: ExP
Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan starstarstarstarstar addBen 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 starstarstarstarstar addWe 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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01:01:32
Episode 63: HHSML LIVE with Rodney P
Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan starstarstarstarstar addThis 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 starstarstarstarstar addThe 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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00:47:48
Episode 61: James Lavelle
Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan starstarstarstarstar addThis 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 starstarstarstarstar addHHSML 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 starstarstarstarstar addThis 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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00:48:15
Episode 58: Snowy Danger
Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan starstarstarstarstar addRomesh 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
Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan starstarstarstarstar addRomesh 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 starstarstarstarstar addActor 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 starstarstarstarstar addComedian 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
Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan starstarstarstarstar addRomesh 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 starstarstarstarstar addComedian 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 starstarstarstarstar addBen 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 starstarstarstarstar addComedian 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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