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Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip Hop Episodes

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    Nish Kumar talks hip hop on film

    A movie-themed Ten Minute Mixtape ahead of the 2023 Oscars.

  2. The A to Z of Hip Hop: D

    Rom is up to the fourth chapter in his alphabetical journey through rap.

  3. Jeru the Damaja

    The East Coast legend swings by the studio.

  4. The A to Z of Hip Hop: C + Plug 2 tribute

    Romesh is up to C in his rap alphabet, and salutes Dave from De La Soul.

  5. Katherine Ryan's Hip Hop love songs

    A Valentine's Day themed 10 Minute Mixtape.

  6. The A to Z of Hip Hop: B

    Romesh's rap alphabet continues, plus a trip to Ranga's Records.

  7. Chuck D in conversation

    The Public Enemy rapper and Hip Hop legend joins Rom.

  8. The A to Z of Hip Hop: A

    Kicking off an alphabetical journey through rap culture.

  9. Pete Rock in conversation

    One of hip-hop’s best producers is Romesh’s guest.

  10. Three, Two, One with Jehst

    Get to know the UK Hip Hop heavyweight in three tracks.

  11. The Christmas Special

    Festive Hip Hop from Run-D.M.C., Outkast, Snoop Dogg and DMX.

  12. The one which goes out with a bang!

    Romesh has tracks from Pharrell, JAY-Z and Jungle Brothers.

  13. The one where Rom makes his album debut

    Plus music from Eminem, 50 Cent and Funky 4 + 1.

  14. The one with the new sample shelf - Impeach the President

    Romesh looks at a classic drum break in Ranga's Records.

  15. The one with Bonfire Night bangers

    Romesh plays three Hip Hop fireworks in a row.

  16. The Halloween One

    Tracks from Skee-Lo, Common, Pharoahe Monch and more.

  17. The one with Loyle Carner

    The Mercury Prize-nominated rapper joins Romesh.

  18. The one celebrating debut albums

    Hip hop from artists who started strong!

  19. The one where it's 1992 AND 1993

    Celebrating two stellar years of 'Golden Era' Hip Hop.

  20. The one with the Funky Drummer

    Romesh investigates one of the most famous samples ever.

  21. It’s a Back 2 Skool theme for Romesh

    Romesh Ranganathan brings his love, knowledge and passion of hip-hop to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2.

  22. The one that’s full of Listener Requests

    Romesh turns the hip-hop playlist over to you!

  23. The one featuring Hip Hop's women

    Romesh celebrates the women of rap with Clara Amfo.

  24. The one that goes back to 1994 AND 1995

    Romesh brings you Hip Hop from TWO vintage 90s years (and there's a very special guest!!).

  25. The one with the Blagger’s Guide To Kanye West

    Romesh has a mini-mix of Kanye hits and deeper cuts from DJ wizard Jaguar Skills.

  26. The one where Trevor Nelson returns!

    Romesh is joined by DJ, Hip Hop head and... national treasure? Trevor Nelson.

  27. The one with the Road Trip

    Romesh is in the whip (that’s 'car' in hip hopish) with his ultimate rap driving tracks.

  28. The one with the big hip-hop rivalry

    Romesh drops some knowledge on the US hip-hop divide

  29. The one where it's 1997

    Let’s party like it’s '97! Romesh brings you an hour of vintage Hip Hop... on minidisc.

  30. The one with Wyclef Jean

    The former Fugee and 'perfect gentleman' is Romesh’s guest.

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