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Romesh continues his alphabetical journey through rap, and he puts up a brand new Sample Shelf in Ranga's records. There's also tracks from Warren G, De La Soul and Nelly.

Romesh takes his first trip of the year to Ranga's Records, where he puts up a brand new Sample Shelf.
For this one, he looks at a handful of classic tracks from the hundreds that sample an iconic drum break - Synthetic Substitution by Melvin Bliss.

Rom also continues his alphabetical journey through rap - The A to Z of Hip Hop - where he highlights an aspect of Hip Hop culture, and an artist who deserves your attention.

B is for Breakdancing - paired with music from US duo Black Star.

Plus, there's time for tunes from 50 Cent, Naughty By Nature, Nanette, Mase, Ab-Soul, Wesley Joseph and JAY-Z.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 4 Feb 2023 00:00
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Music Played

  • Warren G & Nate Dogg

    Regulate

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 4.

  • De La Soul

    Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)

    • De La Soul Is Dead.
    • Tommy Boy.

  • 50 Cent

    Window Shopper

    • Aftermath/Shady.

  • Naughty by Nature

    Feel Me Flow

  • Nanette

    Rent Free

  • Melvin Bliss

    Synthetic Substitution

    • Sunburst Records.

  • Ultramagnetic MC’s

    Ego Trippin

    • Critical Beatdown.

  • Public Enemy

    Don't Believe The Hype

    • Def Jam.

  • The Pharcyde

    Ya Mama

    • Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde.
    • Delicious Vinyl.

  • Flying Lotus

    Black Balloons Reprise (feat. Denzel Curry)

    • Flamagra.
    • Warp Records.

  • Souls of Mischief

    Step To My Girl

    • Hiero Oldies II.
    • Hiero Imperium.

  • Mase

    What You Want (feat. Total)

    • Arista.

  • ΄‘²ϊ‐S΄Η³ά±τ

    Do Better

    • Top Dawg Entertainment.

  • Nelly

    Hot In Herre (feat. Dani Stevenson)

    • Now That's What I Call Music! 52 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Black Star

    Definition

    • Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star.
    • RAWKUS RECORDS.

  • Wesley Joseph

    MONSOON

    • GLOW.
    • Secretly Canadian.

  • JAY-Z

    4:44

    • 4:44.
    • Roc Nation.

Broadcast

  • Sat 4 Feb 2023 00:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2