Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan

Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan

Author: RangaBee Productions and Mr Box Language: English Episodes: 100
You might know Romesh Ranganathan for his award-winning stand-up, but here he's diving deep into the music that shaped him. In Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan, he's joined by his co-host RuMaj for conversations that sit at the unpredictable intersection of comedy and hip hop culture. This isn't a dry history lesson or a technical breakdown of beats. Instead, each episode feels like hanging out with friends who are equally passionate and hilariously opinionated about the genre. They explore the artists, albums, and iconic moments that left a mark, all through a lens of genuine fandom and sharp wit. The dynamic between Romesh and RuMaj drives the show, offering laughs and unexpected insights in equal measure. Edited by James Torrance, the podcast is a co-production between RangaBee Productions and Mr Box. Whether you're a lifelong hip hop head or just curious about the cultural force behind the music, you'll find something to connect with. It's a celebration of how a powerful art form can soundtrack our lives and, as the title suggests, sometimes even change their course. Tune in for stories, memories, and a lot of laughter sparked by a shared love of the genre.
Episodes
Episode 54: Jordan Stephens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:12
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.Forme…
Episode 53: Jamali Maddix [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:46
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 Sc…
Episode 52: Sara Pascoe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:29
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 Unimagina…
Episode 51: Sarah Callaghan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:46
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…
Episode 50: Reggie Yates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:49
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…
Episode 49: Mr B. The Gentleman Rhymer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:14
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…
Episode 48 - HHSML LIVE with Ty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:51
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 concert and a…
Episode 47: Hip Hop Heroes - Bonus Episode! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:03
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:…
Episode 46: Doc Brown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:27
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…
Episode 45: Steve McNeil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:46
Romesh and Ru-Maj are reunited at long last as actor and comedian Steve McNeil joins them to retrace his love for hip hop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.