Hip Hop Saved My Life with Romesh Ranganathan

RangaBee Productions and Mr Box

A comedy podcast about hip hop presented by award-winning comedian Romesh Ranganathan and his co-host RuMaj. Edited by James Torrance. Co-produced by RangaBee Productions and Mr Box (mrbox.tv)

www.romeshranganathan.co.uk/podcast

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Our Editor's Take

Hip Hop Saved My Life With Romesh Ranganathan is a collection of conversations centered around hip-hop music and culture. The host and the guests talk about the industry, pointing out its triumphs and flaws. Each episode includes snippets of songs that are old classics and sometimes new ones. This makes the podcast refreshing as it brings back memories of old hit songs. It also introduces hip-hop fans to recent hits.

The host, Romesh Ranganathan, is an English actor and comedian. He has appeared on several TV comedy panel shows. He received two prestigious BAFTA TV Awards for his work. Ranganathan isn't a newcomer to the rap and hip-hop scene, either. Before pursuing comedy as a career, he was a freestyle rapper. He performed under the name Ranga and competed in freestyle rap competitions.

Comedy TV and film producer Rupert Majendie (also known as RuMaj) joins Ranganathan as the cohost. Each weekly episode focuses on a special guest who gets interviewed by the hosts. Eve, Shaggy and Craig David, and French football legend Patrice Evra have appeared on the show. The guests share how they managed to succeed in the industry. They also reveal inspiring stories, which often include valuable lessons.

From the moment listeners hit play, they get treated to a fitting theme song with a hip-hop beat. This diverse podcast isn't exclusively for dedicated hip-hop fans. Hip Hop Saved My Life celebrates arts, culture, and celebrity gossip. The hosts and guests often discuss recent news and media headlines, too.

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S4 Ep 7: Big Zuu

S4 Ep 7: Big Zuu

He’s a rapper, he’s a grime star, he’s a chef, an author and a BAFTA-nominated TV presenter - what more could you possibly want from an HHSML guest?! The one and only Big Zuu joins Romesh and Ben Green for one banger of a show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S4 Ep 7: Big Zuu

S4 Ep 7: Big Zuu

He’s a rapper, he’s a grime star, he’s a chef, an author and a BAFTA-nominated TV presenter - what more could you possibly want from an HHSML guest?! The one and only Big Zuu joins Romesh and Ben Green for one banger of a show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 6: Rafe Spall

S4 Ep 6: Rafe Spall

On this week’s very special show, acting A-lister Rafe Spall joins Romesh for a one-on-one chat about his hip hop journey. From an early obsession with some of the UK’s rap legends, to discovering The Roots and Rawkus Records, having a go at running his own label and bonding with CASISDEAD over Kate Bush. Banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 5: Nish Kumar

S4 Ep 5: Nish Kumar

He’s a stand-up comedian, radio host, TV presenter and life-long hip hop head who we’ve been trying to get on the show for years. And now he’s finally here - the one and only Nish Kumar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 4: Steve Stamp

S4 Ep 4: Steve Stamp

Actor, writer, director and co-star of People Just Do Nothing Steve Stamp joins Rom and Rumaj to chat PJ & Duncan, Wu-Tang, Tyler The Creator, owning one of Questlove’s drumsticks and meeting Pharrell. It’s a Kurupt FM banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re honored to be joined this week by one of the hottest names in broadcasting right now - DJ, presenter, author and lead cultural curator at Apple Music: Ashley ‘Dotty’ Charles. Hold tight for one banger of a show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 2: Donae'o

S4 Ep 2: Donae'o

We’re joined by the one and only Donae'o - a rapper, singer, songwriter and producer who’s been a major player in London’s garage, grime, UK funky and Afrobeats scenes for the past two decades. Alongside his many solo projects, his enviable list of collaborators includes Giggs, Fredo, Dizzee Rascal and JME. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 1: Mr Jukes & Barney Artist

S4 Ep 1: Mr Jukes & Barney Artist

We’re back for HHSML Series 4, and to kick things off in style we have two amazing guests for you: UK super-duo Barney Artist and Mr Jukes. Alongside all the regular hip hop chat, they give us the lowdown on their brand new album, The Locket. It’s a certified banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Bonus Ep: Splurgeboys

S3 Bonus Ep: Splurgeboys

In a special bonus episode for the summer, Romesh and Rumaj are joined by the one and only Splurgeboys! As well as all the regular HHSML chat, they tell us all about their banging new album - METOX. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Episode 18: Trevor Nelson

S3 Episode 18: Trevor Nelson

It’s the HHSML Series 3 finale and what better guest to go out with than the broadcasting legend that is Trevor Nelson. This is one absolute banger of a show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Episode 17: Bun B

S3 Episode 17: Bun B

We’re joined by Southern rap royalty this week as we talk to the legendary Bun B direct from his home in Houston, Texas. It’s a trill banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Episode 16: Eve

S3 Episode 16: Eve

The legends just keep on coming as this week we’re thrilled to be joined by the the one and only Eve! Currently celebrating the twentieth anniversary of her landmark second album Scorpion, we chat all about her amazing career, the music and artists that influenced her, being part of the Ruff Ryders, and the highs and lows of her huge success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Episode 15: Patrick Paige II

S3 Episode 15: Patrick Paige II

Joining us this week from his home in LA is rapper, multi-instrumentalist and member of The Internet - Patrick Paige II. Alongside all the regular HHSML chat, he tells us about his game-changing new solo album, If I Fail Are We Still Cool? It’s a straight-up banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Episode 14: Blade

S3 Episode 14: Blade

This week we’re honoured to be joined by UK rap legend Blade. He reveals all about his amazing career in hip hop, collaborating with Mark B, the pitfalls of performing live and his new music YouTube channel Five Twenty One. It’s a banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Episode 13: Chuck D

S3 Episode 13: Chuck D

Well it doesn’t get any bigger than this - we’re honoured to be joined by the legend that is Chuck D! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 12 - Hip Hop Saved The Horne Section

S3 Ep 12 - Hip Hop Saved The Horne Section

In support of this year's Red Nose Day, HHSML has joined forces with The Horne Section to bring you the biggest, baddest podcast mash-up in the game. Expect ninja turtle raps, furniture hip hop, songs, remixes and bassline quizzes. Yes that’s right, it’s an absolute Comic Relief banger!!Donations have the power to help people living incredibly tough lives. If you can, please, head to comicrelief.com/podcastmashup and give now. Or give £5 by texting ‘COMIC’ to 70205.To donate £5 text the word COMIC to 70205. Texts cost your donation amount plus your standard network message charge and 100% of your donation will go to Comic Relief, a registered charity. You must be 16 or over and please ask the bill-payer’s permission. For full terms and conditions visit comicrelief.com/podcastmashup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Episode 11: Lianne La Havas

S3 Episode 11: Lianne La Havas

Singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas joins us for another HHSML banger! From teenage embarrassment playing her parents Eminem and D12, to discovering Missy, Biggie, Busta and Kendrick - Lianne talks us through the ups and downs of her lifelong love of hip hop. Plus, while Romesh experiments with hip hop ASMR, Lianne and Rumaj hatch a plan to save celebrities in need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Episode 10: Maya Jama

S3 Episode 10: Maya Jama

It's the one and only Maya Jama! She tells us about discovering hip hop through her mum's Eminem CDs, moving onto 2Pac and J Cole, her love for Nicki and Cardi, and some of the great gigs she’s both seen and missed out on. Plus Rom gets some all-important advice on his makeup technique. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Episode 9: Shaggy

S3 Episode 9: Shaggy

For this week's lockdown edition of the show, we’re joined by the one and only Shaggy from his recording studio in New York. He tells us about his high school love of hip hop, its strong links with reggae and dancehall culture, and how some of his biggest influences range from Slick Rick to Big L and Biggie to Drake. It’s a banger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Episode 8: Edith Bowman

S3 Episode 8: Edith Bowman

We’re back to re-start Series 3 with broadcasting legend Edith Bowman. She tells us all about discovering De La Soul, interviewing The Beastie Boys, her best and worse live music experiences, Snoop vs Eminem and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Episode 7: Munya Chawawa

S3 Episode 7: Munya Chawawa

It’s the last episode of the year! Romesh reunites with Ben Green to chat with one of 2020’s break-out stars - presenter, comedian and musician Munya Chawawa. He tells us what he’s been up to these past 12 months, how he got involved with the Chip and Stormzy beef, and how his posh drill rapper alter ego, Unknown P, became an unexpected success. Oh and of course, we chat about his favourite hip hop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.