Romesh Ranganathan: For the Love of Hip-Hop

Comedian, broadcaster and self-confessed hip-hop nerd Romesh Ranganathan brings his love, knowledge and passion of hip-hop to BBC Radio 2.

Radio 2,46 episodes

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Atmosphere 321
Rom hears from Rhymesayers rapper Slug, who picks three artists in his 3, 2,1.
06 Jun 2026,58 mins
DJ AG 10-Minute Mixtape
The North London DJ joins Rom in the studio to curate his mixtape.
30 May 2026,58 mins
M Huncho 3,2,1
North London rapper M Huncho shares three picks that have shaped his sound.
23 May 2026,58 mins
Hall of Fame - Havoc (Mobb Deep)
Romesh hears from the legendary NY rapper and producer Havoc from duo Mobb Deep.
16 May 2026,58 mins
RUBII 321
Birmingham rapper RUBII shares the three tracks that have shaped her journey.
09 May 2026,58 mins
Tinie Tempah
The award-winning rapper joins Romesh in the studio.
02 May 2026,58 mins
Sara Cox's Valentine's Picks
RomRa reunited. Sara curates her 10 Minute Mixtape.
14 Feb 2026,58 mins
Jill Scott interview
Romesh talks to Philadelphia legend Jill Scott about her new album and hip hop beginnings.
07 Feb 2026,58 mins
Monie Love
The UK hip hop icon on her career and new music.
31 Jan 2026,58 mins
Wohdee 321
The Birmingham rapper shares three tracks that have inspired her rise.
24 Jan 2026,58 mins
Jordan Stephens
Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks curates an uplifting 10 Minute Mixtape.
17 Jan 2026,58 mins
ArrDee 321
Brighton rapper ArrDee shares three influential tracks.
10 Jan 2026,58 mins
Homeboy Sandman
The NY rapper curates his 10 Minute Mixtape.
03 Jan 2026,58 mins
Mr Thing in the mix
The pioneering UK DJ presents a tribute to 80s hip hop film Wild Style.
27 Dec 2025,58 mins
Christmas Wrap Up
Rom invites some Radio 2 elves onto the show and delivers a festive rap up of 2025.
20 Dec 2025,58 mins
De La Soul
The NY hip hop legends on their new album Cabin In The Sky.
13 Dec 2025,58 mins
Romesh celebrates live hip hop with archive BBC performances.
Romesh celebrates live hip hop with archive BBC performances.
27 Sep 2025,58 mins
Kojey Radical Maida Vale Session
Kojey Radical in session at Maida Vale talking about his album Don't Look Down.
20 Sep 2025,58 mins
JayaHadADream 321
Rapper JayaHadADream shares three tracks that have shaped her musical journey.
13 Sep 2025,58 mins
B-Real (Cypress Hill)
Romesh chats to B-Real from Cypress Hill.
06 Sep 2025,57 mins
AJ Tracey
The West London rapper curates his 10 Minute Mixtape.
30 Aug 2025,57 mins
Denzel Curry
Romesh chats to the Florida rapper Denzel Curry backstage at his London show.
23 Aug 2025,57 mins
Kae Tempest 321
The south London wordsmith shares three influential tracks.
16 Aug 2025,57 mins
Chali 2na
Rom catches up with the Jurassic 5 rapper
09 Aug 2025,58 mins
Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP at 25
Romesh celebrates 25 years of Eminem's iconic album
02 Aug 2025,57 mins
Lioness hero Chloe Kelly’s Hip Hop Selections
The England and Arsenal star curates her 10 Minute Mixtape.
26 Jul 2025,57 mins
Rag'n'Bone Man
The multi-platinum selling singer and huge hip-hop head is Rom's guest.
10 May 2025,58 mins
Wretch 32
The UK legend talks to Romesh about his brand new album - Home?
03 May 2025,58 mins
Cristale 321
Romesh gets to know the Brixton rapper's musical journey in a 321.
19 Apr 2025,57 mins
DJ Yoda's 80s Mix
A unique blend of 80s pop and classic hip hop.
12 Apr 2025,57 mins