The Grammy award-winning rapper and actor speaks with Romesh. Also there are tracks from A Tribe Called Quest, Coolio and The Cool Kids.
Romesh’s guest this week is the Grammy award-winning golden era rapper and actor LL COOL J. Together, they talk about starting out with demo tapes, the legacy of hip-hop and continuing the culture, before taking a listen to LL’s brand-new track ‘Saturday Night Special’. There’s also time for music from Arrested Development, Rapsody, TrippleJayy, Big L, and Erykah Badu.
On radio
Music Played
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LL Cool J
Around the Way Girl
- Mama Said Knock You Out.
- Def Jam/Columbia.
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Coolio
Fantastic Voyage
- It Takes A Thief.
- Tommy Boy.
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TrippleJayy
Out Here
- Spring's EP.
- Strength In Numbers.
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A Tribe Called Quest
Stressed Out (feat. Faith Evans)
- Beats, Rhymes & Life.
- Jive.
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Rapsody & Erykah Badu
3:AM
- Please Don't Cry.
- Roc Nation.
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Doja Cat
MOOO!
- Amala.
- Kemosabe Records/RCA Records.
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Big L
School Dayz
- Devil's Son EP.
- Columbia/Legacy.
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LL Cool J
I Need A Beat
- All World.
- Def Jam Recordings.
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LL Cool J
Mama Said Knock You Out
- Mama Said Knock You Out.
- Def Jam/Columbia.
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LL Cool J
Saturday Night Special (feat. Rick Ross & Fat Joe)
- LL COOL J.
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Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
The Message
- The Message.
- Sanctuary Records.
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The Cool Kids & Maxine Ashley
Summer Jam
- When Fish Ride Bicycles.
- Cake Records / EMPIRE.
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Arrested Development
Tennessee
- 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of....
- Capitol Records.
Broadcasts
- Sat 22 Jun 2024 00:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 2
- Sat 18 Jan 2025 00:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 2