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Sophie Hunter plays three tracks that inspire her, and Romesh takes a listen to a tune from her new EP ‘Will’. Plus, music from Rizzle Kicks, Lupe Fiasco and Brandon Nembhard.

Romesh seeks out new talent Sophie Hunter and invites her onto the show for a 3, 2, 1. Sophie picks three inspirational hip hop tracks that have been fundamental to her journey to give a flavour of musical background, followed by a tune from her new EP 'Will'. Featuring music from Nappy Roots, Fat Joe, Ashanti, Common, Pete Rock, The LOX and Danny Brown.

First broadcast in 2024.

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57 minutes

Last on

Sat 17 May 2025 00:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • De La Soul

    Me, Myself and I

    • Tommy Boy.

  • Nappy Roots

    Good Day

    • Nappy Roots Entertainment.

  • Brandon Nembhard

    Keeper

  • Fat Joe

    What's Luv? (feat. Ashanti)

    • Atlantic.

  • Common & Pete Rock

    Dreamin'

    • Loma Vista Recordings.

  • Lupe Fiasco

    Sunshine

    • Atlantic Records.

  • Noname

    Yesterday

  • Lil Wayne

    6 Foot 7 Foot

    • CM/Republic.

  • Joey Valence & Brae

    THE BADDEST

    • JVB Records.

  • Sophie Hunter

    Cha Cha

  • The LOX

    Recognize (feat. Eve)

    • Ruff Ryders Records.

  • Rizzle Kicks

    Javelin

  • Danny Brown

    Grown Up

    • Fool's Gold Records.

  • Queen Pen

    Party Ain't A Party

    • Interscope.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 16 Nov 2024 00:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Sat 17 May 2025 00:00
    BBC Radio 2