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Romesh hears from conscious rapper Brother Ali, who shares the songs that have shaped him in a 321, as well as a cut from his latest album 'Satisfied Soul'.

Romesh invites Rhymesayers Collective rapper Brother Ali to share his 321, featuring three tracks that have inspired his journey.

He talks about his musical roots, and the making of his latest album 'Satisfied Soul', followed by his top pick from the album - 'D.R.U.M.'.

We also hear music from Ice Cube, BXKS, Monie Love, Redman and The Roots.

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Sat 22 Mar 2025 00:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Naughty by Nature

    Hip Hop Hooray

    • Tommy Boy Records.

  • Mark Ronson

    Ooh Wee (feat. Ghostface Killah, Nate Dogg, Trife Diesel & Saigon)

    • Elektra.

  • Strandz & Giggs

    Time

    • Strandz Music.

  • Monie Love

    Monie In The Middle

    • Chrysalis Records.

  • Redman

    Don't Wanna C Me Rich

    • GILLA HOUSE / RIVETING MUSIC.

  • Aim

    Ain't Got Time To Waste (feat. YZ)

    • ATIC Records.

  • Busta Rhymes & Flipmode Squad

    I Know What You Want (feat. Mariah Carey)

    • I Know What You Want.
    • J Records.

  • Boogie Down Productions

    My Philosophy

    • My Philosophy.
    • Jive/Legacy.

  • Eric B. & Rakim

    In The Ghetto

    • In The Ghetto.
    • Geffen.

  • Yasiin Bey

    Umi Says

    • Umi Says.
    • Rawkus Entertainment.

  • Brother Ali

    D.R.U.M. (feat. Ant)

    • Mello Music Group.

  • Ice Cube

    It Was A Good Day

    • It Was A Good Day.
    • Priority Records.

  • bkxs

    Excuse Me (feat. Joe James)

    • Excuse Me.
    • Play Piem.

  • The Roots

    What They Do

    • What They Do.
    • Geffen.

Broadcast

  • Sat 22 Mar 2025 00:00
    BBC Radio 2