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Rapper and professor Lupe Fiasco makes a comeback to the show to talk about his latest album ‘Samurai’. Plus, music from Eminem, Ludacris and Cypress Hill.

Romesh welcomes American rapper and professor Lupe Fiasco for a second time to catch up about his new Amy Winehouse inspired album ‘Samurai’. Together, they break down some of the tracks from the album and talk about cementing hip hop into the world of academia. There's also time for music from 50 Cent, Jah Skillz, Lavz, Stetsasonic, BigXthaPlug and Fatback Band.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 25 Jan 202500:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Stetsasonic

    Talkin' All That Jazz

  • Lupe Fiasco

    Kick, Push

  • LAVZ

    The Earth Song (feat. Janae)

  • Jah-Skillz

    Super Soul Sis

  • BigXthaPlug

    Mmhmm

  • Ludacris, F.A.T.E. & Keon Bryce

    Growing Pains

  • R.A. the Rugged Man

    Definition Of A Rap Flow

  • Lupe Fiasco

    Samurai

  • Lupe Fiasco

    Cake

  • Fatback Band

    King Tim III (Personality Jock)

  • Eminem

    Houdini

  • 50 Cent

    Best Friend

  • Cypress Hill

    Insane In The Brain

Broadcasts

  • Sat 20 Jul 202400:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Sat 25 Jan 202500:00
    BBC Radio 2