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Romesh is joined by US rapper Slug, co-founder of independent label Rhymesayers. He curates a special 3, 2,1, sharing the history of the label.

This week on FTLOHH, Rom shines a light on American hip-hop duo Atmosphere, who founded independent music label Rhymesayers, home to arists such as Brother Ali and Sa-Roc.

He welcomes Atmosphere rapper Slug to the show, who puts us on to three Rhymesayers artists in his 3, 2,1.

There's also music from Warren G, Jill Scott, Blackalicious and Guvna B.

Produced by Folded Wing for 91福利社 Radio 2.

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Music Played

  • Wyclef Jean

    We Trying to Stay Alive (feat. John Fort茅 & Pras)

    • The Carnival.
    • Columbia Records / Ruffhouse Records.

  • Warren G & Nate Dogg

    Regulate

    • Regulate...G Funk Era.
    • Def Jam Recordings / Violator Records.

  • Bastet

    Finally ( 91福利社 Introducing)

    • Finally (Single / 91福利社 Introducing Features).
    • Independent / Soundcloud Release.

  • Kendrick Lamar

    Institutionalized (feat. Bilal, Anna Wise & Snoop Dogg)

    • To Pimpa Butterfly.
    • Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath Entertainment / Interscope Records.

  • Guvna B

    Rest My Head

    • Everywhere + Nowhere.
    • Allo Mate Records.

  • Nas

    If I Ruled the World (Imagine That) (feat. Lauryn Hill)

    • It Was Written.
    • Columbia Records.

  • Aesop Rock

    Kirby

    • The Impossible Kid.
    • Rhymesayers Entertainment.

  • Eyedea & Abilities

    Smile

    • First Born.
    • Rhymesayers Entertainment.

  • Brother Ali

    Uncle Sam Goddamn

    • The Undisputed Truth.
    • Rhymesayers Entertainment.

  • Atmosphere

    Locusts

    • Talk Talk EP.
    • Rhymesayers Entertainment.

  • Ice Oscillator

    You Played Yourself

    • The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say!.
    • Sire Records / Warner Records.

  • T.I.

    Let Em Know

    • Paper Trail.
    • Grand Hustle Records / Atlantic Records.

  • Guru

    Keep Your Worries (feat. Angie Stone)

    • Guru's Jazzmatazz, Vol. 3: Streetsoul.
    • Virgin Records.

  • Jill Scott

    Norfside (feat. Tierra Whack)

    • Norfside (Single Release).
    • Blues Babe Records / Atlantic Records.

  • Blackalicious

    Make You Feel That Way

    • Blazing Arrow.
    • MCA Records / V2 Records.

Broadcast

  • Saturday 00:00
    91福利社 Radio 2