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Hall of Fame - Havoc (Mobb Deep)

Rom is joined by hip hop veteran Havoc, the rapper and producer from iconic duo Mobb Deep. He takes part in a new feature, Hall of Fame.

This week, Rom introduces a brand new feature - The For The Love of Hip Hop Hall of Fame. Celebrating some of hip hop's most iconic artists, he hears their stories, in their words.

He welcomes Havoc from the legendary Mobb Deep, who shares the stories behind their rise, sampling the iconic instrumental for Shook Ones Pt II, and the making of their latest project, Infinite.

Rom also plays hits from Jadakiss, Masta Ace, Larry June, Curren$y and The Alchemist.

Produced by Folded Wing for BBC Radio 2.

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Music Played

  • Lupe Fiasco

    Kick, Push

    • Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor.
    • 1st & 15th / Atlantic Records.

  • Jadakiss

    Why? (feat. Anthony Hamilton)

    • Kiss of Death.
    • Ruff Ryders / Interscope Records.

  • Brandon Nembhard

    Not Ugly, Just Broke

    • Not Ugly, Just Broke.
    • Veron.

  • Little Simz

    Woman (feat. Cleo Sol)

    • Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.
    • Forever Living Originals / AWAL.

  • Renegade Brass Band

    Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)

    • The Rules of the Game.
    • Nah'm Sayin' Records.

  • Leaders of the New School

    Case Of The P.T.A

    • A Future Without A Past....
    • Elektra Records.

  • Marley Marl

    The Bridge (feat. MC Shan)

    • In Control, Volume 1 (Also originally released on Cold Chillin' Records as a sin.
    • Cold Chillin' Records / Warner Bros. Records.

  • Mobb Deep

    Shook Ones

    • The Infamous.
    • Loud Records / RCA Records.

  • Herbie Hancock

    Jessica

    • Fat Albert Rotunda.
    • Warner Records Inc. (Originally Warner Bros. Records).

  • Quincy Jones

    Kitty with the Bent Frame

    • $.
    • Rhino / Warner Records Inc..

  • Mobb Deep

    Shook Ones Pt II

    • The Infamous.
    • Loud Records / RCA Records.

  • Mobb Deep

    Win or Lose

    • Amerikaz Nightmare.
    • Infamous Records / Jive Records (Zomba Recording LLC).

  • Mobb Deep

    Down For You (feat. Nas & Jorja Smith)

    • Infinite.
    • Mass Appeal Records.

  • Fatlip

    What's Up Fatlip

    • The Loneliest Punk.
    • Delicious Vinyl.

  • MC Lyte

    It's All Yours (feat. Gina Thompson)

    • Seven & Seven.
    • EastWest Records America / Elektra Entertainment Group.

  • Larry June, Curren$y & The Alchemist

    Drive Alone

    • The Great Escape.
    • ALC Records / Empire.

  • Bahamadia

    Uknowhowwedu

    • Kollage.
    • Chrysalis / EMI Records.

  • Fieves

    K.I.D.Z (feat. Yves Jones & Finnerz)

    • K.I.D.Z.
    • Self-released / Fieves.

  • Masta Ace Incorporated

    The I.N.C Ride

    • Sittin' on Chrome.
    • Delicious Vinyl.

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