Capital Rap Show
The Capital Rap Show was hosted by Tim Westwood, and broadcast from London, England, UK. It was arguably the most influential and popular hip-hop & rap radio show in Europe, with hundreds of rap stars passing through the studios of Capital FM in Euston, Central London when it was on air. Starting on 28 September 1987 with the last show being aired 3 December 1994, it featured the hottest rap tunes every week as well as impromptu freestyle and pre-recorded sessions from some of rap's burgeoning talent pool. It also featured celebrated and noted club performances that were broadcast live from legendary London clubs such as The Arches and Dingwalls (Live to London).
During the late 80s, and taking a nod from the previous Capital Radio hip-hop show's presenter Mike Allen, a list of the most popular, exclusive (and sometimes unreleased) tunes would be printed in the biggest selling weekly music magazine in the UK, the NME. It was known as the Future Rap Chart and was widely recognised as a link to the finest and funkiest new hip-hop available in the cooler record shops across the country.
- Irish Craig - RandomRapRadio
75 Episodes in the Archive
| Date | Station | Location | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 5, 1988 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| March 19, 1988 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| October 16, 1992 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Bobby Konders |
| March 5, 1988 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| May 30, 1992 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| December 22, 1990 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| December 18, 1992 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| February 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Cash Crew |
| January 29, 1988 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| May 6, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Nas |
| June 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| July 9, 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Chris Goldfinger |
| January 7, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | DJ Biznizz |
| July 16, 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | DJ Biznizz |
| November 8, 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | DJ Biznizz |
| June 17, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Jeru the Damaja |
| November 11, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| February 11, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Snoop Dogg, Daz, Kurupt |
| July 3, 1992 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| August 10, 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| May 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | DJ MK |
| November 5, 1988 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| January 28, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| May 27, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| April 2, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Funkmaster Flex, Sadat X |
| October 13, 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| March 4, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| May 20, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Shyheim, DJ Def K |
| June 11, 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| December 3, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Funkmaster Flex |
| June 4, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| June 5, 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| October 1, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Funkmaster Flex |
| October 22, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Funkmaster Flex |
| February 1, 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Run-DMC |
| April 9, 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Das EFX, Redman, Hoodratz, Jonathan Shecter |
| September 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| September 6, 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| January 26, 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| July 17, 1992 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Super Cat |
| September 3, 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Jonathan Shecter |
| November 1987 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| June 18, 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Ron G |
| July 18, 1992 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| November 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| December 2, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Daddy Freddy, Smiley Culture |
| 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Melle Mel, Afrika Islam |
| March 5, 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | DJ Biznizz |
| July 1988 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| January 14, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Afrika Islam |
| July 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| September 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| July 12, 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Pete Rock, CL Smooth |
| July 14, 1989 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Redhead Kingpin, DJ Wildstyle |
| February 26, 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Funkmaster Flex |
| June 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Naughty By Nature, Treach, Vin Rock, Apache |
| April 20, 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| April 19, 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Gang Starr, Guru, DJ Premier |
| April 12, 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Ninjaman, Jay the Sultan |
| October 28, 1989 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Marley Marl, Intelligent Hoodlum, Clark Kent |
| October 7, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Evil Dee, Black Moon, Buckshot, 5 ft, Smif-N-Wessun, Tek, Steele |
| May 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | London Posse, Rodney P, Bionic |
| January 15, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| November 19, 1993 | BBC Radio 1 (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Onyx |
| January 21, 1989 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| May 10, 1991 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Andre Harrell |
| August 27, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Funkmaster Flex |
| June 3, 1989 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| June 10, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Ed O.G.,Da Bulldogs,Awesome 2,Special K,Teddy Tedd |
| June 24, 1988 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| July 1, 1988 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | MC Lyte, Audio Two, Milk Dee, Gizmo |
| May 1993 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Ron G |
| August 19, 1994 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | Jonathan Shecter |
| August 12, 1989 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK | |
| December 26, 1992 | (95.8 FM) | London, England, UK |