Rap & Order
Regg and Taurian B. put your favorite Hip-Hop albums of the past on the stand, with a track-by-track interrogation to see how they’ve stood the test of time on Rap & Order podcast.
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Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
For this episode, the guys are joined by Suzanne Biello to discuss J. Cole's second mixtape, "The Warm Up." Released in 2009, it was praised for highlighting Cole's hunger for recognition, his strength as a producer, and his impending rise to the top. Now that he's a superstar, how has our outlook changed on this release?
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
This week, the guys run through N.O.R.E's self-titled debut. Released in 1998, one of the biggest years in Hip-Hop, it still managed to stand out thanks to hits like "Super thug," "I Love My Life," and one of the greatest posse cuts of all time, "Banned From T.V." The guys can agree on the nostalgic value, but is it a classic?
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
This week, the guys revisit Puff Daddy & The Family's "No Way Out." It was the debut studio album from Puff, and most notably, was released a couple of months after Biggie's untimely death. The guys breakdown the release's importance to the culture, Biggie's involvement, and of course, have an in-depth discussion about each song.
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
In this episode, the guys breakdown the making of Chance The Rapper's second mixtape, "Acid Rap." The tape was certified diamond on DatPiff for garnering over 10 million downloads, and was the beginning of Chance's takeover. Though it was met with universal acclaim, the guys dig into how this release helped define Chance as a rapper, and where it stands today.
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
This week, we focus on Ab-Soul's second studio album "Control System." The album received critical acclaim upon release, with Soulo's topics of choice, which included politics, corruption, rebellion, and religion, being the highlight for many. Has this aged well with audiences?
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
As his popularity continued to rise in the late 2000's thanks to his new found popularity on social media, Fabolous released his fifth album "Loso's Way." The guys revisit this release and discuss how it impacted Fab's career. Has he lived up to his potential?
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
This week the guys are revisiting Busta Rhymes' 7th studio album, The Big Bang. The album marked a huge transition for the rapper, as it was his debut under the Aftermath/Interscope Records umbrella. The release's sole purpose was to catapult Buss into an even bigger superstar, but did it live up to the hype?
Monday May 27, 2019
Monday May 27, 2019
This week the guys focus on the Wu-Tang Clan's debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Hailed as one of Hip-Hop's greatest releases and recognized for its underground, yet culture-shifting sound, the album made the Wu a household name. It's influence has been evident and as each track is broken down, this becomes even more apparent. Was it their best release?
Monday May 20, 2019
Monday May 20, 2019
This week the guys revisit Ja Rule's third album, "Pain Is Love." Although it received mixed reviews when it was initially released, it went on to become one of Ja's most successful albums to date with singles like "I'm Real," "Livin It Up," and "Always On Time." But outside of the big singles, was the album overlooked?
Monday May 13, 2019
Monday May 13, 2019
This week, the guys are revisiting Tyler, The Creator's "Goblin" album. Remembered for its angry and controversial lyrics, it didn't take away from displaying Tyler's unique abilities as a lyricist, but how has it fared over the years?