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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Episodes
Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
This week the guys are revisiting Jadakiss' debut album, "Kiss Tha Game Goodbye." The album came after the success of his mixtape run, and positioned him to be Hip-Hop's next big thing. Has this album had a lasting impact on Kiss' career?
Monday Apr 29, 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
With the release of his sophomore album, J. Cole's approach as an MC shifted slightly, and presented him in a much darker tone. As they breakdown each track, the guys discuss the effects this has had on Cole's career in the long run.
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
In this episode, the guys revisit Mase's major debut "Harlem World," and it raises some pressing questions surrounding his legacy.
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
For our special 50th episode, the guys focus on Little Brother's The Minstrel Show. Regarded as an absolutely perfect album by many Hip-Hop enthusiasts, the album gets dissected by today's standards.
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
This week the guys focus on JAY Z's The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. It's his fifth studio album released, with the intention to shine the spotlight on the Roc-A-Fella crew. How well of a job did it do?
Monday Apr 01, 2019
Monday Apr 01, 2019
On this episode, the guys revisit 2 Pac's 1995 album "Me Against The World." The album's focus on his paranoia at the time, depression, anger and pain, made it not only a stand out in his discography, but also a point of focus in today's climate. Is it his best work?
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
This week, the guys revisit Foxy Brown's breakout debut ill Na Na for what's sure to be a memorable breakdown. Released just one week after Lil' Kim's debut, the rappers were directly pit against each other, as the public took sides. But has Foxy's debut held its own?
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
This week, the guys recorded in Austin, Texas during SXSW. Joined by guests Jamesy and Junae Brown, they revisit Drake's 2010 debut "Thank Me Later." Though the reception was generally positive when it was released, the takeaways have drastically changed since then.
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
This week, the guys revisit Kanye West's third album "Graduation." Often referenced as the first piece from West that took a departure from his soulful sound, the album is also credited with raising West's profile as an artist. With this in mind, the guys struggle to reach their verdict.
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
This week, the guys focus on Wale's "The Album About Nothing." Upon release, it was praised for being the rapper's most personal album to date, and explored different areas of his life, with comedian Jerry Seinfeld acting as his conscience. Would you call it a classic album?