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 Jan 21, 2019
Monday Jan 21, 2019
T.I.'s boisterous claim as the King of the South set eyes on his pretty early as just another cocky MC. However, as his career progressed, it wasn't so far-fetched anymore. This week the guys focus on Tip's third album "Urban Legend." Lead by the single "Bring Em Out," it received generally favorable reviews upon release. How would you rank it today? Its time to discuss.
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
This week the guys revisit "The Understanding," the sophomore album from Roc-A-Fella's own Memphis Bleek. The album was certified gold, and should've been the launching pad to Bleek's success as a solo artist, with hit singles like "Do My" and "Is That Yo Chick." But what stopped Bleek from reaching new heights? The guys break it down.
Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
For this week's episode, the guys are joined by Elie P., Aviles, and Quincy for a revisit of Big Pun's debut "Capital Punishment." Already recognized for his lyrical supremacy, the guys reach their verdict, but not without countless disagreements.
Monday Dec 24, 2018
Monday Dec 24, 2018
This week the guys, along with Aviles, dig into Lupe Fiasco's acclaimed debut "Food & Liquor." Hailed as the "steadiest and most compelling album of 2006," it's time to breakdown the impact of each song before reaching our verdict, and it may surprise you.
Monday Dec 17, 2018
Monday Dec 17, 2018
The guys are joined by Felix B, for a critical breakdown of Blu & Exile's "Below The Heavens." Often regarded as one of the best underground Hip-Hop albums of all time, boundaries are pushed when it comes to settling in on a verdict.
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
This week the guys bring their focus to Cam'ron's third studio album Come Home With Me. The album still stands as Cam's most successful to date, and was his first with Roc-A-Fella. Joined by Copastetik, its time to decide not only where this ranks among Killa's other work, but whether or not it can in fact be regarded as a classic effort.
Monday Dec 03, 2018
Monday Dec 03, 2018
This week we are joined by Aviles for a breakdown of DMX's sophomore release "Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood." The album became an immediate staple in Hip-Hop, considering it was released just 7 months after his debut, and launched X into superstardom. But has it withstood the test of time?
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
This week the guys focus on Missy Elliott's second album Da Real World. The album followed her highly successful debut Supa Dupa Fly, and took a much darker tone creatively. Missy avoided the sophomore jinx with this futuristic effort, but the guys decided to dig much deeper.
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
For case 30, the guys are focusing on Q-Tip's The Renaissance. Though overlooked initially, the album went on to receive plenty of praise for its production, topics of choice, and many other accolades. After revisiting, its time to decide how this body of work should be remembered.
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
This week, the guys are joined by their star witness Peter Perfect to discuss Earl Sweatshirt's controversial debut EARL. There's plenty to digest within the album's problematic subject matter, but Earl's lyrical ability always shines. There's the unanimous agreement that it wouldn't fare very well today. but where does it stand?