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 Oct 01, 2018
Monday Oct 01, 2018
This week, the guys are joined by star witness Evan, for a breakdown of Young Jeezy's critically acclaimed debut Thug Motivation 101. While It's acknowledged that the Snowman's run was incomparable around this time, how has the debut held up after all these years?
Monday Sep 24, 2018
Monday Sep 24, 2018
Joined by our star witness Evan, the guys focus on Rick Ross' Teflon Don. The album came at a challenging time for Ross, as he was fresh off his war of words with 50 Cent. He trumped the iconic moment by releasing this album shortly afterwards. But is it without flaws? Can it be considered a classic? Its time to weigh in.
Monday Sep 17, 2018
Monday Sep 17, 2018
For our latest case, the guys draw their focus to MF DOOM and Madlib's highly praised offering "Madvillainy," with some very different perspectives. While Elie P. holds it in regard as one of the best Hip-Hop albums ever, not everyone seems to agree, and things quickly go left in our court over this one.
Monday Sep 10, 2018
Monday Sep 10, 2018
This week, the guys are joined by star witness Evan Wimberly to get into Common’s critically acclaimed album Be. Entirely produced by Kanye West, the four-time Grammy nominated album is widely hailed as his comeback. The guys are faced with the difficult verdict of deciding whether or not it is in fact a classic, or just a really good album for Common.
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
With FunnyJulius out this week, the guys are joined by star witnesses Aviles, Yoo Q the DJ, and OG Grizzly to discuss "The Low End Theory" —the second album from Hip-Hop supergroup A Tribe Called Quest. After they give their track-by-track analysis of the beloved sophomore set, an undebatable verdict is reached.
Monday Aug 27, 2018
Monday Aug 27, 2018
This week the guys are joined by our star witness OG Grizzly for a breakdown of The Game's debut album The Documentary. We discuss whether or not the album was a classic, the impact its had on his career since then, and get real about 50 Cent's influence on the album.
Monday Aug 20, 2018
Monday Aug 20, 2018
Lauryn Hill's The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill turns 20 this week, and there's a lot to uncover. Joined by Mo Biggaa, Lyndsey Smith, and Felix, we discuss our first impressions of L Boogie's debut, discuss the impact of each track, and get brutally honest when it comes to Ms. Hill's legacy.
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Joined by our star witnesses Felix and Aviles, the guys focus on Mobb Deep's "Hell On Earth" this week. The album is often considered the duo's best work, but how has this critically acclaimed LP held its own all these years?
Monday Aug 06, 2018
Monday Aug 06, 2018
Regardless of where they may stand as friends currently, JAY Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne" made the kind of impact that will always be remembered. Joined by our star witnesses Aviles, Elie P. and Jamesy, its time to revisit the album and determine whether or not its cultural praise is well-deserved, or if its all hype.
Monday Jul 30, 2018
Monday Jul 30, 2018
This week the guys focus on Snoop Dogg's debut Doggystyle. Joined by our star witness Aviles, we spotlight the importance of the Long Beach legend's first LP and talk about the impact it had in launching his career. We breakdown how this album has remained one of the biggest releases in rap history and if its still deserving of its spot.