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 Jun 18, 2018
Monday Jun 18, 2018
This week we're joined by our star witnesses thatavilesguy and Quincy Jones. In 1996, Nas dropped 'It Was Written,' and completely avoided the sophomore slump. He blended his commercial effort with his already elite lyricism and made it work. This week the guys put the album on the stand for an updated heat check. We get into where we were when it dropped, how each track has aged, and much more.
Monday Jun 11, 2018
Monday Jun 11, 2018
This week, the guys take Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III to the stand. Coincidentally, this week also marks the 10-year anniversary of the release, which is often looked at as Weezy's big break. How does the music measure up after all these years? Its a breakdown that's sure to trigger some of you.
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
For their latest subject, the guys focus on Outkast's Aquemini album with star witness Quincy Jones (not THAT guy). The album, which was released in 1998, was the duo's third release and is widely considered to be one of their most pivotal albums. But in this court? Not everyone agrees.
Monday May 28, 2018
Monday May 28, 2018
On the stand this week is Lloyd Banks' 'The Hunger For More.' Released in 2004, Banks' debut aimed to capitalize on his mixtape buzz. Joined by our star witnesses Felix, Aviles, and Smitty, the guys breakdown the punchline king's impact and decide where its placed among other great New York rap albums.
Monday May 21, 2018
Monday May 21, 2018
Nelly's legacy is one of the most forgotten about in Rap history, but its without question the St. Louis rapper made a huge impact in his prime. While his debut "Country Grammar" made him a superstar, his sophomore album "Nellyville" upheld his early success. The guys take a dive into this one, and finally question what made Nelly so captivating.
Monday May 14, 2018
Monday May 14, 2018
In 1998, Jay Z's stardom became solidified when he released "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life." Joined by our star witness Elie P., we revisit Hov's third album and face some hard truths.
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
Regg, Taurian B, and FunnyJulius take a deep dive for their discussion of Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP with star witnesses Felix and Quincy Jones. As they question how Em's album has faired over the years, it also raises an interesting question provided by one of the star witnesses that shouldn't go unnoticed.
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Monday Apr 30, 2018
DMX made his major debut in 1998 with It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Regg, Taurian B., and FunnyJulius revisit the critically acclaimed debut for a heat check to see if its stood the test of time.
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
For our first episode, Regg, FunnyJulius, and Taurian B. are joined by A Brooklyn Cab Ride's Elie P, as they formally introduce themselves and the premise of the show. First on the stand? Kanye West's sixth studio album "Yeezus." Though hit with mix reviews when it was first released, the album, track by track, is taken to trial to finally decide how its held up.