We return with our final part of this week’s debate - diving into OutKast’s incredible ‘Aquemini’ album. In part one we heard Jon Bass’ (The Notorious P.O.D.) case for why Mobb Deep’s ‘The Infamous' should get into our Hall of Fame, Crate 808. Now it’s the turn of our resident Boom Bap Crusader, Ray Ridge, to make his case for why OutKast deserves to get in instead. Yes…it got lively 💥

 

We hit the regular Crate 808 staples, including the return of Hip Hop Rumour Roulette, so settle in for a trip back to the golden era. Also, be sure to check out our merch - jump on crate808.com to cop a tee or a hoody, or have a look at our Instagram shop, and help support the pod please. It all goes back into the pot for us to try make even more great content for you.

Show Notes:

• The least hip hop thing you’ve done in the last 24 hours (01:37)
• Aquemini intro (07:35)
• The key differences between Mobb Deep and OutKast
• What’s aged the best from this album? (15:50)
• What non-90s rapper could be on Aquemini? (24:35)
• Ranking OutKast’s discography (32:30)
• Why OutKast are the David Bowie of hip hop (37:20)
• Most rewindable tracks on the album (43:10)
• What is Raekwon’s best verse ever? (48:20)
• What’s aged the worst on this record? (53:20)
• Hottest bars on the album (01:04:40)
• Feature Trinity - Nas, Busta or Method Man…who could feature on this album? (01:07:10)
• Thoughts on the album title and artwork (01:11:00)
• Sample Corner (01:15:55)
• Hip Hop Rumour Roulette (01:19:14)
• The Infamous vs. Aquemini conclusion (01:25:32)

 

If you want more Mobb Deep and OutKast episodes, check these in our library:

🎙 ‘Hell on Earth’ debate: https://bit.ly/33IkwNK

🎙 ‘Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik’ revisit: https://bit.ly/36OalZY

 

For the next mailbag episode, we’d love to hear from you guys, so email us at [email protected] with your takes on…

 

◼️ What’s Raekwon’s best verse ever?

◼️ What is the worst beat of 1995?

◼️ Where’s the weirdest place you’ve met a rapper?

◼️ The most ludicrous lyrics you’ve ever heard?

◼️ What’s the worst merch you’ve ever bought?

◼️ Least hip hop things you’ve done in the last 24 hours?

 

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Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG

Sample Corner Playlist https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd

 

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