Rap Lab

How do you prefer to listen to your hip hop? Would you rather listen to your music digitally via a streaming service or do you prefer vinyl or CD? This week, the fellas discuss the pros & cons of both having their music available physically and digitally on streaming services. Episode highlights include Alfred describing how much he has had to spend hunting down out of print albums on CD that aren't on Tidal & Apple Muisc, Q.G. being frustrated that only half of the tracks of one of his favorite albums are available on Apple Music, T.O. reveals which Mobb Deep lyrics he got in trouble for reciting, and the fellas reminiscing about going to Tower Records, Virgin Megastore, & J & R Music World.

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Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

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Ever seen two rappers who have a serious issue with each other? If so, then you're witnessing a conflict , known in the rap world as Beef. On this week's rap lab, the fellas discuss the greatest rap beefs of all time. Episode highlights include Alfred describing why Eazy-E was a "real chess player", T.O. describes which record contributed to Jay-Z losing in his beef with Nas, Q.G. breaks down the radio wars, T.O. talks about which Cam'Ron song he felt did not need a remix, Q.G. talks about what occurrences hurt him as a lifelong Queens resident, and Alfred believing that when you win, you never let the person you beat forget that you beat them. The Following is a list of recommended diss songs from various beefs that the fellas approve of checking out:

Boogie Down Productions - The Bridge is Over

Nas - Ether

50 Cent - Wanksta

Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg - Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebrating)

Ice Cube - No Vaseline

DJ Quik - Dollaz + Sense

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Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @rainbreaker187

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

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In the most extensive episode of the Rap Lab Podcast yet, the fellas are going through the catalog of some of their favorite rappers and debating which of their albums can be considered classics. In this episode the fellas define what a classic is in their opinion as well as giving a criteria of how they determine an album to be a classic. Episode highlights include Alfred being given a nickname on the podcast due to his "generosity", QG treating this debate like "A Game of Spades", T.O. gives a unique selection of classics from LL Cool J's catalog, QG's issues with Jay-Z's "The Black Album" being a classic, T.O. reveals what music video makes him turn his tv off, Alfred reciting his favorite EPMD line of all time, and QG's unique opinion on Lil Wayne and his catalog of music.

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Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @rainbreaker187

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

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Ever heard 4 or more of your favorite rappers on the same song? If so, then you've listened to a posse cut. In this episode of Rap Lab, the fellas discuss what makes a song a posse cut and what some of their favorite posse cuts are. The following is a list of posse cuts the fellas recommend as some of their favorites:

Run DMC featuring Nas & Prodigy - Queens Day

Soulja Slim featuring Master P, Silkk the Shocker, Full Blooded, Tre Nitty, The Gambino Family, Big Ed, Prime Suspects, Mac, Kane & Abel, Magic & Snoop Dogg - N.L. Party

Jay-Z featuring The Lox, Beanie Sigel, & Sauce Money - Reservoir Dogs

De La Soul featuring A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah & Monie Love - Buddy (Native Tongues Remix)

Masta Ace, Craig G, Kool G Rap & Big Daddy Kane - The Symphony

Nore featuring Big Pun, Cam'ron, Nature, Styles P & Jadakiss - Banned From TV

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Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @rainbreaker187

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

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It's the inaugural episode of the Rap Lab Podcast. On this episode, the fellas discuss how they met each other, what motivated them to start this podcast and how they fell in love with hip hop. Also, Alfred & QG detail the first albums that they bought with their own money and T.O. describes an early encounter in his life with a New York Rap legend.

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Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @rainbreaker187

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

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