Rap Lab

On the first episode of The Rap Lab of 2021, Alfred & QG announce that Erik has permanently joined the show as a co-host and they proceed to take a look at some classic albums and their sequels. The fellas will try and determine if the sequel lived up to the acclaim of the original. Episode highlights include a moment of silence for the recently deceased MF Doom, Alfred comparing Lil Wayne to famous pro athletes, QG giving a ferocious breakdown of Nas' Stillmatic, and Erik going through the entire Run the Jewels catalog.

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Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @Rainbreaker187

Rap Lab Twitter: @RapLabPod

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Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @rainbreaker187

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

Rap Lab IG: @raplabpod

Rap Lab Art Work Courtesy of Johnny M @johnnymphotos

Rap Lab Theme Courtesy of J Smith @jhersheymusic

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On the final Rap Lab Podcast episode of the year 2020, Alfred & QG are joined again by long time friend of the show, "The Rev Barber" Erik Ruiz to take a look back at the most notable moments, unfortunate deaths, and greatest albums of 2020. Episode highlights include a discussion about Ageism in hip hop and the negative effects it has on the culture, episode long props being given to Buffalo, New York, and imagining the heights Pop Smoke would've risen to had it not been for his untimely murder.

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Do you have a question that you would like The Rap Lab to answer on a future episode? Email your questions to [email protected]

Follow the Rap Lab Hosts on Twitter:

Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @Rainbreaker187

Rap Lab Twitter: @RapLabPod

Follow the Rap Lab Hosts on IG:

Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @rainbreaker187

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

Rap Lab IG: @raplabpod

Rap Lab Art Work Courtesy of Johnny M @johnnymphotos

Rap Lab Theme Courtesy of J Smith @jhersheymusic

Follow Erik @revbarber.mc

And for anyone who needs a haircut, stop by and see Erik at Hell's Gate Grooming located at:

26-18 21st Street, Astoria, NY 11102

This week on The Rap Lab Podcast, Alfred & QG breakdown the battle of the Bay, the E-40 vs Too $hort Verzuz battle. The fellas discuss the moments when they first heard both artists, their thoughts on both men's catalogs, notable beefs the two have been engaged in, and how they would score the battle.

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Do you have a question that you would like The Rap Lab to answer on a future episode? Email your questions to [email protected]

Follow the Rap Lab Hosts on IG:

Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @yourboyQG718

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

Rap Lab IG: @raplabpod

Rap Lab Art Work Courtesy of Johnny M @johnnymphotos

Rap Lab Theme Courtesy of J Smith @jhersheymusic

This week on The Rap Lab Podcast, not only is T.O. back but QG's life long friend, Recording Artist Mic Picasso drops by to talk about his rap career and a slew of other topics. Episode highlights include Mic detailing how he settled on his stage name, QG and Mic doing a lot of reminiscing about their high school days, an amazing story about rap beats being made with just a fist and a quarter, Alfred doing an impression of the host of And 1 basketball and the first ever (and unforgettable) Rap Lab freestyle cypher with verses from EVERYONE!

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Do you have a question that you would like The Rap Lab to answer on a future episode? Email your questions to [email protected]

Follow the Rap Lab Hosts on IG:

Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @yourboyQG718

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

Rap Lab IG: @raplabpod

Rap Lab Art Work Courtesy of Johnny M @johnnymphotos

Rap Lab Theme Courtesy of J Smith @jhersheymusic

Listen to Mic Picasso on Tidal:

https://tidal.com/browse/artist/19158449

Listen to Mic Picasso on Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mic-picasso/938189913

Follow Mic Picasso on IG & Twitter @micpicasso

This week on The Rap Lab Podcast, QG is unavailable but T.O. checks back in as he and Alfred answer more listener questions. Episode highlights include the fellas talking about their favorite and least favorite 2Pac movies, T.O. having to choose which he would never listen to ever again if forced to between The Roots & Gang Starr, Alfred channeling his inner Too $hort, and the fellas receiving an email all the way from Hong Kong.

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Do you have a question that you would like The Rap Lab to answer on a future episode? Email your questions to [email protected]

Follow the Rap Lab Hosts on IG:

Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @yourboyQG718

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

Rap Lab IG: @raplabpod

Rap Lab Art Work Courtesy of Johnny M @johnnymphotos

Rap Lab Theme Courtesy of J Smith @jhersheymusic

This week on the Rap Lab Podcast, Alfred and QG are joined by Philadelphia native and the host of "The Cool Podcast with The Cool Brother", Malik Long, to discuss the history of Philadelphia hip hop. Episode highlights include Malik revealing which Philly emcee lived around his way back in the day, QG detailing which modern day Philly rapper he likes much to Alfred's surprise, and Alfred trying to vouch for a Philadelphia rapper that neither QG or Malik like.

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Do you have a question that you would like The Rap Lab to answer on a future episode? Email your questions to [email protected]

Follow the Rap Lab Hosts on IG:

Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @yourboyQG718

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

Rap Lab IG: @raplabpod

Rap Lab Art Work Courtesy of Johnny M @johnnymphotos

Rap Lab Theme Courtesy of J Smith @jhersheymusic

Check out Malik's Podcast "The Cool Podcast with the Cool Brother" on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2BCGXmfkX0pzscXQ2mill9?si=JnM8ehIdREKhQs0n9I_uWQ

This week on The Rap Lab podcast, coming off the heels of the recent Jeezy/Gucci Mane Verzuz Battle, Alfred & QG get creative and describe what Verzuz Battles they'd love to see including what songs the artists would select, why the artists were matched up with each other and who would win the battles. Episode highlights include Alfred dreaming up a matchup of two legendary New York hip hop groups with two totally different sounds, QG picking a "student vs. teacher" battle, Alfred doing a Ronald Isley impression and QG catching Alfred in his usual antics.

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Do you have a question that you would like The Rap Lab to answer on a future episode? Email your questions to [email protected]

Follow the Rap Lab Hosts on IG:

Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @yourboyQG718

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

Rap Lab IG: @raplabpod

Rap Lab Art Work Courtesy of Johnny M @johnnymphotos

Rap Lab Theme Courtesy of J Smith @jhersheymusic

This week on The Rap Lab podcast, Alfred & QG chop it up with hip hop recording artist Airospace. Episode highlights include Airospace detailing what it was like to live in Maryland during the Beltway Sniper attacks in 2002, how his partnership with Sprite came about, and the vast amount of anime he enjoys watching.

Official Rap Lab Merchandise available now:

https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10494633?page=1

Do you have a question that you would like The Rap Lab to answer on a future episode? Email your questions to [email protected]

Follow the Rap Lab Hosts on IG:

Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @yourboyQG718

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

Rap Lab IG: @raplabpod

Rap Lab Art Work Courtesy of Johnny M @johnnymphotos

Rap Lab Theme Courtesy of J Smith @jhersheymusic

Listen to Airospace on Tidal:

https://tidal.com/artist/8051809

Listen to Airospace on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6gnWD8bGyUUn1H9j87F0B1?si=E5AeeUj8SkGDK75KO9gujg

This week on The Rap Lab Podcast, the fellas play fantasy A & R as they think up what collaborative albums they wished existed. Episode highlights include the fellas wondering why a collective group all signed to the same record label never made an album, why a "native" collective of rappers never collaborated and why a powerhouse east coast label marketed the "Big Mack" separately but never had them collaborate much.

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Do you have a question that you would like The Rap Lab to answer on a future episode? Email your questions to [email protected]

Follow the Rap Lab Hosts on IG:

Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @yourboyQG718

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

Rap Lab IG: @raplabpod

Rap Lab Art Work Courtesy of Johnny M @johnnymphotos

Rap Lab Theme Courtesy of J Smith @jhersheymusic

This week on the Rap Lab Podcast, the fellas are once again answering listener questions. Episode highlights include T.O. revealing "What's The Dealio", QG once again having to defend himself for the Wale episode, and Alfred going on an epic rant about why he thinks Mannie Fresh got robbed in his Versuz battle against Scott Storch.

Please Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor.

Do you have a question that you would like The Rap Lab to answer on a future episode? Email your questions to [email protected]

Follow the Rap Lab Hosts on IG:

Alfred - @Soulja_Smooth

QG - @yourboyQG718

T.O. - @bkcitylegend89

Rap Lab IG: @raplabpod

Rap Lab Art Work Courtesy of Johnny M @johnnymphotos

Rap Lab Theme Courtesy of J Smith @jhersheymusic