Case 269 of Rap & Order revisits The Album, the first and only release from The Firm. On paper, the union of Nas, AZ, Foxy Brown, and Nature (following Cormega’s departure) had all the makings of a rap supergroup built to last. So, what went wrong? Join us as we breakdown some of The Album's highs and unfortunate lows. 

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In this episode of Rap & Order, Taurian B. and First Klass Regg put on their detective caps and revisit Drake’s third studio album, Nothing Was the Same — the moment when Aubrey Graham stopped being “the next big thing” and officially became the guy.

The courtroom is split: Regg swears this is Drake’s most complete album, the pinnacle of his artistry and emotional balance. Taurian argues this was the peak — the moment Drake perfected his formula before drifting fully into pop superstardom. Together, they cross-examine classics like “Tuscan Leather,” “Started from the Bottom,” and “Hold On, We’re Going Home,” while dissecting the cultural moment when the 6 God turned the rap world into his personal therapy session.

Was Nothing Was the Same Drake’s magnum opus or the beginning of his mainstream takeover? T and Regg break down the evidence, revisit 2013’s soundscape, and close the case with their final verdicts.

Verdict pending. Jury advised to listen closely. DUN-DUN.

For Case 267, Regg and Taurian B. drag Don Toliver’s 2021 album Life of a Don into the interrogation room. Was it smooth alternative brilliance, or did it just smell like too much cologne in a packed lounge? They break the project down track by track, interrogating beats, hooks, and features like witnesses who might be lying under oath. The jury? That’s the listeners, who get hit with Regg and Taurian’s opening statements before the trial really begins.

The central question: Was Life of a Don the best alternative rap album of 2021? To find the answer, they pull out the rap yearbook and size it up against the competition—projects from artists who also blurred lines between rap, R&B, and experimental soundscapes. Regg plays the sharp-tongued prosecutor, calling out weak points with dry precision, while Taurian steps in as the defense attorney, willing to argue that even a hazy banger deserves its day in court.

If a track drags, they’ll call it “inadmissible evidence.” If a feature steals the show, they’ll accuse Don of negligence. And when they deliver their final verdict, it feels less like a review and more like a sentencing—does Life of a Don walk free as a 2021 standout, or does it get locked away in the cell of forgettable projects?

Is Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers a masterpiece or a misstep? On Case 266 of the Rap & Order Podcast, hosts First Klass Regg and Taurian B. put Kendrick’s most personal and controversial album on trial.

They break down the themes of trauma, therapy, family, and fame, and debate whether this double-album cements Kendrick Lamar’s legacy as rap’s greatest storyteller or exposes cracks in his flawless run. From standout tracks like “N95” and “Mother I Sober” to the bold production choices and polarizing lyrics, nothing is off the table.

Join the courtroom as Regg and Taurian deliver their verdict: Is Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers a misunderstood classic, or Kendrick Lamar’s weakest project?

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For this episode, we revisit Stove God Cooks' 2020 debut, Reasonable Drought. Though it was released 5 years ago, the album has consistently remained in the conversation for impactful debuts. Is it safe to consider it a modern day classic? 

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Kanye West's pairing with Nas for NASIR, was one of the most anticipated rap releases of 2018. But did it deliver? 

In this episode of Rap & Order, First Klass Regg and Taurian B. step into the courtroom to investigate one of the most pivotal albums in hip hop history—Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter 2. Was this the start of the greatest run in rap history? Did Wayne really have the best peak any rapper’s ever had, or did we just get swept up in the moment? We go track-by-track through the album, break down the production, the bars, the skips (yes, there are a few!), and debate whether Tha Carter 2 has aged like fine wine—or if it never deserved the praise in the first place. Don’t just watch—join the case. Drop your verdict in the comments: • Is this Wayne’s magnum opus? • Did he have the greatest run in hip hop? • What’s your rating of Tha Carter 2 today? Like, comment, share, and subscribe for more classic hip hop cases—new episodes every week. Subscribe now and hit the gavel—case closed!

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