Rap & Order

This week, the guys revisit Kanye West's second album, "Late Registration." Seen as a more polished version of his debut, the album fulfilled Kanye's goal of being respected as not just a top-shelf producer, but also as an MC. How do you rank it in his catalog?

This week, the guys revisit Jim Jones' third studio album "Hustler's P.O.M.E. The album not only had his biggest single to date with "We Fly High," but also set new eyes on Jim as a consistent rapper. The guys attempt to break down this release's impact and lasting power.

For this episode, the guys are joined by Suzanne Biello to discuss J. Cole's second mixtape, "The Warm Up." Released in 2009, it was praised for highlighting Cole's hunger for recognition, his strength as a producer, and his impending rise to the top. Now that he's a superstar, how has our outlook changed on this release?

This week, the guys run through N.O.R.E's self-titled debut. Released in 1998, one of the biggest years in Hip-Hop, it still managed to stand out thanks to hits like "Super thug," "I Love My Life," and one of the greatest posse cuts of all time, "Banned From T.V." The guys can agree on the nostalgic value, but is it a classic?

This week, the guys revisit Puff Daddy & The Family's "No Way Out." It was the debut studio album from Puff, and most notably, was released a couple of months after Biggie's untimely death. The guys breakdown the release's importance to the culture, Biggie's involvement, and of course, have an in-depth discussion about each song.

In this episode, the guys breakdown the making of Chance The Rapper's second mixtape, "Acid Rap." The tape was certified diamond on DatPiff for garnering over 10 million downloads, and was the beginning of Chance's takeover. Though it was met with universal acclaim, the guys dig into how this release helped define Chance as a rapper, and where it stands today.

This week, we focus on Ab-Soul's second studio album "Control System." The album received critical acclaim upon release, with Soulo's topics of choice, which included politics, corruption, rebellion, and religion, being the highlight for many. Has this aged well with audiences?

As his popularity continued to rise in the late 2000's thanks to his new found popularity on social media, Fabolous released his fifth album "Loso's Way." The guys revisit this release and discuss how it impacted Fab's career. Has he lived up to his potential?

This week the guys are revisiting Busta Rhymes' 7th studio album, The Big Bang. The album marked a huge transition for the rapper, as it was his debut under the Aftermath/Interscope Records umbrella. The release's sole purpose was to catapult Buss into an even bigger superstar, but did it live up to the hype?

This week the guys focus on the Wu-Tang Clan's debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Hailed as one of Hip-Hop's greatest releases and recognized for its underground, yet culture-shifting sound, the album made the Wu a household name. It's influence has been evident and as each track is broken down, this becomes even more apparent. Was it their best release?