For Case 248, the focus is on A Tribe Called Quest's third studio album, Midnight Marauders, and how it changed the trajectory of their careers. Was it their best album? Hosts: Taurian B.https://instagram.com/taurian_bhttps://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regghttps://instagram.com/firstklass_regghttps://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe for…

For this episode, we revisit Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist's collaborative effort, Alfredo. Did it deserve the Grammy win for Rap album of the year? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe for more exclusive R…

Case 246 of Rap & Order revisits Ludacris' official debut, Back For The First Time. The marked the starting point of Luda's takeover, where he became one of the most consistent hitmakers of the 2000's. But why is his impact often forgotten? Hosts: Taurian B.https://instagram.com/taurian_bhttps://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regghttps://instagr…

Case 245 digs into the legacy of The Beastie Boys, and their sophomore cult classic Paul's Boutique. So they get the respect they deserve? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe for more exclusive FKB content…

Case 244 highlights Hip-Hop's secretive wordsmith, Mach-Hommy, his cultural pride, and the heroism of Pray For Haiti. Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe for more exclusive FKB content: https://bit.ly/FKBY…

For Case 243, we revisit A$AP Mob's Cozy Tapes Vol. 1, and discuss their impact and contributions to hip-hop. Did they reach their ceiling or could there still be more to come? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Su…

Rap & Order returns! For this episode, we dig into Benny The Butcher's 2020 release, Burden of Proof, and where it ranks in his discography. Has his buzz died down since this album dropped? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/first…

For this episode, we dig into YG’s debut My Krazy Life. The album exceeded most expectations with its storytelling and helped lay the foundation for YG’s career. Is it a classic debut? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass…

Ranking Tyler, The Creator’s albums from WORST to BEST! For this episode of Rap & Order, we revisit Tyler, The Creator’s sixth studio album 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘔𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘵 for a critical break down. How do you rank it in his catalog? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/first…

For Case 239 of Rap & Order we dig into Hov’s fourth album and the lore surrounding the album.Were there any hiccups? + how do you rank Life & Times in his catalog? Hosts: Taurian B.https://instagram.com/taurian_bhttps://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regghttps://instagram.com/firstklass_regghttps://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe for more…

Case 238 of Rap & Order revisits Drake's Certified Lover Boy. His sixth studio album should've been a pivotal release but was it enough? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe for more exclusive FKB content: …

Case 237 of Rap & Order digs into part one of Fabolous' acclaimed mixtape trilogy The Soul Tape. Now on streaming services, we revisit for an updated review. Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe for more ex…

Case 236 highlights 2 Chainz's mixtape T.R.U Realigion. The tape helped cement him as one of the biggest names in rap and was the prelude to one his inevitable takeover. But how does it hold up? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/…

Case 235 takes a dive into Future's Monster mixtape. The release helped kick off a completely new arch for his music, and helped propel him to super stardom. But does he have the best mixtape run ever? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitt…

For Case 234, we revisit J. Cole's The Off Season. In lieu of "the apology," has it tarnished his catalog? + Kanye has joined the Drake hate train once again with the release of his "Like That" verse, and even had some words for Cole too. And as we continue to wait for Kendrick, maybe this was not what he really wanted. Hosts: Taurian B. https://in…

For this episode, we revisit Kendrick Lamar's album DAMN., one that is often highlighted for perfectly blending his social awareness with commercial content. Digging into the album however, you'll even see hints of Kendrick's growing paranoia- a foreshadowing to K Dot's current reclusiveness. Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https:…

Case 232 brings our focus to Ghostface Killah's IronMan. The album serves as his solo debut under the incomparable Wu Tang Clan, and was hailed critically. It was released in 1996-a year filled with monumental rap releases and was still a fan-favorite. But was it the best solo debut from the Wu? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b htt…

Case 231 revisits Vince Staples' Ramona Park Broke My Heart. It's a project that sees the Long Beach native flex his storytelling ability with life experiences. He manages to merge both angles with ease, resulting in one of his most complete bodies of work to date. His vivid storytelling has even resulted in landing his own Netflix show, but will i…

For Case 230, we revisit Lil' Kim's third album, La Bella Mafia. The Brooklyn MC had severed ties with all members of Junior M.A.F.I.A., and her friendship/business partnership with Diddy was also no longer in tact. Standing on her own for the first time since we met her by way of The Notorious B.I.G., Kim sought forth to prove herself. Her legacy …

Case 229 of Rap & Order visits Run The Jewels, (Killer Mike and El-P)'s critically acclaimed sequel. As a duo, they put out consistent bodies of work, laced with solid production from El-P. But what will take them to the next level? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.co…

For Case 228, we revisit Joey Bada$$' 1999. Though at the time of it's release he was only 17, the BK lyricist was able to tap into an era in Hip-Hop that he was barely old enough to remember-- and yet still managed to offer a fresh perspective. Now 12 years after his debut, what will he do next? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b ht…

For Case 227, we highlight Rick Ross' Deeper Than Rap album. The Bawse's third studio album was one of his most challenging releases to date, where we'd see him go head-to-head with 50 Cent all while combating allegations that questioned his street cred. But did he come out unscathed? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitte…

For Case 226, we revisit Ja Rule's The Last Temptation. Having been such a dominant force in Hip-Hop in the early 2000's, why does Ja's legacy still get overlooked? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe for …

For Case 225, we revisit Childish Gambino's Funk/Rock inspired Awaken, My Love. The album was quite the departure from his previous releases and leaned heavily on the sounds of Parliament, Curtis Mayfield, and Sly Stone to name a few. But did Gambino's 70's-driven release make it unoriginal? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https:/…

For Case 224, we take a deep dive into Scarface's third solo release, The Diary. Upon release, the album was one of the few to receive a perfect rating from both The Source and XXL, and cemented Face Mob as one of Hip-Hop's most raw and vivid storytellers. Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass R…

For case 223 we take a deep dive into Action Bronson's Mr Wonderful project, and unpack Bronson's trajectory as an MC. How does this project rank in his catalog? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe for mor…

For Case 222, we revisit Lloyd Banks' The Hunger For More 2. The album attempts to follow along the lines of his 2004 debut, but the impact isn't quite the same. Did Lloyd Banks peak too soon? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/fi…

Big Sean released his career-defining project Detroit, in a year that was stacked with releases from his counterparts. Has it been as memorable as the competition? We revisit for a detailed breakdown. Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitte…

Case 220 of Rap & Order brings our focus to Fat Joe's third album, Don Cartagena. The album played a huge part in Fat Joe's ascension as an MC and is often held in high regard amongst hip-Hop purists. We break down this release, and question whether Joe gets the recognition he deserves. Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twit…

For Case 219 of Rap & Order, we revisit 2 Pac's double disc effort, All Eyez On Me. Was it his best album? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe for more exclusive FKB content: https://bit.ly/FKBYTSub Connec…

Case 218 revisits Chance The Rapper's Coloring Book, and examines how he may or may not have ruined the reputation of mixtapes. Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe for more exclusive FKB content: https://b…

For Case 217, we visit IDK's latest album, F65. The rapper/producer seems to only be elevating his sound with each project, but what is getting in his way of stardom? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe fo…

Case 216 of Rap & Order revisits Drake's double disc effort, Scorpion. Although the album offered some of his biggest hits to date, it isn't considered as one of his best. But where did he go wrong? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.…

For Case 215, we bring our focus to Beanie Sigel's second studio album, The Reason. At one point the Broad Street Bully seemed to be destined for greatness, so what was it that intervened? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstk…

For this episode, we revisit Outkast's fourth studio release, Stankonia. This was the album that raised the stakes for the historic rap duo, but also the one that began to subtly show us that they were moving in different directions artistically. And while Andre 3000 is often credited and listed on plenty of top 10 all time lists, he himself credit…

On this week's episode of The Rap & Order podcast, we revisted G.O.O.D. Music's compilation project Cruel Summer. This was the cap off to a monumental run by the G.O.O.D. Music label. We had our buddy Moh on for this episode. We broke down each track, discussed the build up to this project and ultimately asked what exactly happened? How did a label…

He's had a monumental career that very few can rival, and even helped coin the term. So why is LL Cool J left out of the GOAT conversation so often? We break this down and more, in Case 212 of the Rap & Order podcast. Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_re…

Case 211 brings our focus to Alabama native Flo Milli’s debut project, “Ho, Why Is You Here?.” Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklass_regg Subscribe for more exclusive FKB content: https://bit.ly/FKBYTSub Connect with FKB! …

For Case 210, we revisit The Bronx rap duo Camp Lo's debut Uptown Saturday Night. The album was met with critical praise and blended themes from the 70's into the 90's seamlessly. We breakdown its lasting cultural impact on hip-hop + see how the album measures by today's standards. Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.c…

For Case 209, we revisit Gunna's sophomore release, Wunna. The album was highly successful and helped cement him as an artist that was here to stay. Now with the release of his latest album a Gift and a Curse, things have changed a bit as far as his trajectory. How will the "snitch" allegations effect his star power? Hosts:Taurian B. https://instag…

For Case 208, we revisit Westside Gunn's Pray for Paris album. The album received plenty of acclaim when it initially released, and helped shed light on Westside Gunn as an artist with a knack for focused and concise projects. Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firs…

For Case 207 of Rap & Order, we revisit Travis Scott's second studio album, Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight. The album took a different turn from Travis' first album, and saw him ditch the rodeo theme for good. Instead, he leaned into hosting a lineup of superstar features backed by a darker and more theatrical approach. Is it his best? Hosts: Taur…

For Case 206, the guys revisit A$AP Rocky's third album, TESTING. Due to the Pusha T and Drake beef at the time, the album was looked over and never really given a shot. Did it deserve more? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firs…

For Case 205 of Rap & Order, the guys revisit J. Cole's pivotal release, 2014 Forest Hills Drive. The album served as a turning point for Cole. No longer was he going to try and conform to the traditional ways of the industry. Cole was praised for his transparency, album rollout, and of course doing it all with no features. Nine years later, has it…

For Case 204 of the Rap & Order podcast, Regg and Taurian dive into the 2012 project No Idols by Domo Genesis and The Alchemist. Domo first gained notoriety from his time with Odd Future, while Alchemist has established himself over the years as a go-to producer for most acclaimed underground MC's. Though Domo may have been overshadowed by a roster…

For this episode, the guys dig into Joe Budden's Mood Muzik 2. Highly coveted as one of the best mixtape series, it played an integral part in Joe being recognized as an elite MC. So what held him back commerically? Well for starters, some would say Joe's commercial success was doomed on such a crowded roster. Using his music to vent his frustratio…

For this weeks episode of the Rap and Order podcast Regg and Taurian revisit T.I.'s sophomore album Trap Muzik. With production from DJ Toomp, Kanye West, David Banner, Jazzy Pea and more. T.I. helped usher in a new era and sound that changed the landscape of hip hop. During this episode the guys break down the project track-by-track. Let us know i…

With all the recent talk surrounding Jim Jones recently, the guys decided to dive into his second studio album, “Harlem: Diary of a Summer.” Does he have the best discography in Dipset? Hosts: Taurian B. https://instagram.com/taurian_b https://Twitter.com/taurian_b First Klass Regg https://instagram.com/firstklass_regg https://Twitter.com/firstklas…

For the monumental 200th episode, the guys revisit The Notorious B.I.G.'s 1994 debut, Ready to Die for a detailed breakdown. How does it rank amongst the best debut albums of all time? uytuquwgRap & Order

For this episode, the guys revisit Jay-Z's 2003 "farewell" release, "The Black Album." It was supposedly the last we'd hear from Hov. But was it the perfect bow out?Rap & Order