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Rap Rankings

Listening to, discussing, rating and ranking every album in hip-hop history. Yes, every album. Brought to you by Moulz & Mel.

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07:50:24

S12E08 - A Tribe Called Quest, The Love Movement

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2023/04/12

Joined once again by @fromoldharlem, The Third Member and certified Stan of A Tribe Called Quest, Moulz & Mel review The Love Movement, essentially ATCQ's breakup album. ------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (6:24 - 9:07) -- The Rap Rankings Game (38:17) -- RAB Express: Young Thug, Beautiful Thugger Girls (2:03:27) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:37:06) -- The Love Movement Info (2:55:07) -- Track 1: "Start It Up" (3:53:32) -- Track 2: "Find A Way" (4:09:48) -- Track 3:

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09:01:49

S12E07 - Chance The Rapper, The Big Day

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2023/04/05

This week on Rap Rankings, Moulz & Mel play wedding crashers with their review of Chance The Rapper's infamous debut album, The Big Day. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @RappersRActors ------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (16:03 - 18:45) -- The Rap Rankings Game (34:58) -- RAB Express: Wyclef Jean, The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II A Book (1:50:16) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:23:45) -- The Big Day Info (2:53:00) -- Track 1: "All Day Long" (3:55:28) -- Track 2: "Do You Remember"

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32:22

"Keep The Family Close" Review (from S12 BONUS #2 -...

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2023/03/31

Drake's "Keep The Family Close" sparks Moulz & Mel to discuss his album intros, the difference between good and bad pettiness from him and the idea of "the Phonte effect" during their Patreon-exclusive review of Views.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s12-80501800

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06:53:10

S12E06 - The LOX, Money, Power & Respect

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2023/03/29

Money, Power & Respect are supposedly the keys to life -- plus the title of The LOX's polarizing debut album -- so Moulz & Mel are hoping they gain all three from their review. ------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (7:45 - 10:26) -- The Rap Rankings Game (38:21) -- RAB Express: Trippie Redd, Trip At Knight (1:48:50) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:19:14) -- Money, Power & Respect Info (2:32:34) -- Track 1: "Yonkers Tale (Intro)" (2:58:56) -- Track 2: "Livin' The

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04:47:32

S12E05 - Lupe Fiasco, Lasers [Pt. 1]

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2023/03/22

Lupe Fiasco's Lasers is an album born of conflict and intrigue, forcing Moulz & Mel to grapple with more than just the music to fully review it. --------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (21:42 - 24:24) -- The Rap Rankings Game (1:07:52) -- I Was Fuckin' Trippin' (3:01:17) -- RAB Express: Bubba Sparxxx, Dark Days, Bright Nights (3:06:31) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (4:19:35) ---------------- Pt. 2:

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05:26:12

S12E05 - Lupe Fiasco, Lasers [Pt. 2]

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2023/03/22

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s12e05-lupe-fiasco-lasers-pt-1 ---------------- Lasers Info (0:00) -- Track 1: "Letting Go" (1:34:58) -- Track 2: "Words I Never Said" (1:56:04) -- Track 3: "Till I Get There" (2:22:12) -- Track 4: "I Don't Wanna Care Right Now" (2:46:24) -- Track 5: "Out Of My Head" (2:51:00) -- Track 6: "The Show Goes On" (2:56:40) -- Track 7: "Beautiful Lasers (2 Ways)" (3:17:44) -- Track 8: "Coming Up" (3:28:22) -- Track 9: "State Run Radio" (3:33:39) -- Track 10:

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08:37:39

S12E04 - Nas, Nastradamus

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2023/03/15

After tackling the crown jewel of Nas' catalog, Illmatic, in Season 3, Moulz & Mel are back in front of the legend to reach a verdict on what many consider to be the polar opposite in his catalog, 1999's Nastradamus. --------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (11:12 - 13:53) -- The Rap Rankings Game (33:11) -- I Was Fuckin' Trippin' (1:57:10) -- RAB Express: Wu-Tang Clan, A Better Tomorrow (2:03:10) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:38:57) -- Nastradamus Info (2:54:38)

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19:15

"Beautiful Bliss" Review (from S12 BONUS #1 - Wale,...

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2023/03/10

Moulz & Mel debate the cult classic status of "Beautiful Bliss", the collaboration between then-newcomers to the rap game, Wale and J. Cole, during their Patreon-exclusive review of Attention Deficit.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s12-79443761

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08:16:02

S12E03 - Rick Ross, God Forgives, I Don't

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2023/03/08

Riding a hot streak into the release, Rick Ross clearly aimed to make a statement by titling his album God Forgives, I Don't. Moulz & Mel can only hope he makes an exception and forgives them if they decide it's a disappointment. ----------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (8:25 - 11:06) -- The Rap Rankings Game (32:29) -- I Was Fuckin' Trippin' (1:46:21) -- RAB Express: Jeru The Damaja, Wrath Of The Math (2:17:35) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:51:57) -- God

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09:03:41

S12E02 - Mos Def, The New Danger

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2023/03/01

After five years, Mos Def, a.k.a. Yasiin Bey, finally delivered The New Danger in 2004, the follow-up to his heralded debut and an infamously polarizing work that Moulz & Mel aim to reckon with once and for all. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @CrowleyHead -------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (9:06 - 11:48) -- The Rap Rankings Game (36:35) -- RAB Express: Arrested Development, Zingalamaduni (1:45:02) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:25:20) -- The New Danger Info (2:52:25)

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07:14:36

S12E01 - Eminem, Encore [Pt. 1]

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2023/02/22

After fighting through COVID and neck injuries, amongst other things, Season 12: Biggest Disappointments finally kicks off with Moulz & Mel going 14+ hours -- the new largest episode ever -- on Eminem's Encore. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @fromoldharlem ----------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (11:13 - 13:54) -- The Rap Rankings Game (36:12) -- I Was Fuckin' Trippin' (1:49:14) -- RAB Express: Busta Rhymes, Anarchy (2:18:07) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (3:16:39) --

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07:23:14

S12E01 - Eminem, Encore [Pt. 2]

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2023/02/22

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s12e01-eminem-encore-pt-1 ---------------- Track 5: "Like Toy Soldiers" (0:00) -- Track 6: "Mosh" (40:01) -- Track 7: "Puke" (1:03:20) -- Track 8: "My 1st Single" (1:30:32) -- Track 9: "Paul (Skit)" (1:53:10) -- Jesse's House (1:56:53) -- Track 10: "Rain Man" [w/ @fromoldharlem] (2:54:04) -- Track 11: "Big Weenie" (4:09:50) -- Track 12: "Em Calls Paul (Skit)" (4:33:16) -- Track 13: "Just Lose It" (4:38:29) -- Track 14: "Ass Like That" (5:21:48) --

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02:50:28

Rap Rankings Replay S0E03 - Missy Elliott, Da Real World

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2023/02/15

Rap Rankings Replay S0E03 - Missy Elliott, Da Real World. Episodes from Season 0 (The Beta Test Season), previously existed on SoundCloud only. This version is remastered to resemble current show standards for your enjoyment. ------------------ Intro (0:00) -- Da Real World Info (25:15) -- Track 1: "Mysterious (Intro)" (1:15:31) -- Track 2: "Beat Biters" (1:16:41) -- Track 3: "Busa Rhyme" (1:25:40) -- Track 4: "All N My Grill" (1:33:53) -- Track 5: "Dangerous Mouths" (1:43:55) -- Track 6: "Hot Boyz"

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02:35

Rap Rankings, Season 12: Biggest Disappointments -...

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2023/02/08

Coming February 15th, 2023, on all podcast platforms.

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04:20:18

Rap Rankings Replay S0E02 - Big Sean, Hall Of Fame

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2023/02/08

Rap Rankings Replay S0E06 - Big Sean, Hall Of Fame. Episodes from Season 0 (The Beta Test Season), previously existed on SoundCloud only. This version is remastered to resemble current show standards for your enjoyment. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @yungestilos ------------------ Intro (0:00) -- I Was Fuckin' Trippin' (6:46) -- Hall Of Fame Info (17:05) -- Track 1: "Nothing Is Stopping You" (1:30:41) -- Track 2: "Fire" (1:41:31) -- Track 3: "10 2 10" (1:56:08) -- Track 4: "Toyota Music" (2:02:57) --

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22:16

"Queen Bitch" Review (from S11 BONUS - Lil' Kim, Hard...

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2023/02/03

"Queen Bitch" is a highlight during Moulz & Mel's Patreon-exclusive review of Lil' Kim's Hard Core, and also a reason to explore reference tracks, sequels and flips on the record.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s11-77865662

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06:41:27

S11E12 - The Diplomats, Diplomatic Immunity [Pt. 1]

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2023/02/01

Coming up on the 20-year anniversary, Moulz & Mel lock in for over 12 hours to find out what's really good with The Diplomats' double disc commercial debut, Diplomatic Immunity, in the Season 11 finale. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @scrappdeuce ------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (8:34 - 11:16) -- The Rap Rankings Game (40:32) -- RAB Express: BigKlit, PSYCHOSIS (2:13:08) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:46:20) -- Diplomatic Immunity Info (3:08:38) -- Track 1: "Un

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05:40:04

S11E12 - The Diplomats, Diplomatic Immunity [Pt. 2]

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2023/02/01

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s11e12-the-diplomats-diplomatic-immunity-pt-1 ---------------- Track 8: "More Than Music" (0:00) -- Track 9: "Beautiful Noise" (32:48) -- Track 10: "Dipset Anthem" (1:06:19) -- Track 11: "Hey Ma (Remix)" (1:28:13) -- Track 12: "Hell Rell (Interlude)" (1:52:22) -- Track 13: "This Is What I Do" (1:58:08) -- Track 14: "Gangsta" (2:11:35) -- Track 15: "Hell Rell Freestyle" (2:26:34) ------- TRANSITION TO DISC 2 (2:31:12) ------- Track 1: "I Really Mean It"

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05:36:08

S11E11 - YoungBoy Never Broke Again, AI YoungBoy

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2023/01/25

After watching the sensation from afar for years, Moulz & Mel finally listen to YoungBoy Never Broke Again, starting by reviewing his major label commercial debut from 2017, AI YoungBoy. -------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (8:19 - 11:00) -- The Rap Rankings Game (31:14) -- RAB Express: ScHoolboy Q, CrasH Talk (1:47:06) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:13:50) -- AI YoungBoy Info (2:35:36) -- Track 1: "Trappin'" (3:03:45) -- Track 2: "Wat Chu Gone Do" (3:22:45) --

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16:30

"Kings Blues" Review (from Rap Rankings: Mixtape...

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2023/01/20

Kings in their own right, Moulz & Mel relate to Big K.R.I.T.'s "Kings Blues" during their Patreon-exclusive review of Return Of 4Eva, budget McDonald's orders and all.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e30-77240038

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