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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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01:46:27

RAB Mailbag #13: The Final Mailbag

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2025/04/02

At long last, RAB Mailbag #13: The Final Mailbag is here, which only means one thing:Keep the messages coming, because they'll be played when the hotline segment returns in the long-awaited Season 16, premiering soon!

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05:12:26

Rap Rankings: RAB Intermission E25 - Ja Rule, Pain Is...

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2025/03/26

For the final episode of RAB Intermission, Moulz, resident G-Unit soldier, and Mel, resident G-Unit reserve member, decide to live it up and answer the call of the Rap Rankings universe by reviewing Ja Rule's Pain Is Love. ------------------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (12:04 - 14:46) -- Pain Is Love Info (36:57) -- Track 1: "Pain Is Love (Skit)" (1:20:51) -- Track 2: "Dial M For Murder" (1:24:32) -- Track 3: "Livin' It Up" (1:50:53) -- Track 4: "The Inc."

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23:26

"Unfoolish" Review (from Rap Rankings: Mixtape...

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2025/03/21

A Funkmaster Flex mixtape provides Moulz & Mel (who's delirious via common cold) one of their rare chances to review R&B, as they praise Ashanti's "Unfoolish", eventually leading to an impromptu scheduling of a Ja Rule review next week.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e52-124596256

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03:46:23

Rap Rankings: RAB Intermission E24 - 2 Chainz, Based...

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2025/03/12

With their first review in Rap Rankings history of the artist formerly known as Tity Boi, Moulz & Mel cover his debut album under the 2 Chainz rebrand, Based On A T.R.U. Story. -------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (5:19 - 8:00) -- Based On A T.R.U. Story Info (47:40) -- Track 1: "Yuck! (1:14:36) -- Track 2: "Crack" (1:23:34) -- Track 3: "Dope Peddler" (1:37:29) -- Track 4: "No Lie" (1:44:10) -- Track 5: "Birthday Song" (1:58:47) -- Track 6: "I'm

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01:55:55

RAB Mailbag #12: Sorry 4 The Wait 12 [Sexual Healing...

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2025/03/05

If you consent, RAB Mailbag #12: Sorry 4 The Wait 12 [Sexual Healing Edition] has arrived for your pleasure. Keep the messages coming in, and we'll see you all in a month for the final mailbag of RAB Intermission!

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05:10:55

Rap Rankings: RAB Intermission E23 - Kano, Home Sweet...

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2025/02/26

Moulz & Mel graciously make their return to jolly old England to review Kano's debut album, Home Sweet Home. ------------------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) --The Rating System, Explained (12:50 - 15:32) -- Home Sweet Home Info (56:34) -- Track 1: "Home Sweet Home" (1:21:35) -- Track 2: "Ghetto Kid" (1:28:29) -- Track 3: "P's and Q's" (1:44:49) -- Track 4: "Reload It" (2:05:31) -- Track 5: "Typical Me" (2:14:31) -- Track 6: "Mic Check" (2:20:09) -- Track 7: "Sometimes"

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19:54

"We Are The Streets" Review (from Rap Rankings:...

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2025/02/21

Moulz, in what's sure to be a controversial take, asserts that Papoose's "We Are The Streets" is far superior to "We Are The World". Meanwhile, Mel going after low-hanging fruit leads to an Uncle Murda showcase.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122662322

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05:03:20

Rap Rankings: RAB Intermission E22 - Future, Pluto

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2025/02/12

It may not be a planet anymore, but it's still an album: Moulz & Mel travel into deep space to review Pluto, Future's major label debut album. ------------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (9:05 - 11:47) -- Pluto Info (1:00:16) -- Track 1: "The Future Is Now" (1:34:39) -- Track 2: "Parachute" (1:38:18) -- Track 3: "Straight Up" (1:48:40) -- Track 4: "Astronaut Chick" (2:10:43) -- Track 5: "Magic [Remix]" (2:39:35) -- Track 6: "I'm Trippin'" (2:47:25) -- Track

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07:50:17

Rap Rankings: RAB Intermission E21 - Prodigy, H.N.I.C.

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2025/02/05

After two pushbacks, and while fighting through increasing turmoil, Moulz & Mel are able to finally review Prodigy's debut solo album, H.N.I.C. ------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (12:19 - 15:00) -- H.N.I.C. Info (50:41) -- Track 1: "Bars & Hooks (Intro)" (1:16:05) -- Track 2: "Genesis" (1:26:53) -- Track 3: "Drive Thru (Skit)" (1:42:23) -- Track 4: "Rock Dat Shit" (1:48:06) -- Track 5: "What U Rep" (2:00:01) -- Track 6: "Keep It Thoro"

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07:51:56

S12 BONUS #2 - Drake, Views

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2025/01/29

(This review, formerly a Patreon exclusive, is being made available for you, the public, to reward your patience and hold you over as Mel recovers from dental procedures. Our review of Prodigy's H.N.I.C. will arrive on 2/5. To hear more bonus reviews like this one, sign up at patreon.com/raprankings.) ----------------------- After seven years, the time has come for Moulz & Mel to finally decide if they want to post up in The 6 with the mandem or throw themselves off the CN Tower, in their review

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03:40:02

Rap Rankings: RAB Intermission E20 - The Koreatown...

Rap Rankings ·

2025/01/15

Surreal recent events cause Moulz & Mel to make a pivot and ask ISTHISFORREAL?, reviewing the 2022 album from The Koreatown Oddity sooner this month rather than later. ----------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (12:59 - 15:41) -- ISTHISFORREAL? Info (46:20) -- Track 1: "OPENING CONFESSION" (1:21:51) -- Track 2: "FUNDRAZORS" (1:36:05) -- Track 3: "MISOPHONIA LOVE" (1:59:20) -- Track 4: "INDIFFERENT" (2:08:07) -- Track 5: "ISTHISFORREAL?" (2:23:51) -- Track 6: "HOMEBOYS

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02:20:11

RAB Mailbag #11: Beans On Toast

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2025/01/08

⁨It's a food review gimmick, innit? Dig into RAB Mailbag #11: Beans On Toast. Keep the messages coming in, and we'll see you all in a month for #12!

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06:25:06

Rap Rankings: RAB Intermission E19 - DJ Quik, Trauma

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2024/12/25

Moulz & Mel deliver their final review of 2024, covering DJ Quik's Trauma, an all-too-fitting topic to close out this particular year. ---------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (9:39 - 12:21) -- Trauma Info (40:41) -- Track 1: "Doctor's Office (Intro)" (1:09:14) -- Track 2: "Intro For Roger" (1:13:52) -- Track 3: "Fandango" (1:31:11) -- Track 4: "Till Jesus Comes" (2:12:37) -- Track 5: "Black Mercedes" (2:28:32) -- Track 6: "Get Up" (2:55:55) -- Track 7:

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07:36:37

Rap Rankings: RAB Intermission E18 - Common, Like...

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2024/12/11

Moulz & Mel exit the Rap Rankings kitchen with a raucous review of Common's Soulquarian-infused, turn-of-the-millennium album, Like Water For Chocolate. ------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (8:23 - 11:04) -- Like Water For Chocolate Info (1:20:39) -- Track 1: "Time Travelin' (A Tribute To Fela)" (2:02:17) -- Track 2: "Heat" (2:32:45) -- Track 3: "Cold Blooded" (2:45:07) -- Track 4: "Dooinit" (2:55:29) -- Track 5: "The Light" (3:15:21) -- Track

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02:18:50

RAB Mailbag #10: We're Not Real

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2024/12/04

Unfortunately, your ears are deceiving you if you're able to tune in to RAB Mailbag #10: We're Not Real. Keep the messages coming in, and we'll see you all in a month for #11!

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03:27:47

Rap Rankings: RAB Intermission E17 - Young Dro, Best...

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2024/11/27

This week on Rap Rankings, Moulz & Mel (shoulder) lean away from all of the noise because they have to investigate Young Dro's claim that he's the Best Thang Smokin'. --------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (5:12 - 7:54) -- Best Thang Smokin' Info (27:14) -- Track 1: "They Don't Really Know Bout Dro" (56:07) -- Track 2: "Man In The Trunk" (1:07:09) -- Track 3: "Presidential" (1:14:26) -- Track 4: "Shoulder Lean" (1:56:20) -- Track 5: "U Don't See Me"

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09:19

"Life's A Bitch" Review (from Rap Rankings: Mixtape...

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2024/11/22

"Life's A Bitch", but Moulz & Mel have to try to salvage what little joy they can during their review of the Wale record, wading through "blog era cringe" and strange punchlines to do so.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e48-116344668

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07:05:30

Rap Rankings: RAB Intermission E16 - Ghostface...

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2024/11/13

Moulz & Mel once again sail the Rap Rankings ship through stormy waters, but this time they have to jump overboard to locate their thoughts about Ghostface Killah's Fishscale. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @fromoldharlem ---------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (6:13 - 8:54) -- Fishscale Info (35:55) -- Track 1: "The Return Of Clyde Smith (Skit)" (1:04:27) -- Track 2: "Shakey Dog" (1:11:45) -- Track 3: "Kilo" (1:36:34) -- Track 4: "The Champ"

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02:44:17

RAB Mailbag #9: Got A Lot Of Things On My Mind...

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2024/11/06

This time around, it's pretty simple: RAB Mailbag #9: Got A Lot Of Things On My Mind Bothering Me, But I Still Gotta Promote My Show. Check It Out. Keep the messages coming in, and we'll see you all in a month for #10!

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02:38:09

S4 BONUS - Various Artists, Tales From The Hood...

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2024/10/30

(Given the extra week this month, enjoy this Halloween season treat, as we release our Season 4, Patreon-exclusive bonus review of the Tales From The Hood film and soundtrack to you, the public! See you next week for RAB Mailbag #9! To hear more bonus reviews like this one, sign up at patreon.com/raprankings.) ----------------------- Intro (0:00) -- Tales From The Hood Soundtrack Info (1:39) -- Moulz & Mel At The Movies: Tales From The Hood (10:33 - 1:31:37) -- Track 1: "Let Me At Them"

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