Rap Rankings

2Pac, “All About U” [S5E12] (0:00) -- OutKast, “The Way You Move” [w/ @calebcat23] [S13E12] (25:32) -- Aesop Rock, “Get Out Of The Car” [S14E03] (1:57:32)

(As taken from S16E12, in case you missed it.)

The EP Season concludes with a major announcement regarding Season 17 and Moulz & Mel once again reviewing hip-hop's premier whiteboy, Eminem, with his one and only extended play taking center stage, Slim Shady EP. ----------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (7:31 - 10:13) -- The Rap Rankings Game (26:36) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:22:55) -- Slim Shady EP Info (1:42:23) -- An Important Announcement From Moulz & Mel Regarding Season 17 (1:58:31) -- Track 1: "Intro (Slim Shady)" (2:11:48) -- Track 2: "Low Down, Dirty" (2:16:34) -- Track 3: "If I Had..." (2:41:13) -- Track 4: "Just Don't Give A Fuck" (2:42:06) -- Track 5: "Mommy" (2:42:46) -- Track 6: "Just The Two Of Us" (2:43:47) -- Track 7: "No One's Iller" (2:44:22) -- Track 8: "Murder, Murder" (3:24:53) -- Track 9: "If I Had... [Radio Edit]" (4:29:18) -- Track 10: "Just Don't Give A Fuck [Radio Edit]" (4:31:42) -- Ranking Slim Shady EP (4:33:06) -- Outro (4:35:05)

Curren$y and Harry Fraud's "Biscayne Bay" has Moulz & Mel asking if it's important for rappers to say things you want them to say. Also, @Cam_Is_Like has a request of the Rap Rankings universe.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s16-135829442

Moulz & Mel use the opening track of Dave & Central Cee's Split Decision EP to discuss who outrapped who, and why the "shift" narrative currently happening in hip-hop is nonsense.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s16-135826451

RAB going up... on a Wednesday! Moulz & Mel link back up with @fromoldharlem to explore the ILOVEMAKONNEN EP, one of the more unique releases of 2014. ------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (11:32 - 14:14) -- The Rap Rankings Game (39:35) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:38:40) -- ILOVEMAKONNEN Info (2:20:31) -- Track 1: "I Don't Sell Molly No More" (2:43:45) -- Track 2: "Doubted" (3:33:49) -- Track 3: "Tuesday" (3:52:44) -- Track 4: "Rumor [Acoustic Remix]" (4:40:04) -- Track 5: "Swerve" (4:46:49) -- Track 6: "Maneuvering" (5:03:03) -- Track 7: "Look At Wrist" (5:14:07) -- Ranking ILOVEMAKONNEN (5:39:49) -- Outro (5:44:45)

This week on Rap Rankings, Moulz & Mel seek to find just what it is exactly that Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats UNLOCKED back in 2020. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @StiloVino --------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (8:33 - 11:14) -- The Rap Rankings Game (26:21) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:11:08) -- UNLOCKED Info (1:26:45) -- Track 1: "Track 01" (1:42:38) -- Track 2: "Take_it_Back_v2" (1:47:36) -- Track 3: "Lay_Up.m4a" [w/ @StiloVino] (2:04:48) -- Track 4: "Pyro (leak 2019)" (4:00:33) -- Track 5: "DIET_" (4:07:57) -- Track 6: "So.Incredible.pkg" (4:45:50) -- Track 7: "Track07" (4:53:16) -- Track 8: "'Cosmic'.m4a" (4:56:58) -- Ranking UNLOCKED (5:04:34) -- Outro (5:06:38)

Moulz & Mel use the title track of Aesop Rock's Daylight EP to pinpoint the evolution of his sound throughout the years while also discussing choppy song transitions and what a "lithium John Legend" melody sounds like.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s16-134147230

During their review of Pete Rock & CL Smooth's "Good Life", Moulz has no choice but to flat-out question if Mel hates hip-hop.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s16-134147014

Count Bass D has been the reigning champion on the Rap Rankings album board for nearly two years, and now he's seeking dominance over the EP board with his 1999 release, Art For Sale. Will Moulz & Mel's review result in him making Rap Rankings history? --------------------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (11:23 - 14:05) -- The Rap Rankings Game (28:39) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:10:54) -- Art For Sale Info (1:29:58) -- Track 1: "Art For Sale" (1:45:45) -- Track 2: "No Good" (2:04:27) -- Track 3: "Beno" (2:17:54) -- Track 4: "Fat Girl" (3:03:44) -- Track 5: "4/28/74" (3:26:07) -- Track 6: "Pure Destruction" (3:41:42) -- Track 7: "Soyini" (4:15:08) -- Track 8: "Worst Case Scenario" (4:24:29) -- Ranking Art For Sale (5:06:38) -- Outro (5:13:58)

With the world obviously being a madhouse, Moulz & Mel look to find out why GloRilla insists Anyways, Life's Great, in their review of her 2022 EP. ----------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (7:59 - 10:40) -- The Rap Rankings Game (1:09:33) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:43:54) -- Anyways, Life's Great Info (2:15:49) -- The Rap Rankings Game Correction (2:27:19) -- Track 1: "No More Love" (2:32:13) -- Track 2: "Phatnall" (2:52:49) -- Track 3: "Tomorrow 2" (3:06:15) -- Track 4: "Unh Unh" (3:49:59) -- Track 5: "Blessed" (4:00:08) -- Track 6: "Get That Money" (4:16:08) -- Track 7: "Nut Quick" (4:23:31) -- Track 8: "F.N.F. (Let's Go)" (4:30:23) -- Track 9: "Out Loud Thinking" (4:39:18) -- Ranking Anyways, Life's Great (4:45:15) -- Outro (4:47:23)

Earl Sweatshirt looks to mold the newly minted Rap Rankings EP Board in his image with FEET OF CLAY, but Moulz & Mel are the only ones that can sign off on that plan. -------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (2:50 - 5:31) -- The Rap Rankings Game (22:17) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (48:48) -- FEET OF CLAY Info (1:01:17) -- Track 1: "74" (1:24:49) -- Track 2: "EAST" (1:37:59) -- Track 3: "MTOMB" (1:47:34) -- Track 4: "OD" (1:54:52) -- Track 5: "EL TORO COMBO MEAL" (1:59:11) -- Track 6: "TISK TISK / COOKIES" (2:17:29) -- Track 7: "4N" (2:39:10) -- Ranking FEET OF CLAY (3:09:14) -- Outro (3:10:34)

You don't have to be a pimp to enjoy Moulz & Mel's favorite song on 100s' (now known as Kossisko) IVRY EP, "Ten Freaky Hoes".Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s16-131706972

Still on the West Coast after last week's review, Moulz & Mel now contend with Ice Cube's Kill At Will, released shortly after, and somewhat in response to, N.W.A's 100 Miles And Runnin'. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @Dart_Adams ----------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (8:26 - 11:08) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (55:02) -- Kill At Will Info (1:13:42) -- The Rap Rankings Game (1:32:54) -- Track 1: "Endangered Species (Tales From The Darkside) [Remix]" (1:40:05) -- Track 2: "Jackin' For Beats" [w/ @Dart_Adams] (2:12:55) -- Track 3: "Get Off My Dick And Tell Yo Bitch To Come Here [Remix]" (3:30:15) -- Track 4: "The Product" (4:09:27) -- Track 5: "Dead Homiez" (4:26:37) -- Track 6: "JD's Gaffilin' (Part 2)" (4:42:55) -- Track 7: "I Gotta Say What Up!!!" (4:44:04) -- Ranking Kill At Will (4:51:50) -- Outro (4:53:35)

Full review: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130936210

Moulz & Mel are once again darting through the streets of Compton in their review of N.W.A's only EP, 100 Miles And Runnin'. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @Dart_Adams -------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (6:22 - 9:03) -- The Rap Rankings Game (26:55) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:33:21) -- 100 Miles And Runnin' Info (2:03:20) -- Track 1: "100 Miles And Runnin'" (2:12:33) [w/ @Dart_Adams] -- Track 2: "Just Don't Bite It" (3:08:53) -- Track 3: "Sa Prize (Part 2)" (3:43:55) -- Track 4: "Real Niggaz" (4:10:22) -- Track 5: "Kamurshol" (4:29:05) -- Ranking 100 Miles And Runnin' (4:30:38) -- Outro (4:32:12)

It may just be a 6-track EP, but Moulz & Mel's review of Truly Yours 2 is the most high-stakes affair on Rap Rankings yet for J. Cole, arriving with a grave stipulation. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWERS: @Cam_Is_Like @calebcat23 ----------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (12:24 - 15:06) -- The Rap Rankings Game (40:26) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:38:13) -- Truly Yours 2 Info (1:55:53) -- Track 1: "Cole Summer" (2:28:24) -- Track 2: "Kenny Lofton" [w/ @Cam_Is_Like and @calebcat23] (3:00:18) -- Track 3: "Chris Tucker" (4:55:43) -- Track 4: "Head Bussa" (5:38:58) -- Track 5: "3 Wishes" (6:16:53) -- Track 6: "Cousins" (6:31:03) -- Ranking Truly Yours 2 (7:22:34) -- Outro (7:28:27)

Moulz & Mel end up on opposite sides of the Barbz battlefield in their review of Young Thug and Nicki Minaj's "Anybody", but thankfully, no blood was shed.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129482938

Mel wasn't "Mentally Prepared" to receive Tha God Fahim & Nicholas Craven's record the way that Moulz did, so Moulz suggested a few other Fahim records that could perhaps change his mind.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129482741

Moulz & Mel clown around in their review of Digital Underground's This Is An E.P. Release, even finding the time to review the film they starred in and helped soundtrack, Nothing But Trouble. ---------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (7:29 - 10:10) -- The Rap Rankings Game (27:29) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:21:23) -- This Is An E.P. Release Info (1:59:15) -- Moulz & Mel At The Movies: Nothing But Trouble (2:07:35) -- Track 1: "Same Song" (3:27:49) -- Track 2: "Tie The Knot" (4:18:03) -- Track 3: "The Way We Swing [Remix]" (4:38:31) -- Track 4: "Nuttin' Nis Funky" (5:19:07) -- Track 5: "Packet Man [Worth A Packet Remix]" (5:33:17) -- Track 6: "Arguin' On The Funk" (5:48:19) -- Ranking This Is An E.P. Release (6:01:48) -- Outro (6:04:11)

It's a Ruff Draft, but Moulz & Mel -- with @fromoldharlem sitting in for a full review for the first time in over a year -- are here to find out if Jay Dee, b.k.a. J Dilla, gave the world something that could pass for a finished product with his 2003 EP. --------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (4:33 - 7:14) -- The Rap Rankings Game (34:46) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:46:49) -- Ruff Draft Info (2:23:06) -- Jesse's House (2:35:13) -- Track 1: "Intro" (3:08:19) -- Track 2: "Let's Take It Back" (3:11:19) -- Track 3: "Reckless Driving" (3:27:55) -- Track 4: "Nothing Like This" (4:15:07) -- Track 5: "The $" (4:33:56) -- Track 6: "Interlude" (4:53:57) -- Track 7: "Make'em NV" (5:06:33) -- Track 8: "Interlude" (5:35:15) -- Track 9: "Crushin' (Yeeeeaah!)" (5:37:45) -- Track 10: "Shouts" (5:55:19) -- Ranking Ruff Draft (6:05:44) -- Outro (6:07:33)

After a year of RAB Intermission, Moulz & Mel finally return with Season 16: The EP Season. And though EPs are short, Moulz & Mel went long with a 13-hour review of Lil Wayne's The Leak, covering the five songs, then playing 121 other leaks from '06-'08. ------------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (12:55 - 15:37) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:11:33) -- The Leak Info (1:38:34) -- Track 1: "I'm Me" (2:02:39) -- Track 2: "Gossip" (3:04:33) -- Track 3: "Kush" (4:14:15) -- Track 4: "Love Me Or Hate Me" (4:30:09) -- Track 5: "Talkin' About It" (4:38:25) -- Ranking The Leak (4:44:12) -- Moulz Reviews Last Crumb (4:47:06) ---------------- Pt. 2: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s16e01-lil-wayne-the-leak-pt-2

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s16e01-lil-wayne-the-leak-pt-1 ---------------- Leak Batch #1 (0:00) -- Leak Batch #2 (1:38:13) -- McDonald's Break, Sponsored By The Enforcer (3:51:30) -- Leak Batch #3 (4:05:45) -- Leak Batch #4 (5:50:13)

Coming April 30th, 2025, on all podcast platforms.

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!

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." (2:23:13) -- Track 5: "Always On Time" (2:30:17) -- Track 6: "Down Ass Bitch" (2:58:47) -- Track 7: "Never Again" (3:22:43) -- Track 8: "Worldwide Gangsta" (3:29:35) -- Track 9: "Leo (Skit)" (3:34:09) -- Track 10: "I'm Real (Murder Remix)" (3:35:19) -- Track 11: "Smokin' And Ridin'" (4:41:28) -- Track 12: "X" (4:47:54) -- Track 13: "Big Remo (Skit)" (4:51:03) -- Track 14: "Lost Little Girl" (4:51:47) -- Track 15: "So Much Pain" (4:58:44) -- Track 16: "Pain Is Love" (5:02:44) -- Ranking Pain Is Love (5:06:56) -- Outro (5:10:05)

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

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 Different" (2:11:18) -- Track 7: "Extremely Blessed" (2:30:09) -- Track 8: "I Luv Dem Strippers" (2:38:00) -- Track 9: "Stop Me Now" (2:51:41) -- Track 10: "Money Machine" (2:59:31) -- Track 11: "In Town" (3:01:54) -- Track 12: "Ghetto Dreams" (3:04:20) -- Track 13: "Wut We Doin?" (3:08:07) -- Track 14: "Countdown" (3:12:28) -- Track 15: "Like Me" (3:19:10) -- Track 16: "I Feel Good" (3:24:02) -- Track 17: "Riot" (3:28:18) -- Ranking Based On A T.R.U. Story (3:33:10) -- Outro (3:40:10)

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!

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" (2:30:31) -- Track 8: "9 To 5" (2:50:06) -- Track 9: "Nite Nite" (2:53:21) -- Track 10: "Brown Eyes" (4:01:23) --Track 11: "Remember Me" (4:13:39) -- Track 12: "I Don't Know Why" (4:20:46) -- Track 13: "How We Livin'" (4:33:53) -- Track 14: "Nobody Don't Dance No More" (4:37:58) -- Track 15: "Signs In Life" (4:47:47) -- Track 16: "Boys Love Girls" (4:54:32) -- Ranking Home Sweet Home (5:00:34) -- Outro (5:03:05)

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

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 7: "Truth Gonna Hurt You" (2:53:22) -- Track 8: "Neva End" (2:57:14) -- Track 9: "Tony Montana" (3:19:51) -- Track 10: "Permanent Scar" (3:31:58) -- Track 11: "Same Damn Time" (3:38:42) -- Track 12: "Long Live The Pimp" (3:53:32) -- Track 13: "Homicide" (3:58:07) -- Track 14: "Turn On The Lights" (4:02:07) -- Track 15: "You Deserve It" (4:37:51) -- Track 16: "Paradise" (4:43:01) -- Track 17: "Fishscale" (4:47:46) -- Ranking Pluto (4:58:55) -- Outro (5:01:05)

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" (2:19:29) -- Track 7: "Can't Complain" (3:18:56) -- Track 8: "Infamous Minded" (4:02:06) -- Track 9: "Wanna Be Thugs" (4:17:17) -- Track 10: "Three" (4:22:26) -- Track 11: "Delt W/ The Bullshit" (4:36:38) -- Track 12: "Trials Of Love" (4:44:59) -- Track 13: "H.N.I.C." (4:57:22) -- Track 14: "Be Cool (Skit)" (5:09:43) -- Track 15: "Veteran's Memorial" (5:11:16) -- Track 16: "Do It" (5:23:42) -- Track 17: "Littles (Skit)" (5:27:55) -- Track 18: "Y.B.E." (5:29:47) -- Track 19: "Diamond" (5:49:41) -- Track 20: "Gun Play" (6:38:38) -- Track 21: "You Can Never Feel My Pain" (7:00:37) -- Track 22: "H.N.I.C. (Outro)" (7:36:04) -- Ranking H.N.I.C. (7:47:03) -- Outro (7:49:20)

(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 of Drake's Views. ------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- Views Info (16:50) -- Track 1: "Keep The Family Close" (1:18:03) -- Track 2: "9" (1:49:44) -- Track 3: "U With Me?" (2:01:47) -- Track 4: "Feel No Ways" (2:24:21) -- Track 5: "Hype" (2:44:31) -- Track 6: "Weston Road Flows" (2:51:46) -- Track 7: "Redemption" (3:09:20) -- Track 8: "With You" (3:34:36) -- Track 9: "Faithful" (3:41:17) -- Track 10: "Still Here" (3:50:59) -- Track 11: "Controlla" (4:00:27) -- Track 12: "One Dance" (4:30:52) -- Track 13: "Grammys" (4:50:38) -- Track 14: "Child's Play" (5:00:11) -- Track 15: "Pop Style" (5:09:41) -- Track 16: "Too Good" (5:20:16) -- Track 17: "Summer's Over Interlude" (5:46:15) -- Track 18: "Fire & Desire" (5:49:15) -- Track 19: "Views" (6:05:33) -- Track 20: "Hotline Bling" (6:20:21) -- Ranking Views (7:30:06) -- Outro (7:46:36)

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 IN OUTERSPACE" (2:46:30) -- Track 7: "HISTORY TENSION" (2:53:41) -- Track 8: "SOMETHING OR NOTHING?" (3:00:50) -- Track 9: "HELLLOOO???" (3:13:37) -- Track 10: "EXISTENTIAL LANDLORD" (3:22:17) -- Track 11: "AN ENDLESS RUN" (3:28:46) -- Ranking ISTHISFORREAL? (3:32:30) -- Outro (3:38:06)

⁨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!

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: "Get Down" (3:06:34) -- Track 8: "Ladies & Thugs" (3:57:47) -- Track 9: "Catch 22" (4:06:34) -- Track 10: "Indiscretions in The Back Of The Limo" (4:28:32) -- Track 11: "Pacific Coast Remix" (4:38:36) -- Track 12: "Quikstrumental (Quik's Groove 7)" (4:57:17) -- Track 13: "Jet Set" (5:03:31) -- Track 14: "California" (5:11:10) -- Ranking Trauma (5:16:15) -- Outro (5:20:29)

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 6: "Funky For You" (4:04:26) -- Track 7: "The Questions" (4:48:16) -- Track 8: "Time Travelin' (Reprise)" (4:59:25) -- Track 9: "The 6th Sense" (5:01:45) -- Track 10: "A Film Called (Pimp)" (5:23:50) -- Track 11: "Nag Champa (Afrodisiac For The World)" (5:32:43) -- Track 12: "Thelonius" (5:52:18) -- Track 13: "Payback Is A Grandmother" (6:16:58) -- Track 14: "Geto Heaven Part Two" (6:26:55) -- Track 15: "A Song For Assata" (6:53:57) -- Track 16: "Pops Rap III... All My Children" (7:14:52) -- Ranking Like Water For Chocolate (7:23:28) -- Outro (7:29:06)

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!

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" (2:13:33) -- Track 6: "Rubberband Banks" (2:18:09) -- Track 7: "We Lied" (2:27:49) -- Track 8: "My Girl" (2:31:46) -- Track 9: "100 Yard Dash" (2:39:08) -- Track 10: "Hear Me Cry" (2:41:12) -- Track 11: "Gangsta" (2:48:37) -- Track 12: "High Five" (2:56:24) -- Track 13: "Fresh" (3:05:04) -- Track 14: "What It Is" (3:09:14) -- Track 15: "It Ain't Over" (3:12:08) -- Ranking Best Thang Smokin' (3:23:48) -- Outro (3:25:43)

"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

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" (1:55:33) -- Track 5: "Major Operation (Skit)" (2:21:45) -- Track 6: "9 Milli Bros." (2:23:51) -- Track 7: "Beauty Jackson" (2:39:35) -- Track 8: "Heart Street Directions (Skit)" (2:48:24) -- Track 9: "Columbus Exchange (Skit) / Crack Spot" (2:49:37) -- Track 10: "R.A.G.U." (2:56:01) -- Track 11: "Bad Mouth Kid (Skit)" (3:05:32) -- Jesse's House (3:08:45) -- Track 12: "Whip You With A Strap" [w/ @fromoldharlem] (3:53:35) -- Track 13: "Back Like That" (5:02:37) -- Track 14: "Be Easy" (5:18:46) -- Track 15: "Clipse Of Doom" (5:29:57) -- Track 16: "Jellyfish" (5:38:23) -- Track 17: "Dogs Of War" (6:07:42) -- Track 18: "Barbershop" (6:22:35) -- Track 19: "Ms. Sweetwater (Skit)" (6:27:33) -- Track 20: "Big Girl" (6:28:49) -- Track 21: "Underwater" (6:39:48) -- Track 22: "The Ironman Takeover (Skit)" (6:51:05) -- Track 23: "Momma" (6:52:09) -- Track 24: "Three Bricks" (6:55:08) -- Ranking Fishscale (6:58:44) -- Outro (7:01:34)

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!

(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" (1:32:23) -- Track 2: "Face Mob" (1:37:35) -- Track 3: "Tales From The Hood" (1:42:51) -- Track 4: "Born II Die" (1:47:21) -- Track 5: "Ol' Dirty's Back" (1:55:41) -- Track 6: "I'm Talkin' To Myself" (2:00:24) -- Track 7: "The Hood Got Me Feelin' Pain" (2:04:35) -- Track 8: "One Less Nigga" (2:08:00) -- Track 9: "From The Dark Side" (2:10:32) -- Track 10: "Death Represents My Hood" (2:20:05) -- Track 11: "Hot Ones Echo Thru The Ghetto" (2:25:20) -- Track 12: "The Grave" (2:26:53) -- Ranking Tales From The Hood Soundtrack (2:31:56) -- Outro (2:35:40)

Moulz & Mel are far from ornithologists, but this week on Rap Rankings, they have to learn why Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight, during their review of Travis Scott's 2016 album. ------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (6:02 - 8:43) -- I Was Fuckin' Trippin' (37:04) -- Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight Info (44:46) -- Track 1: "the ends" (1:21:34) -- Track 2: "way back" (1:42:30) -- Track 3: "coordinate" (2:07:18) -- Track 4: "through the late night" (2:20:43) -- Track 5: "beibs in the trap" (2:30:41) -- Track 6: "sdp interlude" (2:48:40) -- Track 7: "sweet sweet" (2:57:41) -- Track 8: "outside" (3:02:27) -- Track 9: "goosebumps" (3:10:30) -- Track 10: "first take" (3:33:31) -- Track 11: "pick up the phone" (3:42:42) -- Track 12: "lose" (3:56:36) -- Track 13: "guidance" (3:59:18) -- Track 14: "wonderful" (4:13:10) -- Rankings Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight (4:28:19) -- Outro (4:30:22)

When Young Jeezy and Clipse got together for "Ill'in", I doubt they knew Moulz & Mel would use it to make an "all-time song review" during their Patreon-exclusive review of Trap Or Die 2: By Any Means Necessary, but life is full of surprises.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e47-114144590

With everything going on with them these days, it's safe to say Moulz & Mel need Recovery, but will they find it in their review of Eminem's blockbuster 2010 album? ------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (7:25 - 10:06) -- Recovery Info (24:33) -- Track 1: "Cold Wind Blows" (1:02:08) -- Track 2: "Talkin' 2 Myself" (1:20:03) -- Track 3: "On Fire" (1:36:47) -- Track 4: "Won't Back Down" (2:01:11) -- Track 5: "W.T.P." (2:11:42) -- Track 6: "Going Through Changes" (2:22:02) -- Track 7: "Not Afraid" (2:32:36) -- Track 8: "Seduction" (2:44:34) -- Track 9: "No Love" (3:04:29) -- Track 10: "Space Bound" (3:28:28) -- Track 11: "Cinderella Man" (3:35:45) -- Track 12: "25 To Life" (3:42:20) -- Track 13: "So Bad" (3:52:46) -- Track 14: "Almost Famous" (3:57:47) -- Track 15: "Love The Way You Lie" (4:01:34) -- Track 16: "You're Never Over / Untitled [Hidden Track]" (4:11:25) -- Ranking Recovery (4:35:46) -- Outro (4:38:10)

It's not like we need to tell you, given that everyone already knows, but RAB Mailbag #8: Must Be Great. Keep the messages coming in, and we'll see you all in a month for #9!

We regret to inform you that the J. Cole, 4 Your Eyez Only review that was set to be released today has been canceled due to an external emergency. Programming will resume with the release of RAB Mailbag #8 next week. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Moulz & Mel's review of Juelz Santana's "Yup Yup" provides them with an opportunity to discuss where he ranked among Dipset members at the time of the record's release, then pitch a particularly periodontal Christmas album.Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e46-112326340

Happy RAB Day 2024! Moulz & Mel celebrate this September 15th with announcements, updates and the usual tomfoolery for the Rap Rankings audience.