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What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion, and Gary.

The Rap Lizards


    • Jun 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep. 32: Run The Jewels - Run The Jewels (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 91:58


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2013 album "Run The Jewels" by Run The Jewels.Boom Bap Book Club is: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://www.boombapbookclub.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com@boombapbookclub on Instagram and Twitter

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    Ep. 31: Jay-Z - The Black Album (2003)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 93:50


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2003 album "The Black Album" by Jay-Z.Boom Bap Book Club is: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://www.boombapbookclub.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com@boombapbookclub on Instagram and Twitter

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    Ep. 30: Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 93:54


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1998 album "Moment Of Truth" by Gang Starr.Boom Bap Book Club is: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://www.boombapbookclub.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com@boombapbookclub on Instagram and Twitter

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    Ep. 29: De La Soul - Stakes Is High (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 99:09


    RIP DAVE.What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1996 album "Stakes Is High" by De La Soul.Boom Bap Book Club is: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://www.boombapbookclub.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com@boombapbookclub on Instagram and Twitter

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    Ep. 28: Edan - Primitive Plus (2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 95:42


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2002 album "Primitive Plus" by Edan.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com@theraplizards on Instagram and Twitter

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    Ep. 27: Nas - God's Son (2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 85:20


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2002 album "God's Son" by Nas.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com@theraplizards on Instagram and Twitter

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    Ep. 26: Pharoahe Monch - Desire (2007)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 76:47


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?aWhat's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2007 album "Desire" by Pharoahe Monch.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 25: Tyler, The Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 63:48


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?aWhat's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2021 album "Call Me If You Get Lost" by "Tyler, The Creator.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 24: A Tribe Called Quest - We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 86:20


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?aWhat's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2016 album "We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service" by A Tribe Called Quest.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 23: Wu-Tang Clan - Forever (1997)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 100:16


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1997 album "Forever" by Wu-Tang Clan.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 22: Redman - Muddy Waters (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 73:45


    WE'RE BACK!! Brand new year, brand new episodes.What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1996 album "Muddy Waters" by Redman.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 21: Fugees - The Score (1996) [+ the guys talk about G.O.A.T. female MCs]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 89:26


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1996 album "The Score" by Fugees.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com

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    BONUS: The guys react to the De La Soul news (from last week, lol)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 22:52


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. This is a little bonus episode where the guys chat about the outstanding news about De La Soul!(*please note there is a slight dip in audio quality this episode, but future episodes will return to that nice crisp sound)The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 20: A Tribe Called Quest - Beats, Rhymes and Life (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 72:12


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1996 album "Beats, Rhymes and Life" by A Tribe Called Quest.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 19: Czarface & MF DOOM - Super What? (2021) [+ The guys geek out over the big news!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 60:10


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 2021 album "Super What?" by Czarface & MF DOOM Oh, and your very own Rap Lizards were sampled on this album!! The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platforms theraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 18: Latyrx - The Album / The Muzappers Mixes EP (1997)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 78:25


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1997 albums "The Album" and "The Muzappers Mixes EP" by LatyrxThe Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platformstheraplizards@gmail.com

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    * SIDE TRIPS * Ep. 1: Fiona Apple - Fetch The Bolt Cutters (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 74:51


    Follow us on a side trip as we break down a non hip-hop album! Gary's album suggestion from the last episode sent us on a journey to a place in music that neither of us necessarily have much experience in. But we had a GREAT time analyzing and discussing a very good album from a quite talented artist. Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2020 album Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 17: LL Cool J - Radio (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 77:05


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1985 album Radio by LL Cool JThe Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 16: MF DOOM - Mm..Food? (2004) (+ R.I.P. MF DOOM)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 123:18


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2004 album Mm..Food? by MF DOOMWe also begin the episode by paying our respects to the absolute legend, and a hero to each of us: MF DOOM. Rest In Peace, Daniel Dumile.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep 15: An Interview with Esoteric of Czarface

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 77:06


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.On this episode, Esoteric joins Ben, Dion, and Gary for a dive into Star Wars, music, and a tease of what we can look forward to in 2021. Original music by Red Walrus.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.comAnd for more Esoteric, PLEASE check out his CZARCAST podcast, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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    Ep. 14: Busta Rhymes - Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 78:43


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2020 album Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God by Busta RhymesThe Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 13: Del the Funky Homosapien - Both Sides of the Brain (2000) [f. special guest: Red Walrus!]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 106:15


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2000 album Both Sides of the Brain by Del the Funky Homosapien.We're also joined by Red Walrus (Fred), himself, on this episode!The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 12: Redman - Dare Iz A Darkside (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 86:28


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1994 album Dare Iz A Darkside by Redman.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.Co-produced by Nate.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 11: The Roots - Undun (2011) [+ Ben has a meltdown over live music performances]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 100:04


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2011 album Undun by The Roots. Ben also has a meltdown over our discussion of live music performances.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 10: Czarface - Every Hero Needs A Villain (2015) [+ discussion: the magic of collaboration]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 92:03


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2015 album Every Hero Needs A Villain by Czarface. We also discuss the magic of collaboration and G.O.A.T. rap duos.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 9A [BONUS]: Busta Rhymes - Anarchy (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 74:49


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we sneak behind the curtain a bit for one of our first attempts at making a podcast. Only Gary had a real mic at the time, so the sound quality overall isn't great, but toward the beginning, you do get to hear us brainstorm a bit about the direction of the podcast, let's you into our thought process and gives you a peek behind the scenes! Eventually we discuss the 2000 album Anarchy by Busta Rhymes. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 9: Busta Rhymes - When Disaster Strikes… (1997) [+ Cancel culture talk]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 105:39


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1997 album When Disaster Strikes… by Busta Rhymes. We also get into cancel culture talk.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 8: Danny Brown - Old (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 68:02


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2013 album Old by Danny Brown.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 7: Royce da 5'9" - The Allegory (2020) [+ G.O.A.T. / Top 5 talk]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 89:19


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2020 album The Allegory by Royce da 5'9". We also go into G.O.A.T. and top 5 talk.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 6: Tyler, The Creator - IGOR (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 87:24


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2019 album IGOR by Tyler, The Creator.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 5: OutKast - ATLiens (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 77:10


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1996 album ATLiens by OutKast.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 4: GZA - Liquid Swords (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 92:34


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1995 album Liquid Swords by GZA.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 3: Boogie Down Productions - Criminal Minded (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 75:13 Transcription Available


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 1987 album Criminal Minded by Boogie Down Productions.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 2: Kanye West - Late Registration (2005)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 85:13 Transcription Available


    What makes a rap song outstanding?What makes an album a masterpiece?What's more important—lyrics or production?There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2003 album Late Registration by Kanye West.The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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    Ep. 1: Viktor Vaughn - Vaudeville Villain (2003)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 70:44 Transcription Available


    What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What's more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast.Original music by Red Walrus.This week, we discuss the 2003 album Vaudeville Villain by Viktor Vaughn (aka MF DOOM).The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary.www.theraplizards.comtheraplizards@gmail.com

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