Rap Rankings

Moulz & Mel put on their lab coats and take part in Dr. No's Oxperiment, reviewing Oh No's third album and debut instrumental album. ------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (14:16 - 16:58) -- Coming Soon To Rap Rankings (31:52) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:42:46) -- Dr. No's Oxperiment Info (2:01:16) -- Track 1: "Heavy" (2:15:19) -- Track 2: "Gladius" (2:38:45) -- Track 3: "Higher" (2:48:40) -- Track 4: "Breakout" (2:52:33) -- Track 5: "Ox Broil" (2:58:28) -- Track 6: "Bouncers" (3:10:33) -- Track 7: "Alarmsss" (3:16:25) -- Track 8: "Banger" (3:19:54) -- Track 9: "No Guest List" (3:24:41) -- Track 10: "Land Mine" (3:27:40) -- Track 11: "My Luck" (3:50:23) -- Track 12: "Cosmos" (3:55:18) -- Track 13: "Exp Out The Ox" (4:01:24) -- Track 14: "Emergency" (4:04:39) -- Track 15: "Ohhhhhh" (4:12:41) -- Track 16: "Deliveries" (4:16:13) -- Track 17: "Come Back" (4:22:13) -- Track 18: "Hot Fire" (4:25:22) -- Track 19: "Action" (4:28:39) -- Track 20: "Ghetto" (4:34:26) -- Track 21: "Fast Gamble" (4:40:03) -- Track 22: "All Over" (4:43:26) -- Track 23: "Mad Piano" (4:46:17) -- Track 24: "Oxcity Sickness" (4:50:03) -- Track 25: "Cassette" (4:53:11) -- Track 26: "Down Under" (5:01:26) -- Track 27: "Smokey Winds" (5:07:14) -- Track 28: "Slow Down" (5:09:06) -- Ranking Dr. No's Oxperiment (5:20:06) -- Outro (5:22:19)

This week on Rap Rankings, Moulz & Mel take to the skies to review Fat Jon's Hundred Eight Stars. ----------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (12:57 - 15:39) -- Coming Soon To Rap Rankings (27:20) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:57:40) -- Hundred Eight Stars Info (2:18:48) -- Track 1: "Adhara" (2:29:28) -- Track 2: "Tara" (2:51:15) -- Track 3: "Chara" (2:56:09) -- Track 4: "Naos" (3:14:34) -- Track 5: "Kuma" (3:21:25) -- Track 6: "Atria" (3:36:28) -- Track 7: "Cursa" (3:43:40) -- Track 8: "Altais" (3:47:33) -- Track 9: "Maia" (3:57:11) -- Track 10: "Diadem" (4:10:22) -- Track 11: "Sirrah" (4:23:09) -- Track 12: "Nashira" (4:30:14) -- Track 13: "Vela" (4:38:18) -- Track 14: "Mira" (4:50:39) -- Track 15: "Turais" (4:57:14) -- Track 16: "Rana" (5:03:00) -- Track 17: "Pleione" (5:14:23) -- Track 18: "Sarin" (5:21:48) -- Ranking Hundred Eight Stars (5:25:57) -- Outro (5:28:52)

M_ulz.&.Me! do the Knxwledge in their review of Hud Dreems, the producer's 2015 album and debut on Stones Throw Records. ----------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (16:32 - 19:13) -- Coming Soon To Rap Rankings (30:58) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:39:59) -- Hud Dreems Info (1:59:44) -- Track 1: "Kometostai.aintreallynootherwaytoputitro" (2:21:57) -- Track 2: "Time&tide" (2:35:21) -- Track 3: "Tkekareofit" (2:40:50) -- Track 4: "Mylife" (2:47:40) -- Track 5: "Shuremng" (2:51:42) -- Track 6: "Noflowrs[instrw]" (2:56:36) -- Track 7: "Dntfall" (3:08:52) -- Track 8: "Frmnowhere" (3:17:23) -- Track 9: "Thtroll" (3:25:30) -- Track 10: "Letuleave.[geekdop]" (3:32:32) -- Track 11: "Onlijournitro" (3:37:10) -- Track 12: "Thtbodi" (3:52:36) -- Track 13: "Bodies[Totw]" (3:58:21) -- Track 14: "Behindme" (4:02:43) -- Track 15: "Faraway" (4:12:27) -- Track 16: "Flyinglizrds" (4:26:09) -- Track 17: "Mydesire[fortwin][vanuys]" (4:28:54) -- Track 18: "Trsh" (4:35:35) -- Track 19: "Jstowee" (4:40:56) -- Track 20: "Nvrending" (4:54:18) -- Track 21: "Stilluhme" (5:01:50) -- Track 22: "Aintitovr" (5:05:46) -- Track 23: "Demskreets.fekts" (5:09:00) -- Track 24: "Beleeveibne" (5:13:24) -- Track 25: "Rightaftr[Thk]" (5:14:38) -- Track 26: "Okaiokai" (5:17:36) -- Ranking Hud Dreems (5:19:42) -- Outro (5:22:45)

They may not share Ohbliv's "Faith In Fruition", or the belief that Tom Holland is the definitive Spider-Man, but Moulz & Mel are in agreement about baby names and the "mixtape before the album" gimmick in hip-hop.

Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/raprankings/posts/rap-rankings-s18-167612574

Now at the midway point of Season 18, Moulz & Mel find themselves back in front of hip-hop's premier supervillain, MF DOOM, this time under the moniker of Metal Fingers, to review Special Herbs, Vol. 2. Can Rap Rankings survive his latest dastardly plot? SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @jessereviewsmusic ------------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (9:42 - 12:24) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:11:10) -- Special Herbs, Vol. 2 Info (2:38:36) -- Track 1: "Saffron" (3:00:16) -- Track 2: "Arrow Root" (3:28:07) -- Track 3: "Zatar" (3:37:40) -- Track 4: "Fenugreek" (3:53:49) -- Track 5: "Sumac Berries" (4:06:18) -- Track 6: "Coriander" (4:19:47) -- Track 7: "Shallots" (4:29:30) ---------------- Pt. 2: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s18e06-metal-fingers-special-herbs-vol-2-pt-2

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s18e06-metal-fingers-special-herbs-vol-2-pt-1 ---------------- Track 8: "Charnsuka" (0:00) -- Track 9: "Monosodium Glutamate" [feat. @jessereviewsmusic] (26:58) -- Track 10: "Red #40" (1:21:01) -- Track 11: "Nettle Leaves" (1:30:23) -- Track 12: "Mullein" (1:40:31) -- Track 13: "Mugwort" (1:55:21) -- Track 14: "All Spice" (2:09:39) -- Track 15: "Lovage" (2:19:52) -- Track 16: "Eucalyptus" (2:36:24) -- Track 17: "Myrrh" (2:44:44) -- Ranking Special Herbs, Vol. 2 (2:51:24) -- Outro (2:54:41)

It's Moulz & Mel's second visit to Detroit so far in Season 18, and this time, they're finding out what it means to be Alone Together by reviewing Karriem Riggins' debut solo album. -------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (6:02 - 8:44) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:52:04) -- Alone Together Info (2:13:30) -- Track 1: "Intro" (2:50:11) -- Track 2: "Round The Outside" (2:54:44) -- Track 3: "From Detroit / Belle Isle" (3:03:12) -- Track 4: "Moogy Foog It" (3:09:29) -- Track 5: "OOOOOOOOOAAAAAAA" (3:16:00) -- Track 6: "Stadium Rock" (3:19:36) -- Track 7: "Alto Flute" (3:34:09) -- Track 8: "Orbitz" (4:00:43) -- Track 9: "Up" (4:05:04) -- Track 10: "Forward Motion" (4:07:48) -- Track 11: "Esperanza" (4:10:38) -- Track 12: "Africa" (4:17:28) -- Track 13: "Harpsichord Session" (4:30:51) -- Track 14: "Water" (4:33:20) -- Track 15: "Double Trouble" (4:36:32) -- Track 16: "A7 Mix" (4:43:12) -- Track 17: "Ding Dong Bells" (4:48:39) -- Track 18: "Belle Isle Reprise" (4:57:47) -- Track 19: "daOOOOOH!!" (5:02:39) -- Track 20: "Tom Toms" (5:08:43) -- Track 21: "Because" (5:11:56) -- Track 22: "F-rd Jingle" (5:18:28) -- Track 23: "Boy Is Doin It Right" (5:24:11) -- Track 24: "Summer Madness S.A." (5:30:22) -- Track 25: "Back In Brazil" (5:38:14) -- Track 26: "Live At Bert's" (5:49:02) -- Track 27: "No Way" (5:54:00) -- Track 28: "6-4" (5:59:07) -- Track 29: "I Need Love" (6:15:12) -- Track 30: "K. Riffins" (6:19:32) -- Track 31: "Voyager / 5000" (6:26:06) -- Track 32: "Bring That Beat Back (Next Time)" (6:31:56) -- Track 33: "Matador" (6:40:25) -- Track 34: "J Dilla The Greatest" (6:43:10) -- Ranking Alone Together (6:50:00) -- Outro (6:53:10)

Moulz & Mel praise 9th Wonder's "TheAnimalSoul!!!!!", discuss the Murs record that utilizes it and even find time to correct the American healthcare system.

Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/raprankings/posts/rap-rankings-s18-165112934

You don't need a passport to accompany Moulz & Mel on their flight to Japan, because they're on a Rap Rankings business trip to review DJ Krush's 1994 album, Krush. ------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (19:44 - 22:26) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:41:11) -- Krush Info (3:02:49) -- Track 1: "AM 300 Tag" (3:45:02) -- Track 2: "B-Boy Mastamind" (3:50:25) -- Track 3: "Mixed Nuts" (4:00:33) -- Track 4: "Roll & Tumble" (4:21:01) -- Track 5: "Murder Of Soul" (4:30:36) -- Track 6: "E.A.R.T.H. / SOS" (4:40:43) -- Track 7: "On The Dub-ble" (4:44:51) -- Track 8: "Another Day" (4:58:17) -- Track 9: "Underneath The System" (5:01:20) -- Track 10: "Edge Of Blue" (5:12:04) -- Track 11: "Big City Lover" (5:22:06) -- Track 12: "Down The Drain" (5:30:32) -- Track 13: "Into The Water" (5:32:30) -- Track 14: "Ruff-Neck Jam" (5:39:52) -- Track 15: "Keeping The Motion (5:48:02) -- Ranking Krush (6:00:59) -- Outro (6:03:38)

Moulz & Mel grab a big bucket of popcorn and sit down in the theater of Madlib's mind to review The Beat Konducta Vol. 1-2: Movie Scenes. ------------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (11:43 - 14:24) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:21:54) -- The Beat Konducta Vol. 1-2: Movie Scenes Info (1:41:22) -- Track 1: "The Comeback (Madlib)" (2:16:47) -- Track 2: "The Payback (Gotta)" (2:23:42) -- Track 3: "Face The Sun (Africa)" (2:36:17) -- Track 4: "Open (Space)" (2:41:08) -- Track 5: "Tape Hiss (Dirty)" (3:04:53) -- Track 6: "Sir Bang (Bounce)" (3:09:18) -- Track 7: "Third Ear (More)" (3:21:19) -- Track 8: "Stax (Strings)" (3:33:28) -- Track 9: "Electric Company (Voltage-Watts)" (3:39:51) -- Track 10: "Left On Silverlake (Ride)" (3:44:16) -- Track 11: "Painted Pictures (Art)" (3:48:23) -- Track 12: "Gold Jungle (Tribe)" (3:51:42) -- Track 13: "Offbeat (Groove)" (3:56:00) -- Track 14: "Pyramids (Change)" (4:02:23) -- Track 15: "Eternal Broadcaster (Authentic)" (4:12:27) -- Track 16: "Spanish Bells (High Dreams)" (4:17:23) -- Track 17: "The Rock (Humps)" (4:33:42) -- Track 18: "Box Top (Cardboard Dues)" (4:45:29) -- Track 19: "West Zone (Coastin)" (4:51:28) -- Track 20: "Filthy (Untouched)" (4:54:53) -- Track 21: "Friends (Foes)" (4:59:23) -- Track 22: "Toe Fat (Ghettozone)" (5:05:48) -- Track 23: "Money Hugger (Gold Diggin)" (5:17:39) -- Track 24: "The Comeup (The Come Down)" (5:22:36) -- Track 25: "Two Timer (The Pimp)" (5:27:51) -- Track 26: "Chopstyle (Suey Blast)" (5:31:08) -- Track 27: "Black Mozart (Opus II)" (5:40:56) -- Track 28: "Understanding (Comprehension)" (5:50:56) -- Track 29: "Snake Charmer (Heads Up)" (5:58:03) -- Track 30: "Old Age (Youngblood)" (6:01:43) -- Track 31: "Fukwitus (The Eights)" (6:05:20) -- Track 32: "African Walk (Zamunda)" (6:07:58) -- Track 33: "Whutkanido (Can Do It)" (6:12:37) -- Track 34: "The Forest (Greens)" (6:21:13) -- Track 35: "Outerlimit (Space Ho)" (6:25:28) -- Ranking The Beat Konducta Vol. 1-2: Movie Scenes (6:33:24) -- Outro (6:39:20)

The beat goes on for The Instrumental Season, as Moulz & Mel engage with the foundational sounds of hip-hop via their review of Lord Finesse's The SP1200 Project: A Re-Awakening. ---------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (4:22 - 7:04) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:56:37) -- The SP1200 Project: A Re-Awakening Info (2:18:10) -- Track 1: "Re-Awakening" (2:37:13) -- Track 2: "Gothic Thoughts" (2:45:56) -- Track 3: "Cinematic Soul" (3:11:14) -- Track 4: "Electric Impression" (3:22:36) -- Track 5: "Vibe Out" (3:36:23) -- Track 6: "Hand It Over" (3:53:16) -- Track 7: "Check Mate" (4:02:01) -- Track 8: "Moog Montage" (4:18:00) -- Track 9: "Get Down" (4:30:40) -- Track 10: "Hear The Vibes" (4:47:17) -- Track 11: "Street Theme" (4:55:23) -- Track 12: "Skyline Soul" (4:58:02) -- Ranking The SP1200 Project: A Re-Awakening (5:32:28) -- Outro (5:33:45)

Moulz & Mel declare that Black Milk's "Piano Moog" is oozing with potential during their review of Synth Or Soul.

Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/raprankings/posts/rap-rankings-s18-161926501

Instrumental albums are officially on the table at Rap Rankings, as Season 18 kicks off with Moulz & Mel's review of Endtroducing....., DJ Shadow's seminal 1996 debut. ------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (9:00 - 11:42) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:43:04) -- Endtroducing..... Info (2:58:23) -- Track 1: "Best Foot Forward" (3:27:47) -- Track 2: "Building Steam With A Grain Of Salt" (3:35:19) -- Track 3: "The Number Song" (3:54:33) -- Track 4: "Changeling / Transmission 1" (4:00:48) -- Track 5: "What Does Your Soul Look Like (Part 4)" (4:10:13) -- Track 6: "Untitled" (4:15:44) -- Track 7: "Stem/Long Stem / Transmission 2" (4:18:01) -- Track 8: "Mutual Slump" (5:17:41) -- Track 9: "Organ Donor" (5:24:34) -- Track 10: "Why Hip Hop Sucks In '96" (5:32:13) -- Track 11: "Midnight In A Perfect World" (5:39:50) -- Track 12: "Napalm Brain / Scatter Brain" (5:51:15) -- Track 13: "What Does Your Soul Look Like (Part 1 - Blue Sky Revisit) / Transmission 3" (5:58:16) -- Ranking Endtroducing..... (6:07:44) -- Outro (6:10:23)

Coming June 17th, 2026, on all podcast platforms.

Welcome to the finale of Season 17, and welcome back to Lil Wayne's flagship series, because Moulz & Mel are here to deliver a nearly 10-hour review of the album where Weezy declared himself the Best Rapper Alive, Tha Carter II. FEATURING: @Cam_Is_Like --------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (10:32 - 13:14) -- The Rap Rankings Game (36:22) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:58:20) -- Tha Carter II Info (2:21:15) -- Track 1: "Tha Mobb" (3:32:26) -- Track 2: "Fly In" (3:59:25) -- Track 3: "Money On My Mind" (4:26:53) ---------------- Pt. 2: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e12-lil-wayne-tha-carter-ii-pt-2

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e12-lil-wayne-tha-carter-ii-pt-1 ---------------- Track 4: "Fireman" (0:00) -- Track 5: "Mo Fire" (38:37) -- Track 6: "On Tha Block #1 - Skit" (1:08:40) -- Track 7: "Best Rapper Alive" (1:10:03) -- Track 8: "Lock & Load" (1:38:50) -- Track 9: "Oh No" (1:44:07) -- Track 10: "Grown Man" (1:52:56) -- Track 11: "On Tha Block #2 - Skit" [featuring @Cam_Is_Like] (1:57:38) -- Track 12: "Hit Em Up" (2:28:09) -- Track 13: "Carter II" (2:30:56) -- Track 14: "Hustler Musik" (2:36:48) -- Track 15: "Receipt" (2:48:36) -- Track 16: "Shooter" (2:58:01) -- Track 17: "Weezy Baby" (3:33:21) -- Track 18: "On Tha Block #3 - Skit" (3:40:42) -- Track 19: "I'm A Dboy" (3:44:52) -- Track 20: "Feel Me" (4:06:36) -- Track 21: "Get Over" (4:10:38) -- Track 22: "Fly Out" (4:17:51) -- Ranking Tha Carter II (4:19:58) -- Outro (4:22:53)

While Moulz & Mel agree that Styles P dropped a 2000s rap classic with "Good Times (I Get High)", they produce some takes worthy of a hotbox session about the pros and cons of the 1970s and what the next James Bond film should be.

Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s17-158788709

The marathon definitely continues because this week on Rap Rankings, rap's only marathon-length podcast, Moulz & Mel review the legendary Nipsey Hussle's sole studio album, Victory Lap, for the penultimate episode of Season 17. FEATURING: @StiloVino -------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (24:24 - 27:03) -- The Rap Rankings Game (42:55) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:26:54) -- Victory Lap Info (1:48:49) -- Introducing A New "Feature" To Rap Rankings [featuring @StiloVino] (2:08:51) -- Track 1: "Victory Lap" (2:30:53) -- Track 2: "Rap Niggas" (2:44:33) -- Track 3: "Last Time That I Checc'd" (2:56:15) -- Track 4: "Young Nigga" (3:08:17) -- Track 5: "Dedication" (3:19:11) -- Track 6: "Blue Laces 2" (3:36:37) -- Track 7: "Hussle & Motivate" (3:54:54) -- Track 8: "Status Symbol 3" (4:02:24) -- Track 9: "Succa Proof" (4:13:46) -- Track 10: "Keyz 2 The City 2" (4:23:27) -- Track 11: "Grinding All My Life" (4:31:20) -- Track 12: "Million While You Young" (4:48:32) -- Track 13: "Loaded Bases" (4:56:25) -- Track 14: "Real Big" (5:02:16) -- Track 15: "Double Up" (5:06:12) -- Track 16: "Right Hand To God" (5:10:33) -- Ranking Victory Lap (5:15:40) -- Outro (5:19:10)

⁨While Fugees are undoubtedly one of the most commercially successful groups in hip-hop, that doesn't prevent Moulz & Mel from settling The Score with a review of their blockbuster second, and final, album.⁩ ------------------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (12:41 - 15:23) -- The Rap Rankings Game (34:07) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:37:57) -- The Score Info (3:06:22) -- Track 1: "Red Intro" (3:38:27) -- Track 2: "How Many Mics" (3:42:06) -- Track 3: "Ready Or Not" (4:27:41) ---------------- Pt. 2: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e10-fugees-the-score-pt-2

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e10-fugees-the-score-pt-1 ---------------- Track 4: "Zealots" (0:00) -- Track 5: "The Beast" (15:14) -- Track 6: "Fu-Gee-La" (28:15) -- Track 7: "Family Business" (1:03:50) -- Track 8: "Killing Me Softly" (1:10:02) -- Track 9: "The Score" (1:45:59) -- Track 10: "The Mask" (2:04:36) -- Track 11: "Cowboys" (2:19:12) -- Track 12: "No Woman, No Cry" (2:40:23) -- Track 13: "Manifest / Outro" (2:55:43) -- Track 14: "Fu-Gee-La [Refugee Camp Remix]" (3:02:10) -- Track 15: "Fu-Gee-La [Sly & Robbie Mix]" (3:08:46) -- Track 16: "Mista Mista" (3:13:49) -- Track 17: "Fu-Gee-La [Refugee Camp Global Mix]" (3:21:43) -- Ranking The Score (3:25:19) -- Outro (3:30:37)

Chance The Rapper's "Summer Friends" lands for both Moulz & Mel, but they disagree when it comes to Chance's career potential and what shirts should be sold once the Rap Rankings merch shop returns.

Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156213350

Catch a ride with Moulz & Mel as they travel down the Philadelphia Freeway to review Freeway's debut solo album. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @JohnCloudThe1st --------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (10:50 - 13:32) -- The Rap Rankings Game (45:42) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:22:32) -- Philadelphia Freeway Info (2:37:00) -- Track 1: "Free" (3:07:06) -- Track 2: "What We Do" (3:36:58) -- Track 3: "All My Life" (4:31:53) ---------------- Pt. 2: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e09-freeway-philadelphia-freeway-pt-2

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e09-freeway-philadelphia-freeway-pt-1 ---------------- Track 4: "Flipside" [w/ @JohnCloudThe1st] (0:00) -- Track 5: "On My Own" (1:36:37) -- Track 6: "We Get Around" (1:42:23) -- Track 7: "Don't Cross The Line" (1:49:33) -- Track 8: "Life" (2:02:38) -- Track 9: "Full Effect" (2:19:10) -- Track 10: "Turn Out The Lights (Freewest)" (2:27:24) -- Track 11: "Victim Of The Ghetto" (2:38:24) -- Track 12: "You Don't Know (In The Ghetto)" (2:52:48) -- Track 13: "Alright" (3:09:39) -- Track 14: "Hear The Song" (3:17:49) -- Track 15: "You Got Me" (3:26:49) --Track 16: "Line 'Em Up" (3:31:53) -- Ranking Philadelphia Freeway (3:47:08) -- Outro (3:49:46)

⁨You can't keep runnin' away from analyzing hip-hop, but Moulz & Mel already know that, which is why Season 17 continues as they drop their review of The Pharcyde's Labcabincalifornia. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @jessereviewsmusic ------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (12:39 - 15:20) -- The Rap Rankings Game (52:06) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:52:40) -- Labcabincalifornia Info (2:07:03) -- Track 1: "Bullshit" (2:30:38) -- Track 2: "Pharcyde" (2:56:11) -- Track 3: "Groupie Therapy" (3:10:34) ---------------- Pt. 2: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e08-the-pharcyde-labcabincalifornia-pt-2

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e08-the-pharcyde-labcabincalifornia-pt-1 ---------------- Track 4: "Runnin'" [w/ @jessereviewsmusic] (3:32) -- Track 5: "She Said" (2:03:04) -- Track 6: "Splattitorium" (2:22:40) -- Track 7: "Somethin' That Means Somethin'" (2:33:15) -- Track 8: "All Live" (2:55:52) -- Track 9: "Drop" (2:58:05) -- Track 10: "Hey You" (3:07:36) -- Track 11: "Y?" (3:13:40) -- Track 12: "It's All Good!" (3:26:05) -- Track 13: "Moment In Time" (3:30:06) -- Track 14: "The Hustle" (3:44:11) -- Track 15: "Little D" (4:07:14) -- Track 16: "Devil Music" (4:09:22) -- Track 17: "The E.N.D." (4:14:56) -- Ranking Labcabincalifornia (4:21:22) -- Outro (4:24:22)

At long last, Moulz & Mel sit down to review the late, great wordsmith, Ka, and maneuver the chessboard that is The Night's Gambit. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @biglilkenny ------------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (12:58 - 15:39) -- The Rap Rankings Game (32:31) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:37:07) -- The Night's Gambit Info (2:01:11) -- Track 1: "You Know It's About" (2:38:53) -- Track 2: "Our Father" (3:03:12) -- Track 3: "Jungle" (3:17:50) ---------------- Pt. 2: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e07-ka-the-nights-gambit-pt-2

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e07-ka-the-nights-gambit-pt-1 ---------------- Track 4: "Barring The Likeness" (0:00) -- Track 5: "Nothing Is" [w/ @biglilkenny] (13:12) -- Track 6: "Soap Box" (2:03:10) -- Track 7: "Peace Akhi" (2:40:16) -- Track 8: "Knighthood" (2:47:55) -- Track 9: "30 Pieces Of Silver" (3:08:18) -- Track 10: "I'm Ready" (3:11:32) -- Track 11: "Off The Record" (3:16:33) -- Ranking The Night's Gambit (3:23:51) -- Outro (3:27:03)

This week, Moulz & Mel are back in 2020 to review one of the last event albums in rap before the world shut down and changed forever, Lil Uzi Vert's Eternal Atake. ------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (9:24 - 12:06) -- The Rap Rankings Game (26:23) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:18:07) -- Eternal Atake Info (2:39:30) -- Track 1: "Baby Pluto" (3:11:22) -- Track 2: "Lo Mein" (3:46:29) -- Track 3: "Silly Watch" (3:54:22) -- Track 4: "Pop" (4:20:35) -- Track 5: "You Better Move" (4:45:56) -- Track 6: "Homecoming" (5:01:27) -- Track 7: "I'm Sorry" (5:09:05) -- Track 8: "Celebration Station" (5:16:43) -- Track 9: "Bigger Than Life" (5:22:32) -- Track 10: "Chrome Heart Tags" (5:26:55) -- Track 11: "Bust Me" (5:32:08) -- Track 12: "Prices" (5:39:01) -- Track 13: "Urgency" (5:48:06) -- Track 14: "Venetia" (5:52:29) -- Track 15: "Secure The Bag" (5:57:31) -- Track 16: "P2" (6:03:57) -- Track 17: "Futsal Shuffle 2020" (6:21:17) -- Track 18: "That Way" (6:31:22) -- Ranking Eternal Atake (6:34:20) -- Outro (6:36:31)

Using Talib Kweli and Busta Rhymes' "Conversations" as a launching pad, Moulz & Mel dive into other times Talib hopped on J Dilla beats, then somehow end up trying to avoid a wrestling match against a Twinkie.

Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e54-153318595

The Beastie Boys were Licensed To Ill on their debut album back in 1986, but 40 years later, Moulz & Mel are here to see if the licenses are still valid. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @Dart_Adams -------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (9:40 - 12:22) -- The Rap Rankings Game (31:52) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:44:54) -- Licensed To Ill Info (1:58:18) -- Track 1: "Rhymin & Stealin" [w/ @Dart_Adams] (2:23:01) ---------------- Pt. 2: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e05-beastie-boys-licensed-to-ill-pt-2

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e05-beastie-boys-licensed-to-ill-pt-1 ---------------- Track 2: "The New Style" (0:00) -- Track 3: "She's Crafty" (1:00:56) -- Track 4: "Posse In Effect" (1:15:45) -- Track 5: "Slow Ride" (1:26:27) -- Track 6: "Girls" (1:39:41) -- Track 7: "Fight For Your Right" (2:19:03) -- Track 8: "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" (2:35:23) -- Track 9: "Paul Revere" (2:46:11) -- Track 10: "Hold It Now, Hit It" (3:14:15) -- Track 11: "Brass Monkey" (3:22:30) -- Track 12: "Slow And Low" (3:38:37) -- Track 13: "Time To Get Ill" (3:59:18) -- Ranking Licensed To Ill (4:12:15) -- Outro (4:14:47)

Moulz & Mel attempt to unravel the knot of contradictions that is ScHoolboy Q's major label debut, Oxymoron. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @jessereviewsmusic --------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (15:03 - 17:45) -- The Rap Rankings Game (43:24) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:03:14) -- Oxymoron Info (2:22:44) -- Track 1: "Gangsta" (3:13:07) -- Track 2: "Los Awesome" (3:28:28) -- Jesse's House (3:36:15) -- Track 3: "Collard Greens" [w/ @jessereviewsmusic] (3:59:43) ---------------- Pt. 2: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e04-schoolboy-q-oxymoron-pt-2

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e04-schoolboy-q-oxymoron-pt-1 ---------------- Track 4: "WHat THey Want" (0:00) -- Track 5: "Hoover Street" (23:23) -- Track 6: "Studio" (39:43) -- Track 7: "Prescription / Oxymoron" (1:06:51) -- Track 8: "THe Purge" (1:20:02) -- Track 9: "Blind THreats" (1:41:14) -- Track 10: "Hell Of A NigHt" (2:07:17) -- Track 11: "Break tHe Bank" (2:15:13) -- Track 12: "Man Of tHe Year" (2:37:24) -- Track 13: "His & Her Fiend" (3:25:38) -- Track 14: "Grooveline Pt. 2" (3:40:41) -- Track 15: "Fuck LA" (3:47:31) -- Ranking Oxymoron (3:58:12) -- Outro (4:03:16)

While there are a lot of wild affairs taking place in The Red Light District, trust and believe that Moulz & Mel are only there to review Ludacris' fifth studio album. ---------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (5:30 - 8:12) -- The Rap Rankings Game (31:41) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:38:32) -- The Red Light District Info (2:02:04) -- Track 1: "Intro" (2:38:56) -- Track 2: "Number One Spot" (2:49:10) -- Track 3: "Get Back" (3:37:05) -- Track 4: "Put Your Money" (3:45:39) -- Track 5: "Blueberry Yum Yum" (4:14:00) -- Track 6: "Child Of The Night" (4:25:06) -- Track 7: "The Potion" (5:01:39) -- Track 8: "Pass Out" (5:16:05) -- Track 9: "Skit" (5:24:01) -- Track 10: "Spur Of The Moment" (5:25:40) -- Track 11: "Who Not Me" (5:46:58) -- Track 12: "Large Amounts" (5:52:19) -- Track 13: "Pimpin' All Over The World" (5:58:42) -- Track 14: "Two Miles An Hour" (6:21:23) -- Track 15: "Hopeless" (6:42:02) -- Track 16: "Virgo" (6:46:39) -- Ranking The Red Light District (6:48:34) -- Outro (6:51:40)

Somehow, Soulja Boy's "Zan With That Lean", an ode to sedatives and flexing, has Moulz & Mel at each other's throats about hip-hop's ideological path post-2011.

Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e53-151040977

Riding through Cleveland with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony means Moulz & Mel have to be especially careful not to catch a slug, because their review of E. 1999 Eternal might not go over so well with the group, especially given the influences they're under. ------------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (6:31 - 9:12) -- The Rap Rankings Game (33:04) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:26:36) -- E. 1999 Eternal Info (2:42:01) -- Track 1: "Da Introduction" (3:05:15) -- Track 2: "East 1999" (3:26:45) -- Track 3: "Eternal" (3:38:19) -- Track 4: "Crept & We Came" (3:50:11) -- Track 5: "Down '71 (The Getaway)" (4:00:43) -- Track 6: "Mr. Bill Collector" (4:16:23) -- Track 7: "Budsmokers Only" (4:22:51) -- Track 8: "Crossroads" (4:34:04) -- Track 9: "Me Killa (Skit)" (4:46:18) -- Track 10: "Land Of Tha Heartless" (4:51:39) -- Track 11: "No Shorts, No Losses" (4:54:25) -- Track 12: "1st Of Tha Month" (4:59:34) -- Track 13: "Buddah Lovaz" (5:21:53) -- Track 14: "Die Die Die" (5:31:39) -- Track 15: "Mr. Ouija 2 (Skit)" (5:36:29) -- Track 16: "Mo' Murda" (5:37:49) -- Track 17: "Shotz To Tha Double Glock" (5:47:25) -- Ranking E. 1999 Eternal (5:49:00) -- Outro (5:51:54)

After two years away from the classic Rap Rankings format, Moulz & Mel are so back with 14.5 hours to kick off Season 17, covering 50 Cent's blockbuster sophomore album, The Massacre. And it's a confirmed bloody affair. ---------------------------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (12:50 - 15:32) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (1:41:37) -- The Massacre Info (2:00:52) -- Track 1: "Intro" (2:54:47) -- Track 2: "In My Hood" (3:10:11) -- Track 3: "This Is 50" (3:40:01) -- Track 4: "I'm Supposed To Die Tonight" (4:08:17) -- Track 5: "Piggy Bank" (4:22:55) -- Track 6: "GATman And Robbin" (6:28:49) ---------------- Pt. 2: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e01-50-cent-the-massacre-pt-2

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s17e01-50-cent-the-massacre-pt-1 ---------------- Track 7: "Candy Shop" (0:00) -- Track 8: "Outta Control" (23:24) -- Track 9: "Get In My Car" (43:47) -- Track 10: "Ski Mask Way" (1:01:15) -- Track 11: "A Baltimore Love Thing" (1:49:44) -- Track 12: "Ryder Music" (2:06:54) -- Track 13: "Disco Inferno" (2:29:17) -- Track 14: "Just A Lil Bit" (2:43:16) -- Track 15: "Gunz Come Out" (3:00:13) -- Track 16: "My Toy Soldier" (3:31:31) -- Track 17: "Position Of Power" (4:00:11) -- Track 18: "Build You Up" (4:15:03) -- Track 19: "God Gave Me Style" (4:27:38) -- Track 20: "So Amazing" (4:49:15) -- Track 21: "I Don't Need 'Em" (5:03:25) -- Track 22: "Hate It Or Love It [G-Unit Remix]" (5:25:57) -- Ranking The Massacre (7:16:49) -- Outro (7:20:15)

Lil Wayne, “I’m Me” [S16E01] (0:00) -- The Notorious B.I.G., “Kick In The Door” [S15E12] (1:01:54) -- Kendrick Lamar, “Wesley’s Theory” [S9E12] (2:00:12)

Playboi Carti, “Flatbed Freestyle” [S1E03] (0:00) -- Eminem, “Puke” [S12E01] (33:49) -- Kanye West, “Stronger” [S1E01] (1:01:01)

Common, “The Light” [RAB INT E18] (0:00) -- Juvenile, “Back That Azz Up” [S8E03] (49:05) -- Homeboy Sandman, “Opium” [S9E10] (1:15:57)

A Tribe Called Quest, “Electric Relaxation” [S5E02] (0:00) -- Lauryn Hill, “Doo Wop (That Thing)” [S15E06] (21:55) -- Slim Thug, “Already Platinum” [S5E08] (1:14:18)

Jay-Z, “Oceans” [S2E12] (0:00) -- ScHoolboy Q, “Sex Drive” [S3E06] (18:19) -- Kid Cudi, “Marijuana” [RAB INT. E02] (27:06)

Big Pun, “Still Not A Player” [S11E08] (0:00) -- OutKast, “Rosa Parks” [S7E01] (45:05) -- OutKast, “SpottieOttieDopaliscious” [S7E01] (1:16:49) -- MF DOOM, “Rhymes Like Dimes” [S14E12] (1:46:16)

OutKast, “Unhappy” [S13E12] (0:00) -- OutKast, “Hey Ya!” [S13E12] (28:18) -- OutKast, “Vibrate” [S13E12] (1:33:03)

50 Cent, “Ayo Technology” [S1E02] (0:00) -- Kanye West, “Big Brother” [S1E01] (11:34) -- Diddy, “American Dream” [S4E06] (27:29)

Prodigy, “Keep It Thoro” [RAB INT. E21] (0:00) -- Count Bass D, “Worst Case Scenario” [S16E09] (59:25) -- Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, “The Message” [w/ @Dart_Adams] [S11E05] (1:41:36)

50 Cent, “21 Questions” [S9E01] (0:00) -- DJ Quik, “I Useta Know Her” [S1E11] (20:50) -- OutKast, “Aquemini” [S7E01] (33:10)

Travis Scott, “CAN’T SAY” [S5E06] (0:00) -- Eminem, “Mosh” [S12E01] (12:22) -- Waka Flocka Flame, “Smoke, Drank” [S9E09] (35:39)

2Pac, “How Do You Want It” [S5E12] (0:00) -- UGK, “One Day” [S1E06] (14:26) -- Will Smith, “Just The Two Of Us” [S9E02] (30:26)

Ja Rule, “Livin’ It Up” [RAB INT. E25] (0:00) -- MF DOOM, “Deep Fried Frenz” [S0E07] (32:20) -- Snoop Doggy Dogg, “Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can’t Have None)” [S8E12] (39:49)

Drake, "Doing It Wrong" [S1E12] (0:00) -- Kendrick Lamar, "Mortal Man" [S9E12] (10:36) -- J. Cole, "Villuminati" [S5E11] (46:01)

Eminem, “Stan” [S9E07] (0:00) -- Clipse, “Roll With The Winners” [S10E12] (46:20) -- Count Bass D, “Seven Years” [S13E11] (1:08:34)

The Notorious B.I.G., "Mo Money Mo Problems" [S15E12] (0:00) -- Ludacris, "Growing Pains" [S1E08] (41:55) -- DJ Quik, "Pitch In Ona Party" [S14E04] (53:31)

Playboi Carti, "Jump Out The House" [S9E03] (0:00) -- Jay-Z, "Empire State Of Mind" [S2E11] (7:27) -- Tyler, The Creator, "FUCKING YOUNG / PERFECT" [S12E09] (33:15)

50 Cent, "Many Men (Wish Death)" [S9E01] (0:00) -- Kendrick Lamar, "u" [w/ @fromoldharlem] [S9E12] (47:20) -- Will Smith, "Men In Black" [S9E02] (1:55:16)

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 atpatreon.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)