Moulz & Mel indulge in villainous ways as they once again review MF DOOM (billed as just DOOM this time around), taking on his final canonical solo album, Born Like This. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @fromoldharlem ------------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (16:44 - 19:25) -- Born Like This Info (36:16) -- Track 1:…

In every loss, there is also discovery. Moulz & Mel guide you through both in RAB Mailbag #6: Lost & Found. Keep the messages coming in, and we'll see you all in a month for #7!By Moulz & Mel

(This review, formerly a Patreon exclusive, has been made available for you, the public, because of the extra week this month. Regularly scheduled programming will continue next week with RAB Mailbag #6. To hear more bonus reviews like this one, sign up at patreon.com/raprankings.) ----------------------- Moulz & Mel revisit what had the youth of 2…

It's rare that Moulz & Mel get mystery with the music, but that's what they're treated to in reviewing Vision Of A Dream, the sole album by Vontel, a Phoenix, Arizona artist that apparently disappeared around the turn of the millennium. ------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (15:41 - 18:23) -- Vision Of A Dream …

After first addressing the grammatical error in the title, Moulz & Mel break down Migos' "Rich Then Famous (Intro)", then debate who had the best solo run (the answer is not what you think) and who's the most handsome member. Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e44-108344237By Moulz & Mel

G-Unit Soldier Moulz & G-Unit Reservist Mel are back teaching Pod 101 in their review of G-Unit's debut studio album, Beg For Mercy. ---------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (12:23 - 15:04) -- Beg For Mercy Info (38:51) -- Track 1: "G-Unit" (1:15:55) -- Track 2: "Poppin' Them Thangs" (1:40:48) -- Track 3: "My Buddy"…

You only get one, so use it wisely: Moulz & Mel present RAB Mailbag #5: Cody Coins. Keep the messages coming in, and we'll see you all in a month for #6!By Moulz & Mel

Oh, that smell in the air? That's just a new episode of Rap Rankings, as Moulz & Mel review Little Brother's The Chittlin Circuit 1.5. ------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (9:48 - 12:29) -- The Chittlin Circuit 1.5 Info (42:57) -- Track 1: "War" (1:15:10) -- Track 2: "Third Party" (1:29:08) -- Track 3: "The H…

Despite a Bon Jovi sample proven to work well within hip-hop -- and him being a good man who takes his children to school -- Moulz & Mel agree that it isn't enough to save Fabolous' "Tonight". Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e43-106459499By Moulz & Mel

Moulz & Mel return to H-Town to review the legendary Scarface's 1997 album, The Untouchable. ------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (7:29 - 10:10) -- The Untouchable Info (42:25) -- Track 1: "Intro" (58:46) -- Track 2: "Untouchable" (1:10:28) -- Track 3: "No Warning" (2:20:34) -- Track 4: "Southside" (2:30:47) -…

Let's get it on, because it's time for RAB Mailbag #4: Big Fight Feel! Keep the messages coming in, and we'll see you all in a month for #5!By Moulz & Mel

Just in time for summer, Moulz & Mel weigh in on Cash Cobain & Chow Lee's 2022 album, 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY, and the "sexy drill" sound that's spreading like wildfire. ----------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (7:01 - 9:43) -- 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY Info (47:31) -- Track 1: "CASH COBELLA CHOW COBIZZY" (1:27:51) -- Track 2: "VACANT" (1…

During their review of Young Thug's "Never Made Love", featuring Rich Homie Quan, Moulz & Mel play a dozen leaked collaborations between the two that unfortunately never got proper releases due to their falling out. Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e42-104229915By Moulz & Mel

Floating 3-feet high above the noise, Moulz & Mel are locked into a Buhloone Mindstate to deliver their review of De La Soul's third studio album. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @fromoldharlem ------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (10:15 - 12:56) -- Buhloone Mindstate Info (51:05) -- Track 1: "Intro" (1:12:30) -- Trac…

The Rap Rankings hotline is buzzing again, so Moulz & Mel must answer in RAB Mailbag #3: The Call Of The Wild. Keep the messages coming in, and we'll see you all in a month for #4!By Moulz & Mel

The group's lineup has changed since the last time Moulz & Mel reviewed Slum Village, so they're here to find out just how much the flavor's changed on Detroit Deli (A Taste Of Detroit). -------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (10:28 - 13:09) -- I Was Fuckin' Trippin' (44:28) -- Detroit Deli (A Taste Of Detroit) Info…

Styles P's "The Old From The New" leads Moulz & Mel down the road of hip-hop songs sampling Prince's "Starfish And Coffee" during their Patreon-exclusive review of Ghost That Sat By The Door. Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e41-102479371By Moulz & Mel

Moulz & Mel once again come face to face with the "King of the South", this time reviewing Urban Legend, T.I.'s third studio album. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @fromoldharlem ---------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (15:18 - 17:59) -- Urban Legend Info (40:14) -- Track 1: "Tha King" (57:28) -- Track 2: "Motivation…

The Rap Rankings hotline is once again center stage in RAB Mailbag #2: We Must Not Be Irrational. Keep the messages coming in, and we'll see you all in a month for #3!By Moulz & Mel

It's time for another lunar mission, because Kid Cudi sent a distress signal with his sophomore album, Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager, prompting Moulz & Mel to investigate for the first time since reviewing his debut in Season 3. ----------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (19:06 - 21:48) -- Man On The Mo…

Moulz & Mel propose that Lil Wayne's "Swag Surf" found the "Best Rapper Alive" still in his prime but nearing the exit, then discuss a certain pop star's recent Swag Surf moment at an NFL game during their Patreon-exclusive review of No Ceilings. Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e40-100660911…

In their very first RAB Intermission review in Rap Rankings history, Moulz & Mel cover the time that undeniable demand led to Nas' outtakes being placed center stage on The Lost Tapes. -------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (8:55 - 11:36) -- The Rap Rankings Game (1:01:33) -- The Lost Tapes Info (1:12:07) -- Track 1: "Doo…

It's officially the RAB Intermission schedule, so Moulz & Mel have converted (and expanded) the Rap Rankings hotline into RAB Mailbag #1: The Whole Nine Yards. Keep the messages coming in, and we'll see you all in a month for #2!By Moulz & Mel

The Season 15 finale has finally arrived with Moulz & Mel's nearly 17-hour review of The Notorious B.I.G.'s Life After Death, the trailblazing, blockbuster double album that would tragically also be his last. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @calebcat23 ------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (7:13 - 9:55) -- An Im…

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s15e12-the-notorious-b-ig-life-after-death-pt-1 ---------------- Track 1: "Notorious Thugs" (0:00) -- Track 2: "Miss U" (1:00:16) -- Track 3: "Another" (1:30:07) -- Track 4: "Going Back To Cali" (1:42:50) -- Track 5: "Ten Crack Commandments" (2:02:13) -- Track 6: "Playa Hater" [w/ @calebcat23] (2:43:0…

Moulz & Mel discuss the electrifying "Off The Leash", then walk through all of the Gucci Mane and Young Thug collaborations during 2013, in their Patreon-exclusive review of Trap House III. Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s15-98458218By Moulz & Mel

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As discussed, the Season 15 finale is delayed to next week. In exchange for your patience, and in promotion of the upcoming sequel in April, here is the formerly Patreon-exclusive special, Fast Food Rankings, with guests @Cam_Is_Like and @fromoldharlem! -------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- Moulz's Rankings (4:50) -- Mel's Rankings (1:06:37) -…

Moulz & Mel are WASHED ASHORE with the Beach Boy himself, Yung Pinch, in the penultimate episode of Season 15. --------------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (8:44 - 11:26) -- The Rap Rankings Game (39:37) -- I Was Fuckin' Trippin' (1:46:42) -- RAB Express: Rich Homie Quan, Back To The Basics (1:55:33) -- This …

Hell Hath No Fury like an album scorned, which is why Moulz & Mel find a ravenous Clipse in their review of the duo's acclaimed sophomore album, famously delayed by record label politics. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @JohnCloudThe1st -------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (5:59 - 8:41) -- The Rap Rankings Game (45:…

Only one color matters this week on Rap Rankings, as Moulz & Mel review the often imitated, never duplicated Project Pat in his pursuit of that Ghetty Green. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @biglilkenny ------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (20:51 - 23:33) -- The Rap Rankings Game (43:26) -- RAB Express: Ace Hood, Tri…

In their first proper review of Beanie Sigel, Moulz & Mel find him creating through an era of tumult in their review of his third studio album, The B. Coming. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @Cam_Is_Like ---------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (11:52 - 14:33) -- The Rap Rankings Game (35:29) -- RAB Express: Redman, Redman …

During their Patreon-exclusive review of Kiss My Ass: The Champ Is Here, Pt. 2, Moulz & Mel debate whether Jadakiss and Styles P cleared the original Common record they're freestyling over with "The People". Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e39-96290388By Moulz & Mel

It's possible that Moulz & Mel spent too long in the hotbox with Devin The Dude, because they certainly took things To Tha X-Treme for their review of his third solo album. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @fromoldharlem --------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (11:44 - 14:25) -- The Rap Rankings Game (55:35) -- RAB Express: Young …

Class is in session for Moulz & Mel at the midway point of Season 15, as they present their review of the massively acclaimed, indisputable piece of hip-hop canon, The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill, which remains her only solo studio album, 26 years later. --------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (9:04 - 11:46) -- The Rap Ra…

Hip-hop is no stranger to sampling Queen's "We Are The Champions", and Moulz & Mel talk about just that during their review of Wiz Khalifa's "Phone Numbers". Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e38-95527148By Moulz & Mel

Moulz & Mel touch road in the UK for their review of Dizzee Rascal's seminal debut album, Boy In Da Corner. ------------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (16:18 - 18:59) -- The Rap Rankings Game (37:16) -- RAB Express: Ludacris, Theater Of The Mind (1:30:57) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2:19:15) -- Boy In Da Corn…

It's back to the Future this week on Rap Rankings, as Moulz & Mel review the 2017 album named after one of his most compelling alter-egos, HNDRXX. ------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (11:15 - 13:57) -- The Rap Rankings Game (1:02:13) -- RAB Express: Asher Roth, Asleep In The Bread Aisle (2:04:07) -- This Week…

Elucid's "Army Of Me" leads Moulz & Mel to explore the history of rappers rapping over music that runs decidedly perpendicular to hip-hop. Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e37-94756744By Moulz & Mel

Thinking they were far enough away from the blast of Busta Rhymes' 2006 album, The Big Bang, Moulz & Mel brought in @fromoldharlem and set to work on their review, but they still ended up getting caught in the explosion. -------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (9:04 - 11:46) -- The Rap Rankings Game (40:12) -- RAB Ex…

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s15e03-busta-rhymes-the-big-bang-pt-1 ---------------- Track 5: "Been Through The Storm" (0:00) -- Track 6: "In The Ghetto" (18:52) -- Track 7: "Cocaina" (47:08) -- Track 8: "You Can't Hold The Torch" (1:05:10) -- Track 9: "Goldmine" (2:20:05) -- Track 10: "I Love My Bitch" (2:46:49) -- Track 11: "Don…

2015 was both a triumph and a tragedy for Meek Mill, and Moulz & Mel revisit it all during their review of Dreams Worth More Than Money. ------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (35:57 - 38:38) -- The Rap Rankings Game (55:34) -- RAB Express: Big Noyd, Episodes Of A Hustla (2:02:07) -- This Week In Moulz & Mel (2…

The Season 15 premiere sees Moulz & Mel check in with "the world's most dangerous group" and the album that put gangsta rap on the map, in their review of N.W.A's Straight Outta Compton. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @Dart_Adams ------------------------------ Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (17:36 - 20:18) -- The Rap Rankings Game (40:16) --…

(This review, formerly a Patreon exclusive, is being made available for you, the public, to reward your patience and hold you over as Moulz & Mel take their first ever week off from the show to handle life developments. Season 15 will begin on 12/6. To hear more bonus reviews like this one, sign up at patreon.com/raprankings.) ---------------------…

Moulz & Mel discuss Alchemist and Evidence's separate approaches to rapping throughout history, as well as the Lord Steppington album, during their review of Step Brothers' "More Wins". Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-s14-92687478By Moulz & Mel

A villainous finale concludes Season 14: The Producer-Rapper Season, when Moulz & Mel once again come face to face with the dastardly MF DOOM, reviewing his seminal 1999 album, Operation: Doomsday. SPECIAL GUEST REVIEWER: @fromoldharlem ---------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (7:18 - 10:00) -- The Rap Rankings Game…

Pt. 1: https://raprankings.captivate.fm/episode/s14e12-mf-doom-operation-doomsday-pt-1 ---------------- Track 4: "The Finest" [w/ @fromoldharlem] (0:00) -- Track 5: "Back In The Days (Skit)" (1:22:53) -- Track 6: "Go With The Flow" (1:36:27) -- Track 7: "Tick, Tick..." (1:53:23) -- Track 8: "Red And Gold" (2:16:05) -- Track 9: "The Hands Of DOOM (S…

Chief Keef's "Faneto" is unquestionably anthemic and pure, unfiltered energy according to Moulz & Mel, with Mel going as far as to say it's one of the top 100 songs of the 2010s. Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/rap-rankings-e36-92192398By Moulz & Mel

Not ones to judge a book by its cover, especially one with a title like Tim's Bio: From The Motion Picture: Life From Da Bassment, Moulz & Mel dove right in to review the pages of Timbaland's debut solo album. ----------------------------------- Intro (0:00) -- The Rating System, Explained (11:31 - 14:12) -- The Rap Rankings Game (30:42) -- RAB Exp…

The Patreon-exclusive 5th Annual Moulz & Mel Halloween Spectacular turned out to be a bonus review, and when they dove 6 Feet Deep into Gravediggaz's debut album, they found the entertainingly horrific pages that formed the "Diary Of A Madman". Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/5th-annual-moulz-91652185…