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Tale Of The Tapes

142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -

More than a decade long study, analyzing almost every single rapper ever who was or is in any way note worthy. Each artist is judged based on 5 categories and NONE of them include my opinion in any way (unlike those other lists). Extensive work and research put into this to uncover who is in fact the "best" rapper of all time. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

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Episodes

Reef The Lost Cauze (2001) & Eyedea (2001)

April 24, 2024 21:00 - 45 minutes - 52.2 MB

Episode 17 is a brief history and scoring of underground artists Reef The Lost Cauze (2001) & Eyedea (2001) as we continue on in the calendar year of 2001! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Fabolous (2001) & Immortal Technique (2001)

April 17, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

Episode 16 is a brief history and scoring of Brooklyn's own, Fabolous (2001) & underground rapper, Immortal Technique (2001) as we continue on in the calendar year of 2001! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Boo-Bonic (2001) & Left Eye (2001)

April 10, 2024 21:00 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MB

Episode 15 is a brief history and scoring of 1/2 of Philly duo, Boo-bonic (2001) & TLC member, Left Eye (2001) as we continue on in the calendar year 2001! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Cormega (2001) & Young Jeezy (2001)

April 03, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Episode 14 is a brief history and scoring of Cormega (2001) and Young Jeezy (2001) as we continue on in 2001. On todays episode, we get a special feature from Chuckie again! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Reks (2001) & Lil Romeo (2001)

March 27, 2024 21:00 - 55 minutes - 63.1 MB

Episode 13 is a brief history and scoring of New England underground artist, Reks (2001) & son of Master P, Lil Romeo (2001). We also get our third peak at all of our current lists in this episode as we continue on in the calendar year 2001! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Swifty McVay (2001) & Tru Life (2001)

March 20, 2024 21:00 - 46 minutes - 53.1 MB

Episode 12 is a brief history and scoring of the only D-12 member left to make the cut, Swifty McVay (2001) and Lower East Side's Tru Life (2001) as we continue on in 2001. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Kuniva (2001) & Kon Artis (2001)

March 13, 2024 21:00 - 41 minutes - 47.1 MB

Episode 11 is a brief history and scoring of two D-12 members, Kuniva (2001) and Kon Artis (2001) as this is our first full episode in the calendar year 2001. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Necro (2000) & Remedy (2001)

March 06, 2024 22:00 - 41 minutes - 47.8 MB

Episode 10 is a brief history and scoring of underground, Brooklyn horrorcore rapper, Necro (2000) and Staten Island's Wu-Tang affiliated Remedy (2001). In this episode we have both the last artist of the year 2000, and the first artist of 2001 as we enter into a new calendar year here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Nature (2000) & Shyne (2000)

February 28, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 77 MB

Episode 9 is a brief history and scoring of Nature (2000) of The Firm, and Bad Boy's Shyne (2000) as we finally near the end of the year 2000. In this episode we go over our current lists for only the 2nd time this season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

50 Cent (2000) & Amil (2000)

February 21, 2024 22:00 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MB

Episode 8 is a brief history and scoring of Queens own, 50 Cent (2000) and Roc-A-Fellas first lady, Amil (2000). On todays episode we get another peak at all of our lists as we continue on in the new millennium. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Cuban Link (2000) & The Last Emperor (2000)

February 14, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes - 39.5 MB

Episode 7 is a brief history and scoring of Terror Squad's Cuban Link (2000) and underground rapper The Last Emperor (2000) as we continue on in the year 2000. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Ed OG (2000) & Goldie Loc (2000)

February 07, 2024 22:00 - 38 minutes - 43.6 MB

Episode 6 is a brief history and scoring of Boston's Ed O.G. (2000) and Eastsidaz member, Goldie Loc as we continue on in the year 2000. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Sauce Money (2000) & Nelly (2000)

January 31, 2024 22:00 - 2 hours - 164 MB

Episode 5 is a brief history and scoring of Roc-A-Fella Records, Sauce Money (2000) and one of the best selling American hip hop artists of all time in Nelly (2000) as we not only feature a special guest on todays episode but also read off our lists for the first time in Season 3 as well as implementing a new list this season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Half-A-Mill (2000) & Dilated Peoples (2000)

January 24, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutes - 34.2 MB

Episode 4 is a brief history and scoring of Brooklyn's Half-A-Mill (2000) and both emcees (Rakaa Iriscience and Evidence) of west coast hip hop trio, Dilated Peoples (2000) as we continue on in the year 2000.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Drag-On (2000) & Brother Ali (2000)

January 17, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MB

Episode 3 is a brief history and scoring of Roc-A-Fella Records, South Philly native, Beanie Sigel (2000) and Bad Boy's Black Rob (2000) as we continue on with our next two artists in Season 3: The New Millennium! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Beanie Sigel (2000) & Black Rob (2000)

January 10, 2024 22:00 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MB

Episode 2 is a brief history and scoring of Roc-A-Fella Records, South Philly native, Beanie Sigel (2000) and Bad Boy's Black Rob (2000) as we continue on with our next two artists in Season 3: The New Millennium! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Season 3: The New Millennium Intro: Dead Prez (2000)

January 03, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MB

Episode 1 of Season 3: The New Millennium is an intro into our latest decade covered (2000-2009) as well as a brief history and scoring of NYC hip hop duo, Dead Prez (2000) who are our first two artists in the calendar year 2000, as we officially launch our first episode of Season 3: The New Millennium! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Season 2: The 90's Outro: Tech N9ne (1999) & Coo Coo Cal (1999)

October 19, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Episode 66 is not only a brief history and scoring of independent artist Tech N9ne (1999) and one hit wonder, Coo Coo Cal (1999), but this is the very last episode in Season 2: The 90's! We will now be taking almost a 14 month break before we return with Season 3: The New Millenium! Thank you to everyone for following over the years and all your feedback and input. We will be back soon enough on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Until then, Tale Of The Tapes, peaceee! --- Support th...

90's Outro: Tech N9ne (1999) & Coo Coo Cal (1999)

October 19, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Episode 66 is not only a brief history and scoring of independent artist Tech N9ne (1999) and one hit wonder, Coo Coo Cal (1999), but this is the very last episode in Season 2: The 90's! We will now be taking almost a 14 month break before we return with Season 3: The New Millenium! Thank you to everyone for following over the years and all your feedback and input. We will be back soon enough on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Until then, Tale Of The Tapes, peaceee! --- Support th...

Tech N9ne (1999) & Coo Coo Cal (1999)

October 19, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Episode 66 is not only a brief history and scoring of independent artist Tech N9ne (1999) and one hit wonder, Coo Coo Cal (1999), but this is the very last episode in Season 2: The 90's! We will now be taking almost a 14 month break before we return with Season 3: The New Millenium! Thank you to everyone for following over the years and all your feedback and input. We will be back soon enough on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Until then, Tale Of The Tapes, peaceee! --- Support th...

Inspectah Deck (1999) & U-Gad (1999)

October 12, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 47.2 MB

Episode 65 is a brief history and scoring of two of the last three Wu-Tang members left in the study, The Rebel INS, Inspectah Deck (1999) and Golden Arms, U-God (1999) as this is the next to last episode in Season 2: The 90's! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Inspectah Deck (1999) & U-God (1999)

October 12, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 47.2 MB

Episode 65 is a brief history and scoring of two of the last three Wu-Tang members left in the study, The Rebel INS, Inspectah Deck (1999) and Golden Arms, U-God (1999) as this is the next to last episode in Season 2: The 90's! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Eve (1999) & Solé (1999)

October 05, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MB

Episode 64 is a brief history and scoring of Eve (1999) and Solé (1999) as we have just 2 more episodes left in Season 2:The 90's! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Lil Cease (1999) & Ludacris (1999)

September 28, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 31.2 MB

Welcome back to Tale Of The Tapes for episode 63 which is a brief history and scoring of Bad Boy's, Lil Cease (1999) and Ludacris (1999) as we return from our summer break for our last 4 episodes of Season 2:The 90's! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Binary Star (1999)

June 15, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Episode 62 is a brief history and scoring of both members One Be Lo and Senim Silla of underground hip hop duo, Binary Star (1999) as we are in our last episode before our summer break! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Ja Rule (1999) & Esoteric (1999)

June 08, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MB

Episode 61 is a brief history and scoring of Murda Inc.'s, Ja Rule (1999) and MC of hip hop duo, 7L & Esoteric (1999) as we move into a new calendar year of 1999 here. Not only is this a new year, but is the very last year of Season 2: The 90's! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Benefit (1998) & RZA (1998)

June 01, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 59.4 MB

Episode 60 is a brief history and scoring of the most mysterious rapper of all time, Benefit (1998) and Wu-Tang Clan founder and producer, RZA (1998) in our last episode of 1998 here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Afroman (1998) & Kurupt (1998)

May 25, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

Episode 59 is a brief history and scoring of 1 hit wonder, Afroman (1998) and 1/4 of the HRSMN, Kurupt (1998) as we near the end of 1998 here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Canibus (1998) & Black Star (1998)

May 18, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Episode 58 is a brief history and scoring of Canibus (1998) and Brooklyn hip hop duo, Black Star (1998) as we continue on in 1998 here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Cam'ron (1998) & Jermaine Dupri (1998)

May 11, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 46.1 MB

Episode 57 is a brief history and scoring of Dipset member, Cam'ron (1998) and rapper/producer, Jermaine Dupri (1998) as we continue on in 1998 here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

DMX (1998) & Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz (1998)

May 04, 2022 21:00 - 2 hours - 159 MB

Episode 56 is a brief history and scoring of the dog, DMX (1998) and one hit wonder duo, Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz (1998), along with a special guest on todays episode as my cousin, Chuckie, blesses us with his presence while we continue on in 1998 here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Hussein Fatal (1998) & Big Pun (1998)

April 27, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Episode 55 is a brief history and scoring of Outlawz member, Hussein Fatal (1998) and Terror Squads, Big Pun (1998) as we continue on in 1998 here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Killah Priest (1998) & Cappadonna (1998)

April 20, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 52.8 MB

Episode 54 is a brief history and scoring of Wu-Tang affiliate and HRSMN member, Killah Priest (1998) and Wu-Tang member, Cappadonna (1998) as we continue on in 1998 here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

The L.O.X. (1998)

April 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 85 MB

Episode 53 is a brief history and scoring of Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch of yonkers hip hop trio, The L.O.X. (1998) as we officially leave 1997 and enter a new calendar year of 1998 in this episode. I have deemed 1998 to be the 2nd best freshman class of all time thus far through the study.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Ma$e (1997) & Jedi Mind Tricks (1997)

April 06, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Episode 52 is a brief history and scoring of Ma$e (1997) and Jus Allah and Vinnie Paz of Philadelphia based hip hop group, Jedi Mind Tricks (1997) as we close out the calendar year of 1997 in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Missy Elliot (1997) & Trick Daddy (1997)

March 30, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 42.4 MB

Episode 51 is a brief history and scoring of Missy Elliot (1997) and Trick Daddy (1997) as we continue on in the calendar year of 1997 here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Slug (1997) & Aesop Rock (1997)

March 23, 2022 21:00 - 55 minutes - 63.2 MB

Episode 50 is a brief history and scoring of emcee of underground hip hop duo Atmosphere, Slug (1997) and fellow underground artist, Aesop Rock (1997) as we continue on in the calendar year of 1997. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Big Tymers (1997) & Murs (1997)

March 16, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 65.4 MB

Episode 49 is a brief history and scoring of southern hip hop duo, the Big Tymers (1997) and underground artist, guiness world record holder, Murs (1997) as we proceed with our first full episode in the calendar year of 1997. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Eminem (1996) & Capone-N-Noreaga (1997)

March 09, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours - 166 MB

Episode 48 is a brief history and scoring of the rap god, Eminem (1996) and Queens duo, Capone-N-Noreaga (1997) as we leave the calendar year of 1996 and move onto a new year, 1997. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Ghostface Killah (1996) & Lil Kim (1996)

March 02, 2022 22:00 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MB

Episode 47 is a brief history and scoring of original nine Wu-Tang member, Ghostface Killah (1996) and The Queen Bee, Lil Kim (1996) as we finish out the back end of the 90's here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Xzibit (1996) & Big Syke (1996)

February 23, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MB

Episode 46 is a brief history and scoring of two west coast emcees in Xzibit (1996) and Outlawz member, Big Syke (1996) as we finish out the back end of the 90's here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Big Noyd (1996) & Ras Kass (1996)

February 16, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 38.4 MB

Episode 45 is a brief history and scoring of Mobb Deep affiliate, Big Noyd (1996) and west coast HRSMN member, Ras Kass (1996) as we finish out the back end of the 90's here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Jay-Z (1996) & Proof (1996)

February 09, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Episode 44 is a brief history and scoring of Brooklyn's own Jay-Z (1996) and Detroit's D12 member, Proof (1996) as we finish out the back end of the 90's here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support

Heltah Skeltah (1996)

February 02, 2022 22:00 - 35 minutes - 40.1 MB

Episode 43 is a brief history and scoring of both members Sean Price and Rock of underground Brooklyn hip hop duo, Heltah Skeltah (1996) as we finish out the back end of the 90's here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Busta Rhymes (1996) and Mr. Cheeks (1996)

January 26, 2022 22:00 - 31 minutes - 35.7 MB

Episode 42 is a brief history and scoring of the legendary Busta Rhymes (1996) and Queens group, Lost Boyz front man, Mr. Cheeks (1996). This is our first episode in a new calendar year, 1996. This means technically, we are no longer in the golden era of hip hop anymore, but I am deeming 1996 to be one of the greatest freshman classes in all of hip hop history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Fiend (1995) & Agallah (1995)

January 19, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 28.3 MB

Episode 41 is a brief history and scoring of southern rapper Fiend (1995) and New York underground artist Agallah (1995) as we have now come to our final episode in the golden era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Raekwon (1995) & AZ (1995)

January 12, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Episode 40 is a brief history and scoring of original 9 Wu-Tang member, The Chef, Raekwon (1995) and Firm member AZ (1995) as we continue on in the very last year of the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Skee-Lo (1995) & The B.G.'z (1995)

January 05, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB

Episode 39 is a brief history and scoring of 1 hit wonder Skee-Lo (1995) and Lil Wayne & BG of The B.G.'z (1995) as we continue on in the very last year of the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Ol' Dirty Bastard (1995) & Mack 10 (1995)

December 22, 2021 22:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB

Episode 38 is a brief history and scoring of original 9 Wu-Tang member, O.D.B. (1995) and west coasts Mack 10 (1995) as we continue on in the very last year of the Golden Era of hip hop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support

Juvenile (1995) & Big L (1995)

December 15, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

Episode 37 is a brief history and scoring of southern rapper and Hot Boys member, Juvenile (1995) and Harlem World's own Big L (1995) as we continue on in the very last year of the Golden Era of hip hop.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taleofthetapes/support