About this episode

The episode discusses the Rap Debut Album Tournament and reviews its creation and bracket choices.

A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from seven years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album. Tonight is a chance to review and discuss the 2018 tournament's creation, invitations and the selection committee's bracket choices. Previous guests get a chance to say all that they've found wrong, what makes it right and what to look forward to. I read a book - 2:11 Which is missing and where? - 13:10 Groups Preview - Wu-tang vs OutKast - 31:10 Queens Preview - Nas vs 50 Cent - 35:10 NYC Preview - Jay vs Biggie - 39:55 Outside NYC Preview - Eminem vs Kanye - 45:45 Tonight's Trivia Answer - 11 YouTube - https://youtu.be/d70ylIm0-p4 MartinKester.com

People in this episode

Host: Martin Kester

Topics covered

• Rap Debut Album Tournament
• music discussion
• bracket choices
• hip hop culture
• album reviews

Keywords

• Rap Debut Album Tournament
• Illmatic
• Nas
• Wu-tang
• OutKast
• Jay
• Biggie
• Eminem
• Kanye

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Illmatic

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