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

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

Language:

English


Episodes

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

3/3/2023
RIP DAVE. What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 1996 album "Stakes Is High" by De La Soul. Boom Bap Book Club is: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. https://www.boombapbookclub.com/listen-on-all-platforms theraplizards@gmail.com @boombapbookclub...

Duration:01:39:09

Ep. 28: Edan - Primitive Plus (2002)

5/8/2022
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 2002 album "Primitive Plus" by Edan. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platforms theraplizards@gmail.com @theraplizards on Instagram and...

Duration:01:35:42

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

4/1/2022
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 2002 album "God's Son" by Nas. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platforms theraplizards@gmail.com @theraplizards on Instagram and Twitter Boom...

Duration:01:25:20

Ep. 26: Pharoahe Monch - Desire (2007)

3/1/2022
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece?a What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 2007 album "Desire" by Pharoahe Monch. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platforms theraplizards@gmail.com Boom Bap Book Club is: Ben, Dion and...

Duration:01:16:47

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

2/1/2022
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece?a What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 2021 album "Call Me If You Get Lost" by "Tyler, The Creator. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platforms theraplizards@gmail.com Boom Bap Book...

Duration:01:03:48

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

1/16/2022
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece?a What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 2016 album "We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service" by A Tribe Called Quest. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by...

Duration:01:26:20

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

1/9/2022
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 1997 album "Forever" by Wu-Tang Clan. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platforms theraplizards@gmail.com Boom Bap Book Club is: Ben, Dion and...

Duration:01:40:16

Ep. 22: Redman - Muddy Waters (1996)

1/1/2022
WE'RE BACK!! Brand new year, brand new episodes. What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 1996 album "Muddy Waters" by Redman. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by...

Duration:01:13:45

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

8/22/2021
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 1996 album "The Score" by Fugees. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platforms theraplizards@gmail.com Boom Bap Book Club is: Ben, Dion and...

Duration:01:29:26

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

8/21/2021
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. This is a little bonus episode where the guys chat about the outstanding news about De La Soul! (*please note there is a slight dip in audio quality this episode, but future episodes will return to that nice crisp sound) The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced...

Duration:00:22:52

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

7/5/2021
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 1996 album "Beats, Rhymes and Life" by A Tribe Called Quest. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platforms theraplizards@gmail.com Boom Bap Book Club...

Duration:01:12:11

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

5/26/2021
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 2021 album "Super What?" by Czarface & MF DOOM Oh, and your very own Rap Lizards were sampled on this album!! The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by...

Duration:01:00:10

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

4/18/2021
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 1997 albums "The Album" and "The Muzappers Mixes EP" by Latyrx The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. https://theraplizards.com/listen-on-all-platforms theraplizards@gmail.com Boom Bap Book Club...

Duration:01:18:25

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

3/12/2021
Follow us on a side trip as we break down a non hip-hop album! Gary's album suggestion from the last episode sent us on a journey to a place in music that neither of us necessarily have much experience in. But we had a GREAT time analyzing and discussing a very good album from a quite talented artist. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 2020 album Fetch The Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by...

Duration:01:14:51

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

2/17/2021
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 1985 album Radio by LL Cool J The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. www.theraplizards.com theraplizards@gmail.com Boom Bap Book Club is: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by...

Duration:01:17:04

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

1/12/2021
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 2004 album Mm..Food? by MF DOOM We also begin the episode by paying our respects to the absolute legend, and a hero to each of us: MF DOOM. Rest In Peace, Daniel Dumile. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and...

Duration:02:03:18

Ep 15: An Interview with Esoteric of Czarface

12/10/2020
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. On this episode, Esoteric joins Ben, Dion, and Gary for a dive into Star Wars, music, and a tease of what we can look forward to in 2021. Original music by Red Walrus. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by...

Duration:01:17:06

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

12/1/2020
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 2020 album Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God by Busta Rhymes The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. www.theraplizards.com theraplizards@gmail.com Boom Bap Book Club is: Ben, Dion and...

Duration:01:18:43

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

11/14/2020
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 2000 album Both Sides of the Brain by Del the Funky Homosapien. We're also joined by Red Walrus (Fred), himself, on this episode! The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by...

Duration:01:46:15

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

9/29/2020
What makes a rap song outstanding? What makes an album a masterpiece? What’s more important—lyrics or production? There are no right answers, but dammit three rap nerds are gonna try to find them in this podcast. Original music by Red Walrus. This week, we discuss the 1994 album Dare Iz A Darkside by Redman. The Rap Lizards are: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by Nate. www.theraplizards.com theraplizards@gmail.com Boom Bap Book Club is: Ben, Dion and Gary. Co-produced by...

Duration:01:26:28