Episodes
Published 06/12/24
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...
Published 10/19/22
Published 10/19/22
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
Published 10/12/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 10/05/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 09/28/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 06/15/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 06/08/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 06/01/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 05/25/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 05/18/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 05/11/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 05/04/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 04/27/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 04/20/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 04/13/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 04/06/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 03/30/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 03/23/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 03/16/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 03/09/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 03/02/22
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://anchor.fm/taleofthetapes/support
Published 02/23/22