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 features the first semifinal in the NYC Bracket based on the 10th article in the RDAT series - Marlo vs. Omar.

In a change, participants were asked for their top pick from a selection of themes featured on both Notorious B.I.G. – Ready to Die and DMX – It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot

• Best Description of a crime in progress?
• Side question: Who was more shocked at getting shot?
• Best Skit / Voice-Over
• Most honest view of death/afterlife
• Best Overall  ...