RDAT - Business Man vs. Microphone Fiend

The Terminal Podcast · Jan 23, 2026 · 26m

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 second semifinal in the NYC Bracket based on the 11th article in the RDAT series - Business, Man vs. Microphone Fiend.

This played out like a top seed against a play-in opponent; basically becoming a referendum on the career of Jay-Z.

Where is this album in Jay’s legacy?

Favorite track?

Does Brooklyn’s Finest get forgotten?

Best featured artist not named Chris Wallace?

Marry…