MetaFilter posts tagged with freestyle

How the Fuck I'm Losing the Battle to Tyrese?

WCityMike — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:58:44 -0800

Doomsday vs. Lyric (YT). From Rhyme Spitters 2006, a documentary of an annual Chicago tournament of freestyle emcee battles – completely improvised verbal battles between two rappers where insults are brought to a lyrical form that's often hilarious, often very politically incorrect, and usually NSFW. It's usually not taken personal by either party – in fact, it's not unusual in these battles to see a rapper smiling in appreciation of a particularly well-crafted insult that just came from their opponent. See also Rhyme Spitters 1, 2, and 4, each hour-long documentaries online at Vimeo featuring tons more battles.

Incredible superlyricism, what's the next topic

cashman — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:09:35 -0800

Supernatural, best known for his battles with (MC) Juice and his appearances on the Wake-Up Show, freestyle raps the entire lineup (8:33) of this year's Rock the Bells (Hip Hop) Festival as they sit behind him, leaving rap legend Krs-1 saying "That's the essence of emceeing...I'm just floored." This cat lives to freestyle.

Funky as Donny and Marie

filthy light thief — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:38:27 -0800

In 1988, the hip hop came to the Mormons, thanks to The Walter & Hays Band and their Mormon Rap (lyrics video). Though mocked by some, others take it seriously. Annoyed that there's only a version with guys singing? Morgan made a girl version. Mormons aren't stuck with their one rap song. A missionary returns with rhyme, couples rap, Tongans rap. Try some Spanish reggaeton, free-styling Mormons, a scripted "free-style", or this lively bunch. (This post inspired by tkchrist).

DJ Cringe on the Turntables

cashman — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:27:57 -0800

Haven't got your fill of awkward rap? Well there's Bill Cosby's upcoming rap CD and a new dance joint about a beat down. Or you can reminisce and revel in 13 awkward rap commercials of old. Not enough? Okay fine, how about a freestyle battle. Get right with some Jean Grae and Eternia.

When rappers get dissed

PeterMcDermott — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:44:22 -0800

Joey Jihad is a hot young rapper out of Philadelphia, who is on the verge of being signed by one of the majors. Recently though, Joey was humiliated on the streets when he was set up, punched and robbed. Word on the hip-hop message boards is that his assailant paid the ultimate price

white stuff in my hair

angry modem — Thu, 16 Sep 2004 20:00:24 -0800

Crispy New Freestyle : Featuring such lyrical gems as 'I like to suck mouse dick' (wmv link)

You just got served by David Elsewhere.

Stan Chin — Tue, 23 Mar 2004 20:26:07 -0800

Hey everybody, it's that guy. Doing that thing he does again. [8 Meg wmv] Look at him go, he sure does that thing well, that guy. Remember when he did his thing in that orange shirt?

Crispy New Freestyle

oliver_crunk — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 15:56:44 -0800

Crispy New Freestyle (warning .wmv file)....but it's funny....strong language also.