@shutdownpow,
aight.. im ready whenever. who's judgin this ish?
@theprofessor,
hey everyone - there
loser of the 1st round with the
highest point rating , will become a
wildcard and have a
2nd chance to battle , if you loose your 1st round , so make sure its hot....
@Bambino,
judges -SHUTDOWN POW, PROF , and wild card judge every round after the 1st , Kopelin will help judging the 1st round an maybe a few battles after that ...
main concept here is - no byist ,no favoriteism
simply an strictly based on skill level is how we will judge
@theprofessor,
I know frost but who's ubskure? From mbk?
@theprofessor,
judgin on
metaphors, similes, punches, ? right?
@theprofessor,
any ties will be solved with the option of
electing a tie breaker judge to vote or going for a rematch with only 8 bars
@WhiteMofoMonkysmugla,
ubskure is mbk yup , toronto division
Rating System 1-10 for each of the 6 categories
Punchlines- Jokes , jabs and anything that is offensive (1-10)
Multi's- effective use of multi-syllables , ie. You need “air-ta-breathe” ,seeing clear crystal ball “therapy” or think-about-it-ink-a-scalp-quick (1-10)
Metaphors-heart of a lion , hands of steel (1-10)
Structure/flow- using lots of multi-syllables, using consistent amount of syllables per line , using alliteration . (1-10)
Wordplay- name flips , word flips , double meanings , word bending ie . were 2 rappers of different pedigree decapitate ya soul so u’ll never get ahead of me (1-10)
Personal’s-punchlines that are specific to that person or flipping what they have said in previous battles name flips are catagorized in wordplay and personals. (1-10)
3 judges -2 main judges and a wildcard judge for each battle
16 bar rounds
24 hrs to write and post
There will be a wildcard slot , if you don’t make it past the 1st battle you still have an oppurtunity to comeback in .
Final battle rules – 32 bars and 48hrs to write an post
NO HARD FEELINGS
@theprofessor,
Naw. I don't think those two categories are strongest...just two areas I think that I might judge a bit dif from the definitions ya laid out. Thats all im sayin'.
@theprofessor,
Cool prof if everything is in place Saturday,,rules,judges on the same page..Sunday is good..people write pretty quik here anyways
@shutdownpow,
I'm ready to go as well if Bambs wants to get started how we gonna tell who goes first
@k copelin,
I feel ya kop..as. emcees we all feel certain categories are to be executed strongly..we will just feel it out since this is our first tourney...me and prof will moderate and we will work out any kinks..so we have a solid foundation and system for future tourneys...just glad for your participation..thanx
Battle starts soon know I got flows that'll butter ya
Like ja and his crew, know I got dough that'll murda ya
Flowin on top of my dome, leave ya breathless
Like I done fk ya hoe leavin her wreckless,
Uh check it
I'm. All around the news like a globe
Just flowin callin all them dudes strike a flow
@WhiteMofoMonkysmugla,
yo if ya want me to i will. in about 3 hours if we start today.
@k copelin,
yea no worries K all good homie
and whitey you will all be competing simultaneously
@theprofessor,
Oh I was under the impression we were going one at a time to eliminate confusion on time frames and stuff
@theprofessor,
I think the cake-takin' should start tonight. Spark-up this joint already! Hark up the harps already! Throw down fer the crown and throne. Thorns can't be hardened n' their points-sharpened till they're sown, right?
@k copelin,
we are waiting on 2 members to join n confirm n then ya we should : )
@dauer,
all yall wack challenge me