World Series of Hip Hop
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Tech may be underground. But he is quite established. I mean he's even sold out fucking shows here in Tucson. That says alot.
I can't even think of any other artist that have sold out a show here.
I bet theres alot of FAMOUS musicians that wish they could sell fuckin tickets like tech.
SO if it's for up and coming artist i'd say tech is gonna get ruled out.
I can't even think of any other artist that have sold out a show here.
I bet theres alot of FAMOUS musicians that wish they could sell fuckin tickets like tech.
SO if it's for up and coming artist i'd say tech is gonna get ruled out.
copied from the B.A.R.T. forum...
This summer rappers from around the globe will gather in Atlanta for a one of a kind competition, offering the emcees the chance to battle for up to one million dollars.
The World Series of Hip-Hop will be hosted at the Georgia World Congress Center August 5-9, offering signed and unsigned rappers the opportunity to compete in a bracket style tournament in three levels, to be judged by a panel of some of the most respected names in Hip-Hop.
"This is like a Hip-Hop lottery,” said legendary Queens MC Roxanne Shante, the official spokeswoman for the World Series. “You have to be in it to win it. Most people get in the industry to make a million dollars. But very few make one dollar. Here's a chance for them to make $1,000,000.00 in one night!"
World Series of Hip-Hop contestants will into three age-based divisions.
The Heavyweights, ages 25 and up, will compete for the million dollar grand prize, with the three runner-ups receiving up to $100,000 in prize money.
Artists aged 21-24 will compete for the Middleweight grand prize of $500,000; while those 18-20 are up for $250,000.
The first two days of the contest will see over 200 cyphers take place over the course of 8-10 hours each day, leading up to the semi-finals and finals on the third day.
The event will be hosted by New York DJ and MTV personality Cipha Sounds and rapper-turned-radio personality Monie Love.
“I've spoken to established artists who are signed," said the event’s organizer Furqaan Clover. “They have told me that $1 million is enough to go into battle. Even known rappers can use that kind of money…the competition is going to be stiff. An unknown rapper can become an overnight millionaire in the Heavyweight category."
As tough as the competition, will be the judges, as competitors face a panel of legendary, world-renowned judges consisting of Big Daddy Kane, Dana Dane, DJ Red Alert, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Just Ice, K-Solo, Kool Moe Dee, Kurtis Blow, MC Lyte, Positive K, MTV’s Sway, Superlove Cee & Casanova Rud, and the Ultramagnetic MCs.
The World Series of Hip-Hop will also feature a Dance competition, where crews of varying sizes will compete for up to $500,000.
The largest prize will be up for grabs in the Dance Troupe category, for teams of six or more dances.
Squads, groups of five or less dancers, will compete for $250,000. Soloists also will battle in the Individual Breakdancing category for $250,000.
The event is open to the public at an admission cost of $10.
“I can't wait to see some unknown rapper, really shame some industry rapper,” Roxanne Shante continued. “I can't wait because I know it's going to be the biggest thing in Hip-Hop history. It's going to change some rapper's life. Plus, I love a good battle."
This summer rappers from around the globe will gather in Atlanta for a one of a kind competition, offering the emcees the chance to battle for up to one million dollars.
The World Series of Hip-Hop will be hosted at the Georgia World Congress Center August 5-9, offering signed and unsigned rappers the opportunity to compete in a bracket style tournament in three levels, to be judged by a panel of some of the most respected names in Hip-Hop.
"This is like a Hip-Hop lottery,” said legendary Queens MC Roxanne Shante, the official spokeswoman for the World Series. “You have to be in it to win it. Most people get in the industry to make a million dollars. But very few make one dollar. Here's a chance for them to make $1,000,000.00 in one night!"
World Series of Hip-Hop contestants will into three age-based divisions.
The Heavyweights, ages 25 and up, will compete for the million dollar grand prize, with the three runner-ups receiving up to $100,000 in prize money.
Artists aged 21-24 will compete for the Middleweight grand prize of $500,000; while those 18-20 are up for $250,000.
The first two days of the contest will see over 200 cyphers take place over the course of 8-10 hours each day, leading up to the semi-finals and finals on the third day.
The event will be hosted by New York DJ and MTV personality Cipha Sounds and rapper-turned-radio personality Monie Love.
“I've spoken to established artists who are signed," said the event’s organizer Furqaan Clover. “They have told me that $1 million is enough to go into battle. Even known rappers can use that kind of money…the competition is going to be stiff. An unknown rapper can become an overnight millionaire in the Heavyweight category."
As tough as the competition, will be the judges, as competitors face a panel of legendary, world-renowned judges consisting of Big Daddy Kane, Dana Dane, DJ Red Alert, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Just Ice, K-Solo, Kool Moe Dee, Kurtis Blow, MC Lyte, Positive K, MTV’s Sway, Superlove Cee & Casanova Rud, and the Ultramagnetic MCs.
The World Series of Hip-Hop will also feature a Dance competition, where crews of varying sizes will compete for up to $500,000.
The largest prize will be up for grabs in the Dance Troupe category, for teams of six or more dances.
Squads, groups of five or less dancers, will compete for $250,000. Soloists also will battle in the Individual Breakdancing category for $250,000.
The event is open to the public at an admission cost of $10.
“I can't wait to see some unknown rapper, really shame some industry rapper,” Roxanne Shante continued. “I can't wait because I know it's going to be the biggest thing in Hip-Hop history. It's going to change some rapper's life. Plus, I love a good battle."
you really think so? I dont tech would lose!
not hatin either!
SECTION II – BATTLE RAP RULES
9. Rappers may not use or carry any ‘props’ into the Cipher. No external items of any kind may be used to enhance a rapper’s lyrics. Judges are instructed to penalize the offending rapper.
10. While inside the Cipher rappers are not to touch opponents. Judges are instructed to penalize the offending rapper.
11. While inside the Cipher rappers are not to speak are make sound effects during his/her opponents allotted time. Judges are instructed to penalize the offending rapper.
12. No tournament recycling. Rappers are not to recycle lyrics he/she used in an earlier round. At the conclusion of each round WSOHH staff members will review tapes of the winner’s previous rounds. The offending rapper will be automatically disqualified and his/her opponent will advance to the next round.
13. No biting. Rappers are not to use lyrics that he/she heard or read from any other rapper whether these lyrics where used in the WSOHH tournament and/or from a published recording. Two consecutive bars of bitten lyrics will result in the automatic disqualification of the offending rapper. His/her opponent will advance to the next round.
14. ABSOLUTELY NO GHOST WRITING. Any rapper found to have used ghost written lyrics in the World Series of Hip Hop shall be banned from the World Series of Hip Hop tournament for life. The offending rapper will be required to return any and all prizes awarded by the World Series of Hip Hop in any current or previous tournament participation.
15. Each match will consist of three (3) rounds, with each rapper having the same allotted time.
16. Championship matches will consist of five (5) rounds, with each rapper having the same allotted time.
17. If the score is tied after three rounds, the competing rappers will continue into Sudden Death rounds.
18. In Sudden Death each rapper will have a turn; the allotted time will be doubled. At the end of the round Judges will score the round, if the scores remain tied Sudden Death continues for additional rounds until the tie is broken.
2. Any person or entity paying a registration fee for himself, herself on behalf of another
rapper warrants and affirms that he/she/it is not engaged in illegal activity and that no funds
derived from such activity will be used to pay the registration fee.
I thought this was funny....^^
not hatin either!
SECTION II – BATTLE RAP RULES
9. Rappers may not use or carry any ‘props’ into the Cipher. No external items of any kind may be used to enhance a rapper’s lyrics. Judges are instructed to penalize the offending rapper.
10. While inside the Cipher rappers are not to touch opponents. Judges are instructed to penalize the offending rapper.
11. While inside the Cipher rappers are not to speak are make sound effects during his/her opponents allotted time. Judges are instructed to penalize the offending rapper.
12. No tournament recycling. Rappers are not to recycle lyrics he/she used in an earlier round. At the conclusion of each round WSOHH staff members will review tapes of the winner’s previous rounds. The offending rapper will be automatically disqualified and his/her opponent will advance to the next round.
13. No biting. Rappers are not to use lyrics that he/she heard or read from any other rapper whether these lyrics where used in the WSOHH tournament and/or from a published recording. Two consecutive bars of bitten lyrics will result in the automatic disqualification of the offending rapper. His/her opponent will advance to the next round.
14. ABSOLUTELY NO GHOST WRITING. Any rapper found to have used ghost written lyrics in the World Series of Hip Hop shall be banned from the World Series of Hip Hop tournament for life. The offending rapper will be required to return any and all prizes awarded by the World Series of Hip Hop in any current or previous tournament participation.
15. Each match will consist of three (3) rounds, with each rapper having the same allotted time.
16. Championship matches will consist of five (5) rounds, with each rapper having the same allotted time.
17. If the score is tied after three rounds, the competing rappers will continue into Sudden Death rounds.
18. In Sudden Death each rapper will have a turn; the allotted time will be doubled. At the end of the round Judges will score the round, if the scores remain tied Sudden Death continues for additional rounds until the tie is broken.
2. Any person or entity paying a registration fee for himself, herself on behalf of another
rapper warrants and affirms that he/she/it is not engaged in illegal activity and that no funds
derived from such activity will be used to pay the registration fee.
I thought this was funny....^^
point 2 is comedy....
after reading those guidelines I could see why you would doubt dudes performance and lyrically tech ain't a rapper to spit off the dome so I would assume the same outcome...
tho I think point 13 would be more valid to tech if the artist using his OWN lyrics that were previously used in a published recording...
after reading those guidelines I could see why you would doubt dudes performance and lyrically tech ain't a rapper to spit off the dome so I would assume the same outcome...
tho I think point 13 would be more valid to tech if the artist using his OWN lyrics that were previously used in a published recording...