Taking it to where it all started. For the little I actually enjoy watching BET or MTV, I'm happy that BET does this in their Hip Hop Awards. A lot of them are really worthwhile and portray the raw talent of some of these older and younger artists as well. The below video is by far my favorite. Mostly because Eminem is one of my favorite rappers, Black Thought has my favorite flow as a rapper, and Mos Def is one the best rapper/poet/actors there is.
Below are some other freestyles I came across as I clicked through related videos on YouTube. In light of my post on Rap Groups, The Roots is a group that still currently exists and commands some serious respect all around. Check it out, The Roots and A Tribe Called Quest:
Freestyling has always been a trademark of Rap. Whether it may be battling or just representing yourself as a force in the Hip Hop world. A lot of a rapper's style comes out when they go at it off the top of the head, and lay down some of their best material.
One of New York's greatest doing it BIG at a young age:
And some other BET Cyphers I personally liked:
What are some other ones you all know and loved?
Glad to know there is another Eminem fan out there. But the again, who isn't. I'm definitely more of a fan of his early stuff though.
ReplyDeleteCyphers are the roots of hiphop...with a little beat-boxing... pure display of creativity.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work.
@Marcos: Agreed. He used to be a lot better. I even think "Infinite" is a bit underrated, although his style was very different.
ReplyDelete@o-clan: As little as freestyling happens anymore, it will never go out of style. Unrestricted and improvised rap.