4th Annual Bizzil Barfest Recap By Ethan Peschansky It’s been almost four years since the West Coast lost one of its brightest young stars. Brandon Fields, aka Young B the Future, was a pioneer who paved the way for the rise of the Western Conference. Although he was taken before his time, Young B’s […]
The Riot’s March Madness Event Recap By Ethan Peschansky It’s fair to say that March 31st was an exciting day for battle rap. The URL brought back the small room feel with Smack Volume Two. Arsonal da Rebel and Hollow da Don finally had their long-awaited rematch. The battle rap community found out Nu […]
West Coast Elites Lights Out Recap By Ethan Peschansky Battle rap events are notorious for being difficult spectating experiences. Battles don’t start on time, fans are forced to wait around for hours, and the lack of a female presence is almost laughable. It puts a lot of pressure on battles to make up for […]
Feature Story: Geechi Gotti By Ethan Peschansky The club’s doors open and Geechi Gotti walks through, his entourage following close behind. Inside the cramped Lexington Theater, dozens of fans are packed in, waiting for the main event to begin. Conversations turn into whispers, and fans crane their necks to catch a glimpse of Geechi […]
Hunger 4 Proving Grounds Event Recap By Ethan Peschansky Entering the Proving Grounds is one of the most critical decisions a battle rapper can make. It’s career changing. It’s a chance to join the Ultimate Rap League and prove yourself on the most respected platform in the world. Many MCs made their names there. […]
